I look at my photo and though I hated it when I finally settled on this shot and have come to accept it, I know I can do better. But what is the ideal? I want to look like myself. I do not want to use a photo of me from my college graduation in the dark ages and pretend that is me now as some agents do. Nor do I want to do one of those airbrushed, head flung back and sideways looks with the Oscar-worthy makeup and unreal hairstyle. My clients are going to meet me as I am, imperfect, dressed but 
casual, definitely not Hollywood.
I don't want black and white though my daughter, as our Keller Williams receptionist for a year or so a while back, had a fabulous one that elicited responses from the high school boys who never asked her out, practically stalking her it was so sexy when she put it on Facebook. It was a head shot taken by her girlfriend in her bedroom for God's sake! Yeah, she's a beauty and the guys have grown up. Another broken-hearted high school experience happily ended by the you-can't-have-me-I-chose-the-nerd scenario. Wow, therapy pays!
A younger colleague spontaneously offered advice one day saying that my lime green blazer was the perfect color for me, and then commented that she wanted to see me with longer hair, at least resting on my shoulders. I told my daughter what she said and was advised to follow the lead because that agent has style. What about me? Oh, never mind. So I am following the younger people's advice on hair and letting it get a bit longer - not ridiculous though. And color, well anyone can benefit from a color consultation. Another color I have been told is "mine" is royal blue but lime green seems much more now.
Keep an eye out for my new look. I'm timing it for the redesign of my tragically flawed bargain business card order of 5000, done online. Who knew the fonts would be so small when the full-page proof was presented. I'm thinking I'll drop the 4500 remaining ones from a plane over Michigan stadium during the next home game on November 17th with Ohio State. Anyone younger than 40 should be able to read them. They won't be offended by the photo. I'll just look like Mom to them. Wouldn't that be comforting? Particularly if they lose.... Let's not think about that.
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