Professional Portrait Lab: Free Student Professional Headshots
Starting August 28, 2024
Mondays | 1-2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays | 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Brought to you by The Career Center and the Illini Union!
A great headshot ensures you make the best impression possible. The Career Center and the Illini Union are excited to bring back the Professional Portrait Lab, offering free professional headshots for students to use on LinkedIn, Twitter, personal websites, directories, and more.
Location
Illini Union Room 335
(3rd floor, North side of the building, door is next to the vending machines)
Headshots are available three times a week throughout the school year on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required.
Each headshot session lasts approximately 3-5 minutes and includes a professional background, lighting, and equipment. You will have the opportunity to review your digital photo before leaving. Your headshot will be emailed to you via WeTransfer within 24-48 hours of your visit, so please check your inbox and junk email folder. The headshot will be available for download for one week.
Please note: If the line is too long, we will cut it off 15 minutes prior to closing time and ask you to return on another day.
For questions or more information, visit the Professional Portrait Lab website or contact Michael Warrell, Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications, The Career Center, at mwarrell@illinois.edu.
Student Portrait Examples
These are just a few examples of real student headshots taken in our portrait lab. Get yours taken too, and impress your future employers and coworkers!
Need help deciding what to wear in your photo? Consult our Dress for Success guide!
Simple Tips to Make your Headshot Stand Out
- Keep your shoulders down and back to bring the attention to your face.
- A slight twist of your body will give dimension and depth to your headshot.
- Keep your chin and face directly forward for a strong and confident photo.
- Have an energy or emotion behind your expression and don’t let it get stagnant. Smile!
(Courtesy of Jacob Henss, Space Station Dance Residency Artistic Director, Lecturer/Adjunct Faculty, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.)
