Posted by LKT/CA on 1/1/13 12:54pm
Msg #448373

Website or facial profile photos

If you wish to be taken seriously as a true business person, demonstrate that by posting a professional looking facial photo. A headshot from the shoulders up works, wearing office attire: a blouse/blazer (ladies) and dress shirt/jacket (men). The following photos IME don't demonstrate that your a business person: group photos, vacation photos, wearing ball gowns or tuxes, atheletic wear or pajamas (YES, someone thought it was cute to be in an adult onesie pajamas and bunny slippers), spaghetti strap or sleeveless tops, or family pets. Yes, I love my Lucy (dog) but do not include her in profile photos. Digital cameras and camera phones are sufficient to get a nice photo taken that can be immediately downloaded and added to your NR profile or website. Can use a bed sheet as a backdrop against a wall. Family or friend can take the photo. The great thing about this is that it's FREE and you can take a hundred photos until you get just the one you really like.

Some of these grainy, casual facial profile photos, don't match the wording in your comments...and as the saying goes: A picture is worth a thousand words.

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 1/1/13 1:04pm
Msg #448377

So...you're perfect? n/m

Reply by LKT/CA on 1/1/13 1:06pm
Msg #448381

Yes, Shoshanna, I AM perfect!!

<A silly question gets a facetious answer.>

Reply by LKT/CA on 1/1/13 1:04pm
Msg #448378

IMHO - male professional profile headshot photo

http://www.notaryrotary.com/agent/details.asp?ID=LHN48W2T&RPID=1AAA00070107&RID=565E1170D1AB20805B51FB09D7FD6AB5&src=1243

Reply by LKT/CA on 1/1/13 1:08pm
Msg #448384

IMHO - female professional headshot profile photo

http://www.notaryrotary.com/agent/details.asp?ID=LHN48W2T&RPID=1AAA00007578&RID=00BE546580FA23A1654090238149DB3A&src=1243

Reply by Yoli/CA on 1/1/13 1:18pm
Msg #448389

LKT: Both links take me to NR signin page. n/m

Reply by LKT/CA on 1/1/13 1:33pm
Msg #448395

I click and see the profiles, are you signed in? n/m

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/1/13 1:37pm
Msg #448396

Umm..if she's posting, she's logged in? I get kicked

to the login screen too..

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/1/13 1:39pm
Msg #448398

Yep, she is logged in.

Otherwise, she could not be posting.

Logging out, getting the link to the profile, then logging back in used to do it.

Reply by LKT/CA on 1/1/13 1:40pm
Msg #448399

<giggle>...you're right Linda

The profiles photos were of Jack/AL and Brenda/TX as examples of business-like, professional headshot photos.

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/1/13 1:46pm
Msg #448404

I promise that I did not know that (it was me).

Several years ago, I draped a door with blue velvet. I put on a business jacket, etc. Put the timer on and ran to get into the picture. It worked very well. Purchase a piece of all polyester (no wrinke) fabric for $5 at Walmart and you are set.

The fabric really makes a good background.

Reply by Darlin_AL on 1/2/13 2:08pm
Msg #448496

my brother posted an early shot of Robert Redford

as his fb photo. All who know him understand why--he's a normal looking guy with an enormous sense of humor. So.. I'm thinking....an early me would look good, but I use "mature" a lot in various profiles...just kidding. Good suggestion, and for my 66th this month I will give it a try!

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/1/13 1:38pm
Msg #448397

Same think happened for me.

If I recall...the way to make this work is to log out of NR and get the link, post that one.

Reply by LKT/CA on 1/1/13 2:20pm
Msg #448410

Yoli, just login on that other login page...

then you can see the profile photos. See post below to Linda and Brenda.

Reply by DaveCA/CA on 1/1/13 1:18pm
Msg #448388

A bit confused

It seems that your profile shows a skyline of some sort. Are you just suggesting your advice for others or being funny? Or are you pointing out that if you are going to have a picture of yourself, make it a good picture of yourself with nothing else in backround? (ie pets, car, etc).

Reply by ananotary on 1/1/13 1:23pm
Msg #448391

I'm confused for the same reasons as Dave n/m

Reply by LKT/CA on 1/1/13 1:32pm
Msg #448393

Re: A bit confused

<<<Or are you pointing out that if you are going to have a picture of yourself, make it a good picture of yourself with nothing else in backround? (ie pets, car, etc).>>>

Not just a "good" photo....a "business-like" photo. My point is: Don't just talk like a business (in comments section of profile) but LOOK like a business (by the photo posted).

Title of OP: "Website or profile F A C I A L photo". Throughout post, spoke of ***facial*** photos. To clarify: I didn't say don't post pictures other than facial photos.

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/1/13 1:42pm
Msg #448400

Re: A bit confused - this falls under NGDGU, Lisa.

No good deed... etc.

Lisa's comments are good points for newbs.

