professional photo

Polished image capture

A professional photo is an image taken by or meeting the standards of a paid photographer—properly lit, composed, and edited.

The term often describes portraits for business or formal use: You need a professional photo for your LinkedIn profile.

It can also mean simply high-quality rather than amateur: These vacation shots look like professional photos.

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Opposites
quality and intent

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Informal photograph taken quickly

candid shot · blurry photo · quick snap · selfie · raw image

formality and context

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Image from leisure travel

candid · surveillance photo · mugshot

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G