Bad application photos - examples of the most common mistakes

Facial expressions, gestures, hairstyle, clothing or make-up can quickly go wrong in application photos

The Photogenika studios in Munich are perfectly equipped, but for successful application photos everything has to be right, from the facial expression and the emotions shown to the applicant's styling. In two series of photos, our three models show the extent to which even small mistakes affect how the application photos look.

Emotions - Not every facial expression fits the application photo

too artificial

A radiant black-and-white portrait of a woman, taken at the Photogenika photo studio in Munich, demonstrates professional portrait photography, individual photo shoots, and creative image composition for optimal results.

too malicious

A friendly black-and-white portrait of a smiling person, shot in a modern Munich photo studio. Perfect for business or personal shoots, showcasing natural charisma and professional quality.

unsure

Fotogenika Photo Studio Munich offers professional portrait and people photography in the heart of Munich, specializing in high-quality shots, creative image design, and individual consulting for clients of all kinds.

very seriously

resounding smile

serious photo

High-quality portrait photo of a man in a Munich photo studio, ideal for business and application photos. Professional photo shoots in Munich at Fotogenika, specializing in individual portrait photography and business portraits. Modern photo studio in Munich for personal and professional photos, perfect for applications, profiles, and business branding.

tight smile

Professional business portrait in Munich photo studio for company websites and marketing materials.

fixed smile

Black and white portrait of a man with glasses, taken at the Photogenika photo studio in Munich, ideal for professional application photos or business portraits.

pinched

Professional portrait photo of a man in a Munich photo studio, perfect for business and individual portraits, with a friendly smile and stylish appearance, in high-quality black and white.

too rigid

Professional portrait photo of a man with glasses in the Munich photography studio for business and application photos.

rigid facial expression

Professional photo shoot in our Munich photo studio, focusing on portraits, individual consultation, creative lighting, high-quality image editing, for personal and commercial photos.

open smile

High-quality portrait photos in Munich for personal, business, or modeling shoots in the professional photo studio of Photogenika.

too grinning

Professional photo shoot in Munich for business, portrait, and family photos at the Photogenika photo studio.

very seriously

A professional photo of a young woman in a Munich photo studio, shot in black and white style, ideal for business or artist management, with natural light and a friendly expression, perfect for professional presentations and portfolios.

slight smile

Styling – hair, make-up and clothing make the difference in the application photo

hair closed

Professional business portrait photo in Munich, perfect for applications, LinkedIn, or company profiles.

hair open

Professional studio photo of a young woman in Munich, ideal for business and lifestyle photography at Photogenika Photo Studio.

too dark

strong color contrasts

Professional photo studio in Munich for individual photo shoots, personal branding, business portraits, and creative photography.

bare arms

Professional portrait photo of a laughing girl in the Munich photo studio, perfect lighting, wedding and business portraits, high-quality photography in Munich.

without a tie

without glasses

A professional business portrait of a man shot in a modern photo studio in Munich, ideal for business profiles, company websites, and LinkedIn. A fresh, high-quality look, perfect for professional purposes.

with glasses

Professional photo studio in Munich specializing in business and portrait photography, high-quality images for your career and image presentation.

too strong contrasts

Professional photography in our Munich photo studio: high-quality business portraits, application photos, and personal photos.

Professional business photography in Munich for individual portraits and photo shoots.

with inscription

Professional photo studio in Munich specializing in portrait, business, accessibility, and creative photography, known at Photogenika.

pattern mix

Professional business photo of a man with glasses in a blue shirt and tie in a photo studio in Munich, ideal for professional application and LinkedIn pictures.

strong makeup

A professional portrait photo of a woman in a modern photo studio in Munich, perfect for business, application, or private photos, created at Photogenika Photo Studio in Munich.

unstyled hair

Smiling man during a photo shoot in a Munich photo studio, professional portrait photography for business, personal branding, and application photos, high-quality photo shoot in Munich.

strong pattern shell

Professional portrait photo of a laughing girl in a modern photo studio in Munich, perfect for job applications, family photography, and individual photo shoots.

Cloth heavily patterned

A friendly portrait of a woman in a professional photo studio in Munich, ideal for business portraits, personnel and application photos, top photography in the heart of Munich.

too dark

Professional portrait of a young woman in a Munich photo studio that conveys friendliness and authenticity, ideal for application photos, business, or private portraits.

too much cloth

Smiling portrait of a woman in a professional photo studio in Munich, ideal for application photos and personal portraits, at Photogenika Photo Studio.

bare shoulders

cut too low

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Satisfaction guarantee for application photos

We give you a satisfaction guarantee for your application photo: If you don't find a photo you like in the selection after the shoot, we'll be happy to take another photo of you free of charge. Our aim is that you can present yourself confidently to your future employer with your application photo.