Legal Directory Photography
Legal Directory Photography
Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers each have their own photo requirements — different crop ratios, background expectations, and file specifications. A headshot that looks great on your website doesn’t always translate cleanly to a directory profile without cropping awkwardly or losing quality.
Legal Directory Photography is built specifically to solve that: headshots shot and formatted with these platforms’ actual specs in mind, so your directory profiles look as polished as your website.
Why This Matters for Directory Profiles
Legal directories are often where potential clients compare multiple attorneys side-by-side, which means your photo is doing direct competitive work in a way a website photo isn’t. A properly formatted, professional directory photo is a small detail that carries real weight in a format built entirely around quick visual comparison.
What to Expect
We’ll confirm which directories or profiles you’re maintaining before the session so we can shoot and format specifically for those specs. In some cases, an existing headshot can be reformatted without a new session — we’ll advise on that upfront. We also keep session files on hand afterward, so a future re-crop or reformat usually doesn’t require a whole new shoot.
What's Included
- Headshots shot and cropped with major legal directory specs in mind
- Multiple format deliveries suited to different platforms
- Clean, professional backgrounds appropriate for directory use
- Retouching included on final images
- Can be combined with a standard headshot or LinkedIn session in the same visit
Who This Is For
Attorneys actively maintaining or building out profiles on Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, or similar legal directories.
Related Services
Lawyer Headshots
For your primary website and bio photo
LinkedIn Headshots for Attorneys
For a platform-specific companion photo
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my existing headshot instead of a new session?
In some cases, yes — if the original file and crop allow for it. We can advise whether an existing photo will work or if a fresh session is the better option.
Do different directories really require different photo formats?
Yes, platforms vary in crop ratio, minimum resolution, and background expectations, and we account for that when formatting your final images.
Can I get directory-formatted photos and a standard headshot from the same session?
Yes, this is a common combination and can be handled in a single booking.
Which directories do you format for?
Common platforms include Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers — let us know which profiles you’re maintaining and we’ll format accordingly.
Do you keep our photos on file in case we need to update a directory profile again later?
Yes, we keep session files on hand, so re-cropping or reformatting for a new or updated profile usually doesn’t require a brand-new shoot.
How long does it take to receive directory-formatted images?
Turnaround time depends on session size — reach out for current timelines. Typically, proofs are delivered within 3-7 days. Final images are delivered within 7 days after selections are made.