Does Your Headshot Hit Your Target?

Good morning Tammie,

I cringe when I see the glam shots! A professional can take your photo but it doesn't mean it can't be a relaxed professional shot. My picture was taken outside by a professional who specializes in natural business appropriate shots. I use it on everything and most people say..you look just like your picture..I'd recognize you anywhere!

As my hair gets more gray, I update photos. And I dress the way I dress when I go on an appointment. Most often at first meetings people smile and say I look just like my photo, so I can't complain.

You are so right. I love it when new clients tell me I look just like my picture.

You should look professional & sometimes you have to dictate what that entails because agents just don't get it. It's best when you do look like the photo.

I need to do a new head shot.  But honestly think you can get a good shot with a digital at home.  Generally the picture will be small on the web site of a business card.  

Love your picture! Yes, our picture is the first impression and if it doesn't reflect who you are, your clients will see through you.

Tammy Adams Ha! I'm with you 100%. That's why I post my wife with me in most of my photos. She's a lot easier to look at than me and she's certainly been a drawing card as folks who call me often ask if they could speak with her from the get go. Real post. I love it. Have a very Merry Christmans and a Happy Healthy and Prosperous New Year

I am often surprised when I meet someone in person and all I have ever seen is their glamour shot when I see their current face, it's a bit of a shock. I'm like Popeye, I am what I am

Funny, my team all got new pictures last week.  No glamour shots, but a professional photographer.  Girls wore suits and and Mike wore a tie. 

I would rather have a "best look" picture on my website, because you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

I think it depends upon your market, and my clientale expect to find me professionally dressed with a late model car. 

I do think thought that you look down to earth and friendly...

Eve

PS:  don't look, pictures are not up yet.

Tammy Adams   

My photo in profile isn't far off from what i look like. Little more silver and shorter, but that's it. I'm always amazed at some of the Glamour shots of Grandmothers and they don't understand the shock on the grandkids or kids faces. same goes for the first impression client meeting.

I agree; so I'm not wearing a tie in mine (it's been many years since I've worn a tie, though I've thought to get back to it just to give myself a sense of change).

The eyes speak ....your eyes surely do.

Lol, Tammy.  I like this post.  You've been telling me for a long time I need to change my headshot.  I will get to it, I promise.  :)  

I agree with you completely. My picture was taken without me even thinking I might end up using it for business. A friend just snapped this one of me while we were playing on Grand Mesa. A month later I needed an updated picture, and I picked this one. It sure was a lot easier, cheaper, and more fun, than a professional photo shoot. 

Tammy

Congratulations on earn a gold star for outstanding post.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

I like the description ''good heart and caring eyes''. You do look exactly like that:)