For a real estate agent, a headshot works harder than for almost anyone else. It’s on your listings, your signs, your brokerage profile, your business cards and every social post. Buyers and sellers often see your face before they hear your voice. If you work in Carmel, Fishers or anywhere in the Indianapolis area, here’s what makes a realtor headshot work.
Approachable first
Clients are trusting you with one of the biggest decisions of their lives. Your headshot needs to say “competent” and, above all, “easy to talk to.” That usually means a warm, genuine smile that reaches the eyes, relaxed shoulders and a slight angle rather than a square, formal pose. Expression coaching is part of every session. Read how to look confident and approachable.
Look like you do today
Clients should recognize you when you open the door. Use a recent photo that matches your current hairstyle and look, and update it when that changes. Returning clients can book a refresh session whenever they need one.
Dress for a showing
Wear what you’d wear to meet clients at a property: polished, but not stiff. A blazer with an open collar, a solid top in a color that suits you, or a well-fitted jacket works well. Avoid busy patterns that distract on small listing thumbnails. See what to wear for your headshot.
Think about every format
Your headshot will be printed on signs, cropped into circles on social media and shown tiny on listing portals. A clean background, good contrast and enough space around your head let the same image work everywhere. Every session delivers files prepared for web and print.
One image or several?
Many agents benefit from more than one image: a classic headshot for listings and your brokerage, plus a warmer or more casual option for social media. The Premium Session gives you up to six looks and six retouched images.
For brokerages and teams
If you run a team or an office, matching headshots make your agents look like one brand. I can bring a temporary studio to your office and photograph everyone with the same lighting and background. Read about consistent team headshots.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my headshot on signs and printed marketing?
Yes. Delivered photos include the right to use them on all media, worldwide, for 10 years, renewable on request.
Do you come to offices in Carmel and Fishers?
Yes. I work in my studio in Indianapolis and on site across the metro, including Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, Noblesville and Greenwood. The on-location fee starts at $230 depending on distance.
Ready for a headshot that sells you before the first call?
Book a session in my studio in Indianapolis, or bring the studio to your office. See sessions and rates, or learn more on my headshot photographer in Indianapolis page.