Why Obsidian Photo?
Obsidian is a one-page template that forces you to be concise. The header and two-column body give you enough room to cover everything that matters without spilling onto a second page. Adding a photo to this layout gives your single page more presence. When a recruiter or hiring manager opens a one-page resume, a headshot makes it feel complete rather than thin.
The 8 colour options lean toward muted, earthy tones. Dusty rose, olive, warm grey, and soft blue-grey. Nothing loud. The photo fits into the header cleanly and the overall impression is polished and deliberate.
When a photo makes sense
Tech professionals who keep their resumes tight. Software engineers with 3-5 years of experience, product managers, data analysts, QA leads, and DevOps engineers who do not need two pages yet. The photo adds personality to a one-page format that might otherwise feel too brief.
Also works well for European job markets where one-page CVs with photos are common, especially in Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia.
When to skip the photo
If you are submitting through a US or UK job portal with automated screening, use the base Obsidian template. Same one-page discipline, no photo. Also skip the photo if you are applying to companies that explicitly state "no photos on resumes" in their guidelines.
What you get
- Everything from the base Obsidian template: one-page constraint, header plus two-column body, 7.0/10 ATS score
- A headshot integrated into the header section
- 8 colour themes with muted, professional tones
- Inter as the default font, swappable in the builder
- One page only. Obsidian is designed to keep everything on a single page
Photo tips
Obsidian's palette is understated, so your photo should match. No bright backgrounds or flashy colours in your clothing. A clean headshot with soft lighting works best here. The template does the rest.
ATS compatibility
The photo does not affect how ATS systems read the text. Both the photo and base Obsidian templates score 7.0/10. The two-column layout is the main factor keeping the score below 8.0, but most modern applicant tracking systems parse it without issues.
Build your resume with Obsidian Photo on Laddro
Start building with Obsidian Photo. Upload your headshot, fill in your details, and watch it come together on a single page. Pick a colour, adjust fonts, and download as PDF. No account needed to start.
