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My new Active Rain Profile Picture. Should I have kept the Old one instead?

Some people would make their decision on whether they are going to work with you by looking at your picture,what your website looks like or what your slogan or marketing materials state. Even though my profile picture wasn't great,it wasn't bad either. And lately I have become a photographer sort to speak. If I see something that I feel should be captured,I am taking a picture of it.

So when I had a chance to update my profile picture and earn points for it,(At least I'm being honest),I jumped on the chance to do it. But did I make the right decision or did I get suckered in by the Brilliant AR Staff for some points? What do you think? Which one of these profile pictures should I keep?

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Please let me know which one when you make your comments. Thanks.

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Posted by Lanre Folayan DC & PG County MD homes for sale on 09/15/2009 03:07 PM

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19 Comments on My new Active Rain Profile Picture. Should I have kept the Old one instead?

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I like them both Lanre. Which one are you comfortable with? That should be your deciding vote :-)

I usually like to see more than just the "head" shot. So, naturally I would prefer #2.

Lanre, Good afternoon, on my systemboth seem very dark. The old one has almost no detail, the second is better but needs to spend some time in Photoshop or take another which is properly lighted. You're right, people do judge us by initial perception. Even your second pic does not do justice to your handsome mug.

I think they both look great, too, Lanre. I think you have to decide which one you like best and go with that one. Or, you could just take a few and switch them every so often, depending on how your day is going.

Lanre--I like the second one. It seems more natural. Yes, soften the lighting next time. Since you like to take photos make a habit of changing from time to time. Keep people awake and more aware of their surroundings. Nice shirt, too.

Don't like either, have your pictures done professionally, and choose the best one. Dress in a suit that is flattering to you skin tone. (too much brown on brown) Even if you have some one take the picture for you or you take your own picture, still wear a suit, or change your shirt and tie, and make sure of what's in the background. Then go to picnik.com edit the photo and reload to the Rain. Just my 2¢'s.

If you agree, looking forward to the new picture.

Lanre, what a great way to work your way into 2010, a great new picture. Don't forget to update all your online profiles with your new shot!!

Lanre, I personally like #2 better. Don't forget to add your website to the bottom of it!

Lanre, they give points for that? I didn't notice when I changed mine last week!

I didn't know that they gave points for this. I like #2 picture better.

I like #2, but think it would be better outside like #1.

I like both... I would just try to cut some of the door from the background...

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I like both. The new one is a little crooked, but you have a great warm and approachable smile.

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I agree with Erik, I like #2 but prefer an outside photo. Picture #1 is too dark. Maybe you can take another?

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Kris Wales - Macomb County MI real estate blog & homes for sale search site (Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center)-Which one am I comfortable with? That's a good question Kris? I am comfortable with number 2. Thanks for your response.

Loreena Yeo - Broker|Realtor(R) of www.Frisco-TX-Homes.com (214) 783-2210 (3:16 team REALTY)-Hi Loreena. Great to see you stop by one of my blogs. Thank you for your response.

Bill Gillhespy Fort Myers Beach Realtor (Century 21 Tripower Realty)-Bill I just wanted a normal picture to show a side of me I guess people don't know. I don't use this photo on my marketing/adverting products. But thank you sir for your response.

Heather Chavez, Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 412-4469 (Second Self Virtual Assistance)-Thanks Heather. I like your picture as well. Are you blowing me a kiss?LOL. Thanks for your response.

Mary Yonkers (Howard Hanna/Alan Kells Schools of Real Estate)-keep people awake and more aware of your surrondings-Thanks Mary. I will keep that in mind.

'Dee' Mayers : San Gabriel Valley REALTOR® (First Citywide Realty)-Hey Dee. I definitely agree with you on what you said and that's something I am going to do when I take a new picture for my marketing/advertising materials. This picture is just for people to see a different side of me I guess. Thank you very much for your comments-I really appreciate it.

June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.)-June I have been doing that lately. Thank you soo much for the remainder. Sometimes we are so occupied with things that we forget the other things that we have to do. Thanks for your response.

Lina Robertson, ozarks-realestate.com Springfield MO Area Real Estate (RE/MAX Solutions)-I never though about adding my website until you said so. I am definitely trying to add it along with a new short word. Thanks for your response.

Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company Realtors)-Yes Pat. I got points for that. Thanks for stopping by.

Stacey-Ann Baugh (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc)-Yes Stacey. I got points for that. Thanks for letting me know which one you like better.

Joan Whitebook, ABR,e-Pro,CEBA Southern New Hampshire (Buyer's Option Realty Services)- I definitely get what you mean. 'Dee' Mayers : San Gabriel Valley REALTOR® (First Citywide Realty) said that I shouldn't use brown on brown. Thanks for your comments.

Erik Hitzelberger, --Louisville-Bullitt County Real Estate (RE/MAX Alliance - Louisville REALTOR-Luxury Homes)

-Never thought about taking this picture outside. I might just do that next time. Thanks Eric for your response.

Betina Foreman- Lake Travis Realtor, and Central Austin Realtor (512)771-6318 (Keller Williams Real Estate)

-I know Betina. I did it that way because of the way I was holding the camera. Thank you soo much Betina for your response.

Melinda Peterson Broker Realtor® Grants Pass Southern Oregon Real Estate (Real Estate Cafe) -I am using this one for any of my Real Estate Marketing/Advertising materials. I just wanted to take a natural picture and put it on here. But I really appreciate your advice Melinda. Thank you.

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