5 Key Elements of a Great Portrait
Sometimes it’s easier to understand what it is that you don’t like about a photo than it is to identify why you love a photo. Fortunately there are a few key elements that go into almost every great portrait. Here is a list of 5 elements that Melonie Dodaro of Top Dog Social Media recently identified as being important to making a great business photo for use on LinkedIn and your other social media accounts:
- Ensure your photo has a clean background
- Use a professional photographer to create a great photo for you
- Use a tight headshot
- Add a splash of color to your wardrobe
- Turn that frown upside down
– the subject deserves to get all the attention
– please, no selfies!
– save the weekend party pictures for Facebook
– stay professional, but ditch the drab
– a smile always invites action or engagement
We try to incorporate all of these elements into every business portrait we create. If you want to learn more about why each point is important then you can see the original article “5 Elements of a Successful Social Media Profile Picture” at the Top Dog Website.
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Testimonial from Business Portrait Client Louise Behiel

I HATE having my picture taken and am an expert at avoiding it. But, I am starting a new company and I need to have pictures for my website and social media, so I swallowed hard and went online.
Sean's pictures were great. When I compared his galleries to others, I knew I'd have the best opportunity of a good photo shoot with him. The online booking system was easy to use. I love being able to book my appointment online.
When I got to his house, he was relaxed and easy going and that helped me relax. The process was painless and the untouched photos were amazing. I was thrilled.
The retouched photos were unbelievable. He took good photos and made them great. What can I say? I am so pleased with the results that I've been recommending him to everyone I know.
Thanks Sean. You took a painful process and made it easy and fun. And the results were the best.
Louise
