Luxury Real Estate Agent Portrait Photography at AKA University City
Dynamic Portrait Photos of South Jersey Real Estate Agent for Philadelphia Athletes
Type: On-Location Editorial Portrait Photography
Subject: Melissa Young of Drayton Young Group (@draytonyounggroup)
Location: a.lounge on Level 28 at AKA University City (2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
Publication: Philadelphia Style (@phillystylezine)
Special Section: Top Luxury Real Estate Leaders
Photographer: Phil Kramer (@philkramerphoto)
Photography Assistant: Mimi Janosy (@mimijano)
Usage: Magazine feature, online article, social media
Creative Approach for Real Estate Branding Photos
This assignment for Modern Luxury: Philadelphia Style magazine stationed our team at AKA in University City. We are tasked with capturing the top luxury real estate leaders in the Philly area to appear in their upcoming Spring publication.
On Level 28 at AKA, there are various photo locations, such as the lounge, outdoor terrace, conference room, and private movie theater. Around 3:30PM, the lounge space has less traffic, so this was a perfect time to capture our next real estate professional against the light wood walls.
This real estate agent is Melissa Young of Drayton Young Group at Compass in South Jersey. She specializes in the sports and entertainment division, which relocates high profile athletes to new homes.
In her industry, realness is a mandatory trait, so in this real estate branding photography, we wanted to convey that.
This was a seamless photo session because Melissa arrived ready for the camera.
She brought a clothing option to change into, but we loved what she was already wearing. The full look included baggy denim pants, a pink sweater, a brown fur coat, and of course, designer glasses. Everything worked because it was authentic to her personality.
This was a rare case where the client arrived in an outfit that felt complete. Usually, portrait photography sessions are carefully planned in advance.
Sometimes client overthink their outfit. If the clothes fit, feel comfortable, and are true to you, then wear it.
Posing for the camera is a difficult task, but Phil Kramer and his team guide their clients through this process. However, during this session, Melissa knew how to work it.
The brown jacket and glasses were excellent clothing choices because they gave her something to do with her hands. When she wasn’t holding her jacket, she was biting the frame of her glasses. It was fun, casual, but more importantly, eye-catching.
This look supported her personality instead of hiding it.
If you’re a real estate agent, broker or developer, then this is an important takeaway that you can apply to your portrait photography session.
Published Magazine Photo by Phil Kramer
For executive portrait photographers, published tear sheets are a mark of credibility. They show the final portrait in context. It demonstrates how the shot fits alongside professional graphic design, editorial copy, and publication branding.
Showing the layout conveys Phil Kramer’s experience as a photographer for high-profile real estate agents.
Editorial Portrait Photography for Top Luxury Real Estate Leaders
As a portrait photography studio, we have decades of experience working with real estate agents. Each year, Phil Kramer captures the “Top Luxury Real Estate Leaders” special section for Philadelphia Style, where we photograph an average of 20-30 high-profile real estate professionals.
In addition to this, Phil has helped agents build extensive content libraries. These sessions often include a mix of lifestyle branding photos, group portraits, and professional headshots.
Our experience working with real estate clients helps us understand what these photos need to accomplish.
Whether we are photographing a brokerage president, luxury real estate agent, or commercial developer, the goal is always the same: capture visuals that help the client stand out in a competitive market.
How Real Estate Agents Can Use Portrait Photos
The portraits from this session were created for a magazine article set to release in Spring. However, these photos are an asset and their value extends far beyond the one-time publication.
From one dynamic portrait photography session, a real estate agent can gain a diverse a content library. There are many ways to use this content to catapult your brand identity and build marketing plans. Below is a list of suggestions:
Website design
Online blogs
Outdoor signs
Social media posts
LinkedIn profile pictures
Digital ads
E-mail newsletters
Printed brochures
Press releases
Speaking engagements
Client proposals
We encourage real estate agents to get creative with how they use their photos from a portrait session.
Real estate agents, brokers, and developers hire professional photographers to elevate their public perception. Bold photos that represent your brand can establish trust in a client before they ever meet you. The most important part is placing the media in the right space for others to see it.
Watch Us Work: Behind-The-Scenes Video Reel
During this magazine photo session at AKA University City, our team captured behind-the-scenes video of the creative process. This exclusive look gives future clients a closer look at how we work.
These quick moments reveal the on-set styling process, lighting set-up, and atmosphere on set. Behind-the-scenes content is sharable on social media, which can further promote the client on top of the magazine release.
Frequently Asked Questions
This form of photography captures lifestyle portrait photos of real estate agents, brokers, and developers. The goal is to create strong visuals that communicate their personality and professionalism. Real estate industry leaders use this media to attract more clientele.
Choose an outfit that looks professional and flattering, but at the same time, is true to your personality. Most real estate agents will wear stylish blazers, tailored pants, and dress shoes for their session.
Earth tone colors, like blue, brown, and green are safe options that regularly fit most backdrops. If you’re on the fence about clothes, then bring a few options and we’ll advise your final decision.
Yes. Phil Kramer is a photography studio based in Philadelphia, but has captured real estate agents who work in the surrounding markets of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
No. Phil and his team are aware that real estate agents are not professional models. We are responsible for posing during portrait photography. Our approach includes coaching each client through various poses to make them look their best.
Hire Phil Kramer for Real Estate Branding Photography
Phil Kramer is a commercial portrait photographer in Philadelphia. His studio specializes in photography for real estate agents, brokers, and developers.
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If you are a real estate industry professional searching for a photographer who can capture dynamic images for company, then contact Phil Kramer to begin planning your session.