4. Don’t excessively retouch your photos
Photos that are excessively edited will end up looking strange, and the obvious editing will distract from the subject: you! We’d recommend hiring a professional photo editor for this step of the process to ensure that any retouching looks natural and, ideally, is virtually undetectable.
5. Take inspiration from successful realtor headshots
One of our top realtor photoshoot ideas is to draw inspiration from photos you like of successful realtors. Figure out what it is you like about these photos and make a list of features to incorporate into your own photos. This might include the photos’ lighting, backdrops, and poses, as well as the subjects’ facial expressions and lots more.
6. Be careful with your use of props
It can be tempting to bring lots of props into your photoshoot to make it more interesting and help your photos stand out from the crowd. But in the end, most props are more of a distraction than anything else. The focus of your photos should be you, so only use props if you’re certain they’re adding something to your photos.
For instance, you might want to be holding a set of keys because they’re not distracting but still convey your profession clearly and effectively. Otherwise, keep it simple!
7. Avoid distracting clothes, makeup, and other such styling choices
Here’s another way you can avoid distracting from the subject of your photos: don’t wear distracting makeup, clothing, or jewelry. For clothes, this means simple cuts and solid colors rather than patterns. Jewelry-wise, it should be very simple – or you can just avoid wearing jewelry altogether. Accessories like hats won’t add anything but may interfere with making a good impression. Makeup should be as subtle and neutral as possible, and hairstyles should be simple and function primarily to frame your face in your photos.
8. Take photos walking toward the camera
One way you can make your professional photos less stiff and more natural-looking is by having your photo taken while walking toward the camera. Instead of trying to find a stationary pose that won’t make you feel awkward, walking normally makes it a lot easier to look professional.
This is an especially good choice for a photo taken outdoors (for instance, in a downtown area where you do a lot of business). You’ll have plenty of space in which to move around comfortably, but you can also do this in a photo studio or other indoor space.
Our unique urban photoshoot ideas can provide even more inspiration with this tip!
