Our marketing team will take your photo and add a new background so that all of our coach profiles are consistent with our branding and marketing.
There are a few KEY points that you must adhere to when submitting your photo to us. We will reject the photos if these points aren’t followed!
1. Quality and image size
Please provide an image of at least 1000 x 1000 pixels. If the image is smaller than this it will appear blurry.
The mistake you want to avoid here is providing an image that's too small. Blurry images will make you look unprofessional, and clients will form an opinion of you.
2. Angle
Please only send in photos with your face looking straight into the camera from a front-view angle. No tilted heads horizontally or vertically (looking up, down, or sideways into the camera). This is a crucial point in getting all our coaches' photos consistent and achieving the best results. See the table below for references.
3. Good lighting
All great shots begin and end with good lighting. Taking some time to get the lighting right will dramatically improve the look of your picture.
Flood your face with natural light. The best lighting for taking your Able profile picture is soft natural light.
Lighting makes a huge difference to how we look in photographs, camera flashes can make your skin shiny and a lack of lighting can leave the image underexposed or leave unflattering shadows on your face.
Ideally try taking the picture outside at a time of day when the sun is not too bright, or on a cloudy day.
4. Ask someone to take your Able profile picture for you
If you really want a great Able profile picture, you should consider getting some help. It's really difficult to take a good picture of yourself and this is something that you want to get right.
No selfies. No vacation backgrounds.
Hiring a professional photographer is ideal and a worthwhile investment.
A good professional photographer will have the skill to help you feel at ease, strike the right pose, get the right lighting, and get you smiling.
If you are not in a position to hire a photographer, don't worry, a friend with a good camera or phone can be a great alternative.
Choose someone who puts you at ease, has the patience, and ideally knows how to take a good picture.
5. Other points to be aware of when submitting your picture
6. Quick checklist before submitting your picture
Before submitting your picture we suggest that you take a look at the checklist below to see if your image is according to our guidelines. This way we avoid going back and forth on image submission, aiming for the best results to get professional good-looking pictures that will attract more clients.
✅ Is my picture in a proper size and good quality/resolution?
✅ Is my picture in a front view angle, looking straight into the camera?
✅ Is my picture well-lit with no dramatic lighting?
❌ Is my hair covering my facial features?
❌ Do I have strong make-up on or hands touching my face?
❌ Is my picture cropped, on tilted angles, or with an exaggerated reaction