Profile Picture Policy

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In today's digital age, your profile picture is your first impression. It's often the first thing potential clients see when they search for a clinician online. A great profile photo conveys professionalism, approachability, and trustworthiness. Remember, people make snap judgments based on visual cues, and a polished, welcoming, professional image can significantly impact your online presence and success.

Profile Picture Guidelines

OC doesn’t require clinicians or employees to hire a professional photographer, and most phones can take high-quality photos. However, it’s best to have a family member or friend take the picture using your back-facing camera. Avoid taking a ‘selfie’ style photo.

Waist Up: Photos should show from your waist up. Your profile picture will look distorted if it is only shoulders and up.
Professionalism: Photos should be appropriate for a professional setting. Glamour shots, extreme filters, or photos with distracting backgrounds are not allowed.
High Resolution: Images must be clear and high resolution. Blurry or pixelated photos are not acceptable.
No Animals: Profile pictures should only feature the employee.
Smiling: A friendly and approachable smile is a must.
Eye contact: Looking directly at the camera is best.
Accuracy: The photo should be a recent and accurate representation of the employee's appearance. This usually requires updating your profile picture every year or two.

Email Garrett Luttman your profile picture and he’ll format it, and update it everywhere for you. There are ~6 different locations where your profile picture is visible.