<\/span>The Ideal Dimensions for Social Media Profile Pictures<\/span><\/h2>\nYou want to look professional no matter what the case is, but it can be difficult to understand and optimize for all social media platforms.<\/p>\n
With different dimensions, one picture cannot work for all. You\u2019ll eventually need to crop it; otherwise, it will just look pixelated.<\/p>\n
Below is the cheat sheet for dimensions for most social media profiles:<\/p>\n
\n- Instagram Profile Picture<\/strong>: 320 X 320 pixels<\/li>\n
- Facebook Profile Picture<\/strong>: 170 X 170 pixels<\/li>\n
- Facebook Cover Photo<\/strong>: 828 X 465 pixels<\/li>\n
- Twitter Profile Photo<\/strong>: 400 X 400 pixels<\/li>\n
- Twitter Header Image<\/strong>: 1,500 X 500 pixels<\/li>\n
- LinkedIn Profile Photo<\/strong>: 400 X 400 pixels (minimum)<\/li>\n
- LinkedIn Custom Background<\/strong>: 1584 X 396<\/li>\n
- LinkedIn Banner Image<\/strong>: 646 X 220 pixels<\/li>\n
- YouTube Profile Picture<\/strong>: 800 X 800 pixels\u00a0(Size Guide<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- YouTube Banner Size<\/strong>: 2,560 X 1,440 pixels on desktop (Size Guide<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Twitch Profile Picture:<\/strong> 800 X 800 pixels\u00a0(Size Guide<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Google+ Profile Picture<\/strong>: 250 X 250 pixels (minimum)<\/li>\n
- Google+ Cover Photo<\/strong>: 1080 X 608 pixels<\/li>\n
- Pinterest Profile Picture<\/strong>: 150 X 150 pixels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can find a detailed guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/span>How Do I Take a Professional Picture Myself?<\/span><\/h2>\nYou should keep in mind that while taking a headshot is important, the key is to mix things up a bit while still keeping it true to who you are. With a few tips to get the right shot, you can easily create professional headshots yourself.<\/p>\n
Ideally, professional headshots should be updated every year, and now, when technology is literally at our fingertips, we should definitely put it to better use.<\/p>\n
Try using your phone to get some test photos. This will give you an idea as to how the final product might turn out. Use a tripod if you have one.<\/p>\n
Below we\u2019ll discuss a few tips to keep in mind when creating captivating headshots:<\/p>\n
<\/span>Lighting<\/span><\/h3>\nIt can be hard to get professional lighting at home, but not impossible. Find a location that works better with the light source you have.<\/p>\n
Don’t feel overwhelmed though, check out these tips on how you can nail it.<\/p>\n
One useful tip to avoid shadows is to have the light focused directly on you, and additional lights focused on either your side or pointed towards the wall. This will ensure that the light is focused on all 3 parts of the frame, avoiding any unnecessary shadows behind you.<\/p>\n
You can also make homemade flash diffusers using a white balloon and a flashlight. Just blow up a balloon and put it over the flashlight. It depends on how big you blow the balloon up. Test it out to see what works better for your portrait.<\/p>\n