Key takeaways
- The right choice depends on where the photo will appear.
- Our session includes up to two looks, so you can shoot a white coat look and a professional attire look.
- Solid, well-fitted wardrobe in dark or muted colors photographs best.
- Aim for warm and approachable, because patients choose who they feel comfortable with.
The short answer
It depends where the photo will appear, and you do not have to choose. Our session includes up to two looks, so you can have one image in your white coat or scrubs and one in professional attire. Bring both and we will shoot both.
When a white coat works well
A white coat signals your role at a glance. It can work well for a practice website, a hospital or clinic profile, or a patient-facing page where people want to see you in your professional setting. Make sure it is clean, pressed and fits well.
When professional attire works better
For LinkedIn, speaking, publications and referral relationships, professional attire in a solid, well-fitted jacket or blouse often looks more approachable and works in more places. If you are a therapist or counselor, it also helps you look at ease with the person you are meeting.
Wardrobe tips
- Choose solid colors in dark or muted tones, and avoid busy patterns that compete with your face.
- Everything should be freshly ironed and fit well.
- Bring more than one option so we can find what works best on the day.
- Keep accessories simple. If you wear a stethoscope in your usual setting, bring it, and we will decide on the day whether it helps the image.
Warm and competent
Patients and referral partners often look at your photo before they read your credentials. The goal is warmth and competence together: a relaxed expression, good posture and the right framing. We guide you through the session, so you do not need to be comfortable in front of a camera.
See what is included
Our medical headshots session includes professional grooming, expert direction, up to two looks and two retouched portraits. See pricing, our Executive Portrait Experience, or read what colors look best in headshots.
