Types of Headshots

 
 

3/4 Headshot (¾ Body)

Crop: Knees-up or mid-thigh-up.
Focus: Full posture, outfit, movement, environment.

⭐ Best For:

  • Actors & performers (casting directors want to see body proportions)

  • Models (agencies often require 3/4 for comp cards)

  • Fitness professionals

  • Creative careers

  • Lifestyle branding shoots

  • Website hero images

➡️ Why: This crop shows how the person carries themselves — confidence, style, and presence. Great for storytelling or creative branding.

1/2 Headshot (Half Body)

Crop: Waist-up or mid-torso-up.
Focus: Still the face, but adds posture, body language, outfit, and brand personality.

⭐ Best For:

  • Entrepreneurs

  • Content creators / influencers

  • Coaches & consultants

  • Marketing materials

  • LinkedIn or website “About Me” sections

  • Lifestyle branding shoots

➡️ Why: The viewer gets more personality and style. This crop shows professionalism plus a sense of your personal brand.

1/4 Headshot (Traditional Headshot)

Crop: Shoulders and up — tight on the face.
Focus: Facial expression, eyes, confidence, approachability.

⭐ Best For:

  • Corporate professionals (executives, bankers, lawyers, real estate agents)

  • LinkedIn profiles

  • Medical professionals

  • Authors

  • Business cards / website bios

  • Anyone who wants a clean, professional, polished look

➡️ Why: Corporations and business clients want clarity and connection. A tight crop shows trust, professionalism, and personality without distractions.

🏡 Best Headshot Style for Realtors

⭐ 1/4 Headshot (Shoulders-Up) – The Primary Choice

Why it works best:

  • Creates instant trust and approachability, which is crucial in real estate

  • Looks extremely clean and professional on:

    • Yard signs

    • Business cards

    • MLS listings

    • Zillow/Realtor.com profiles

    • Email signatures

    • Open house flyers

    • Brokerage websites

  • Focuses on the eyes and smile, the most important elements for client confidence

➡️ If a realtor only gets one headshot, this is the one.

⭐ 1/2 Headshot (Waist-Up) – Great Secondary Option

Why it’s useful:

  • Shows more personality and body language

  • Perfect for:

    • Social media branding

    • Website “About Me” sections

    • Lifestyle shots walking a property

    • Marketing postcards

  • Lets the agent show off their personal style (business attire, colors, etc.)

➡️ Realtors who want a modern, friendly, lifestyle-driven brand should add this crop.