I guarantee you that if Sylvia was reading, she'd share a profile of a woman who is wearing what can only be described as an American Gladiator costume...or maybe, Wonder Woman.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/1/13 1:45pm
Msg #448403

Let's not go there Brenda!!.. :) n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/1/13 1:57pm
Msg #448406

Oh yes, I am, Linda!! :)

Msg #428536

Reply by Frank/NC on 1/1/13 3:51pm
Msg #448424

Re: A bit confused

Are you having a bad day or just looking to spout off whatever comes into your mind first or perhaps just don't have a picture of yourself worth posting? Your posting is a lot less than business like but then again, maybe you just like photos of skylines.

Reply by HisHughness on 1/1/13 1:44pm
Msg #448401

Re: A bit confused

My immediate reaction when I see a photo other than of the agent is to wonder what it is the person does not want me to know. The reaction is uniformly negative. The exception to that is when a company logo or such is posted; that tends to enhance the aura of professionalism. But using such extraneous items as a Marine Corps emblem is a real turnoff; what does that have to do with this profession? Are you going to establish a beachhead at the borrower's dining table?

Reply by Karla/OR on 1/1/13 5:18pm
Msg #448433

Re: A bit confused

Some people (me) have never photographed well. My business decision is to not have my photo appear with my profile, at this time anyway.

I have to disagree with you on the Marine Corps emblem used in lieu of a photo. I personally would be driven to give that person my business. There are so many vets coming home with no jobs to go to - if I could help them out in some small way I would do it. The only way i would know they were Marine, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, etc. is by their emblem in lieu of a picture. Would you think it a "turnoff" if they wore their uniform in the profile picture? Just asking.

JMO FWIW

Reply by HisHughness on 1/1/13 6:42pm
Msg #448437

Re: A bit confused

I am turned off by people who have no identify beyond their association with the military.

Reply by Karla/OR on 1/1/13 8:38pm
Msg #448442

Re: A bit confused

Hugh, I respect and agree with you to a point. If, however, they show their military alliance, but their profile verbiage indicates their experience and knowledge in the NSA business, do you still consider this as "no identity"????? Just picking your brain!!! :O)

Are you a vet?

Reply by LKT/CA on 1/1/13 2:18pm
Msg #448409

Linda and Brenda, now I know why Yoli...

was taken to the login page. I am currently logged in, I was reading Brenda's post and clicked on the msg. # link which took me to Sylvia's post. I then clicked on the link in Sylvia's post (while still logged in) and that took me to a login page. So I logged in on *that* login page and then I was able to see the photo Sylvia posted.

Confused yet ? <giggle, giggle>

Reply by Yoli/CA on 1/1/13 2:22pm
Msg #448411

Re: Linda and Brenda, now I know why Yoli...

Actually, Lisa, when I click on Brenda's msg #, it takes me to Sylvia's post. When I click on the link in Sylvia's post, it takes me directly to what she wanted us to see. So, her version works (for some reason - the NotRot phantom at work -- woooooo).

Reply by LKT/CA on 1/1/13 2:25pm
Msg #448412

Re: Linda and Brenda, now I know why Yoli...

Okay, well going forward, now we all know that if we are taken to another login page, to just login again on *that* page and we should be able to view what's on the link.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/1/13 2:51pm
Msg #448418

Raining on a parade here, of course...I log in on that new

page and get taken to MY home page.

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/1/13 2:41pm
Msg #448415

The secret pathway.... n/m

Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 1/2/13 8:20am
Msg #448454

I'm sorry, but where is YOURS? I see buildings....? n/m

Reply by CentralNY on 1/2/13 2:05pm
Msg #448495

Common sense dictates that the pic

or logo should be professional and appropriate. My pet peeve with some profiles is small print and way too wordy. I know if I was looking I don't want to read all that stuff, concise and to the point works for me. I sometimes ask the caller that finds me here why they chose me over others in my counties, the responses are interesting. Just sayin..............

Reply by Carolyn Bodley on 1/2/13 4:28pm
Msg #448524

Do as I say, not as I do ... n/m

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/2/13 5:19pm
Msg #448536

I think the point Lisa was trying to make is if you're

going to have a picture of yourself on a profile or in your advertising, make it a headshot or at least make sure it has a business look to it.

I've seen many photos of folks - one in particular I know of on another site who has a pic with the kids - doesn't look like he's wearing a shirt. To me, that's not a business photo.

I think that's what she's trying to say...and I agree

Reply by MikeC/TX on 1/2/13 5:58pm
Msg #448543

Re: I think the point Lisa was trying to make is if you're

Linda, here's how her OP started:

"If you wish to be taken seriously as a true business person, demonstrate that by posting a professional looking facial photo. A headshot from the shoulders up works, wearing office attire: a blouse/blazer (ladies) and dress shirt/jacket (men)."

There was no "if you're going to post a picture". That may be what she MEANT, but that's not what she said.

It's good advice and I agree with it, but when you click on her profile there's no photo of her. So i guess the general opinion among those who are questioning her OP (and I was one when I first read it) is "why are you telling me what to do when you don't do it yourself?"

I think you're right - "if you're going to have a photo" is what she was trying to say. It just didn't come across that way to a lot of people.