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The Whole Truth About My New Profile Photo

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 TN Broker: 208698

PhotographerThe Whole Truth About My New Profile Photo. I have been noticing over the last few weeks that many of our Members have changed out their photos with a newer fresher more up to date profile photo. Some Members looks changed drastically with new hairstyles, new backgrounds and even a different smile or expression. My photo needed updating.

On Tuesday and Thursdays my tech assistant works for me and we use these days to take home photos, do videos and update web pages. When I arrived at the office I decided that today might be a good day to get a more current photo of me. The sun was shining so we decided to go the side deck of the office and take a few shots. There was a backdrop of trees and this was the best place that we thought would work. The lighting was good. I didn't particularly dress for a photo shoot but that hasn't stopped me before for my previous videos and photos.

So click, click, click went the camera as it was set on AUTO. I always shoot in manual setting but my assistant uses auto and she was the photographer so it was her call. I moved into two different locations on the deck and smiled and moved my head like I have seen the fashion models do. Most of the shots were bad, with half open eyes, a funny look on my face or a crooked smile. A spider web kept chasing me.

We ended up with a half dozen fairly good ones to choose from and finally narrowed it down to one. Now the truth comes out. A little editing was in order.

You see I had a little blemish that had to go. So the photo was uploaded into iPiccy and just like that the imperfection was gone. I needed a little help with a smile line so that was lightened. My undereyes looked a little darker than my cheeks so a little blush was added. And iPiccy has a tooth whitening tool so why not get a boost. No airbrushing was used even though it is an option. I wanted it to look like me so thought that was over the top.

After it was done, I decided it would suffice for my new profile photo on my various sites. All of this was a spontaneous decision and didn't take more than an hour total to do. I just did it. The best part was I didn't have to schedule a photographer or worry about where to shoot it. If it didn't turn out nobody would be the wiser. Last minute, spontaneous decisions can work out too. And I can do it over again if I feel like it.

Now you know the whole truth about my new profile photo and that I needed a little help from iPiccy.

Photo by Gualberto 107 at freedigitalphotos.net.

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Comments (53)

Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I like it Debbie.  As long as you aren't using one that was from 20 years ago, I'm good with a few touch ups.  :)

Aug 29, 2013 11:34 PM
Suzanne Otto
Six Twenty Designs - Lansdale, PA
Your Montgomery County PA home stager

Everyone needs a little retouching. I did it on mine!

I want a new photo now too since a lot of other people are doing it! I think I hadn't gotten a hair cut in 6 months when I took mine.

Aug 30, 2013 12:13 AM
Tom White
Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN
Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Hi Debbie. I think the new photo is terrific! Having just met you in person last week I can say with great confidence that it looks just like you. Isn't that what we want?

Aug 30, 2013 12:31 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I like your new profile photograph. I use iPiccy.com all of the time. I will have to try the teeth whitening feature that I have not used.

Aug 30, 2013 12:34 AM
Marc McMaster
RE/MAX Centre Realty - State College, PA
Putting my clients before myself

The new picture looks great. My assistant told me yesterday that it's time for a new picture so mine will be in order soon enough.

Aug 30, 2013 01:28 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Debbie~ Sometimes being spontaneous is the way to go. I like the new photo. You look happy!

Aug 30, 2013 02:09 AM
Carie Shapiro
North Shore Suburbs & Chicago Real Estate - Evanston, IL

I like your new photo too, Debbie!  I recently updated mine as well and with a little help from photo editing software, none of us have to worry about pesky wrinkles or blemishes :)

Aug 30, 2013 02:22 AM
Laura Kelley
Keller Williams Realty- Carmel Valley/Del Mar - San Diego, CA
Your Home, Your Lifestyle, Your Real Estate Goals

Fabulous Photo!

Aug 30, 2013 07:26 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
Hi Debbie, I noticed your new profile pic and I like it! It's a very natural looking image! Beautiful!
Aug 30, 2013 08:53 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Your new profile photo looks great, Debbie!  I've had a few pictures taken of myself since first posting my profile shot.  BUT, my new pictures don't look as much like me as my old one does:-)

Aug 30, 2013 11:57 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor
Debbie, great new look. Thanks for the how-to-post. Uploading a new photo has been on back burner for sometime. Maybe I need to move it to the front burner. Have a good weekend.
Aug 30, 2013 12:21 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

What a great new pix Debbie. We are in need of a new photo also, but keep putting that thought aside. All those "tricks" you used was worth it, but I bet you didn't really need all that editing!

Aug 30, 2013 10:47 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I really like your new picture. I can see you chasing away and swatting at that spider web. The image made me smile. Have a great holiday weekend. I'm going to be busy doing BPOs and freezing some fresh produce. Hopefully there will be some time for some fun things, too.

Aug 30, 2013 11:38 PM
Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417
HomeSmart Stars - Addison, TX
Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate

A new profile deserves a new photo. Yours looks great!

Aug 31, 2013 12:21 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital
Debbie, I really like your new profile shot. And yeah, iPiccy is pretty awesome.
Aug 31, 2013 02:46 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Debbie, your photo is perfect, you look like a very kind, approachable person, someone I would want to do business with.

Aug 31, 2013 08:09 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Debbie, I love your new photo and think it looks just like "you" even though we've never met :-)

And don't worry about a little editing, we all need it!!

Sep 01, 2013 10:04 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

If the image is doctored too much it is not you, glamourous but not the person they see on the streets, when they walk in your office, on your videos, etc. Keeping it real, up to date means looking older happens.

Sep 07, 2013 01:05 AM
Pat & Steve Pribisko
Keller Williams Greater Cleveland West - Westlake, OH

Debbie, I really like your new profile photo.  I have used iPiccy several times.  You made a good recommendation.

Sep 08, 2013 11:34 PM
Erin Bates
CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

Well I for one love your new photo - you look very happy, kind, and fresh - but still a power woman! Great job getting such a nice snap outdoors! I just replaced mine but of course I have already changed my hair since 2 weeks have passed - so outdoor impromptu photos may be a good bet for me! HA! 

Sep 09, 2013 09:54 AM