What an absolute pleasure it was to be part of Metropolist | Compass Real Estate‘s Metro Fest earlier this month! As photographers passionate about helping entrepreneurs + professionals put their best face forward, we couldn’t have asked for a better environment to connect with the incredible community Metropolist has cultivated. From brokers to stagers to HVAC providers to home organizers and lenders – there was an incredible community that supports the magic of Metropolist.
A Gathering of Industry Rock Stars
Metro Fest (formerly known as the Broker Tools Expo) truly lived up to its promise as a hub for industry leaders and service professionals. The energy at the Learning Lab was electric – filled with brokers eager to build their dream teams and service providers ready to help them shine in front of their clients.
What struck us most was how Metropolist’s mission-driven approach and strong ethos were reflected in every aspect of the event. The focus wasn’t just on business connections but on fostering meaningful relationships that help everyone thrive. This aligns perfectly with our philosophy that great headshots/imagery aren’t just about looking good – they’re about authentically communicating who you are + how you show up to the clients you serve… and the clients you WANT to be serving.
Faces of the Fest
We had the privilege of offering complimentary headshots to many of the amazing folks in attendance (gallery is linked for your complimentary download here!). From dedicated brokers to fellow vendors and housing industry leaders, each person brought their unique energy to our pop-up studio – which, full transparency, we’re more lifestyle + storytelling photogs – so we absolutely prefer a more casual, candid, fluid + client driven experiences in photographing others versus elementary school style as we offered, but hey… we can also be scrappy and work within the parameters of awesome we’re gifted, like Metro Fest! These images capture not just faces, but the confidence and approachability that make these professionals the “source of the source” for their clients. Here are some of the fantastic professionals we connected with:
Continuing the Connection
Meeting so many dedicated professionals who understand the value of personal branding was inspiring. We know that having a strong visual presence is one of those essential tools that can “help you grow your business” and “boost your bottom line” – exactly what Metro Fest was all about.
As a thank you to the Metropolist community, we’re extending a special offer: 15% off personal branding photography packages when booked by April 15th. Whether you’re a broker looking to elevate your marketing or a service professional wanting to stand out, we’d love to help you visually communicate your unique value. Further – if you have a sweet little squad of humans that help you make your work a joy, we’re offering a “Together We Rise” Collaborative Branding offering which is really a fun, fantastic + economical option if you need photography and not the biggest fan of being THE center of attention of your own photo shoot… sharing is caring in more than one way!
Thank you, Chad, Domenica + Metropolist | Compass, for creating an event that truly helps industry professionals “look like rock stars in 2025 and beyond!” We’re already looking forward to next year’s Metro Fest and the new connections it will bring.
Ready to elevate your personal brand with photography that truly represents you? Contact us today to take advantage of our Metro Fest special offer!
