Alma B, a portrait photographer in SWFL- Blog Page

The answer is simple: Profile photos should be cut right below the shoulder.

This isn't just a random rule I made up because I like shoulders! It’s about the psychology of space. When you crop at the shoulders, you are maximizing the "real estate" of your face. Your eyes become the focal point. And as we know, eye contact (even digital eye contact!) is how we build trust.