I recently was looking into having some professional photos taken for my website and Google profile and was wondering..
Should I use myself as my "model" for the photos or look for a professional?
I like the idea of using myself so people know who I am when I arrive at their home, but I admittedly don't look the best in pictures!
Hello! Marketing professional here on the Jobber side, and I would recommend you find a photographer that could help you feel your best and plan out photos where you're comfortable with the angles and how you look. At least explore it in a conversation given you sound like you might be open to it. If you go to the Jobber website we use real customers in all our photography and maybe you'll get some inspo around how we make them look like heroes!
All that being said, don't overthink it either. Hiring a pro or even someone you know who'd be up for moonlighting as a model for you is a good start to get some photos that are clearly yours and not stock—real photos no matter who is in them will give off a great professional feeling for your business.
From a marketing pov I think trust often beats perception, and building familiarity can go a long way, but totally understandable if you're not super comfortable being in front of the camera! A good photographer should focus on approachability and confidence, not perfection, and perhaps you could have a mix of shots: lead with a few of you, then round it out with action shots or details of your service. Curious what others have to say!
