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Three-quarter portrait
The classic headshot angle: body at 45°, face toward camera. Works for almost everyone.
- portraits
- LinkedIn crop
- profile photos
Steps
Angle your feet 45 degrees away from the camera.
Keep the same turn in the hips and shoulders.
Rotate the face back toward the lens until both eyes are visible.
Place the weight on the back foot so the front shoulder drops slightly.
Pro tips
- The ear on the far side should just disappear behind the cheek — that’s the sweet spot.
- If you wear glasses, tilt the chin until you lose the lens glare.
Common mistakes
- Squaring the shoulders to the camera (passport-photo energy).
- Turning so far that one eye is lost and the nose breaks the cheek line.
Lighting
Key light 45° off-camera, slightly above eye line. A wall or reflector on the shadow side is enough fill.