Your Team's Photos Are Working 24/7 – Are They Representing You Well?
Why Your Business Can’t Afford to Skip Professional Headshots and Team Photos
Your business photos are working harder than your coffee machine. They’re on your website, LinkedIn, marketing materials, and probably even that industry award submission you’ve been meaning to finish. As a corporate photographer who’s shot hundreds of professionals, here’s why this investment matters more than you think.
Headshots Aren’t Just Photos – They’re Your First Impression
Imagine this: a potential client is comparing your brokerage with another down the street. Both websites look sharp, but your agents’ headshots are a mix of iPhone selfies and decade-old photos where the hairstyles alone should be in a museum. Meanwhile, the competition has crisp, professional images where every agent looks approachable and confident. Who would you trust with your biggest financial decision?
The numbers back this up:
LinkedIn profiles with professional headshots get 21x more views
89% of homebuyers research agents online before making contact
It takes just 1/10th of a second for people to form first impressions from photos
That’s why I always recommend companies schedule annual “Headshot Refresh Days.” It’s not vanity – it’s smart business. When your entire team has consistent, high-quality images, it shows you pay attention to details (the same way you’ll handle your clients’ needs).
Team Photos: Your Secret Weapon for Trust and Culture
There’s something powerful about seeing the actual humans behind a company name. That group photo on your “About Us” page? It’s doing triple duty:
Building trust – 57% of consumers say seeing team photos makes them more likely to trust a business
Attracting talent – 3 out of 4 job seekers say team photos influence their application decisions
Boosting morale – There’s a reason sports teams take roster photos (and it’s not just for the yearbook)
What to Expect When You Book With Me
I know having your photo taken can feel about as comfortable as a middle school dance, which is why I’ve perfected the painless corporate photo experience:
No awkward posing – I’ll guide you through natural, confident positions (say goodbye to the “what do I do with my hands?” panic)
Real-time approval – See your images immediately and retake if needed (because everyone deserves to love their photo)
Authentic edits – Light retouching that makes you look like your best self, not someone’s AI-generated cousin
Fast turnaround – Typically 2-3 business days for headshots, because I know deadlines don’t wait
The best part? When we’re done, you’ll have professional images that actually look like you – the vibrant, capable professional your clients know and trust.
Let’s Make Your Team Shine
Whether you need to update headshots for your brokerage’s 50 agents or capture the personality of your tight-knit startup team, I’d love to help. Drop me a line here to get your company scheduled for a photoshoot.
