The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HEADSHOT
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "photograph" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case photograph = headshot.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HEADSHOT mean?
HEADSHOT noun- A portrait for branding and/or social media.
- A gunshot to the head.
- A one-page, double-sided resume of an actor, consisting of the actor's photograph (usually of the head and shoulders) on one side and his/her curriculum vitae on the other.