Hi Joel, personally I prefer the more casual shot you've posted - your profile pic is too frontal for my taste, but I also understand that professional snappers shy away from "mug" style shots, that kind of strip the character from the model... the shot I prefer shows great character and refelects, in my opinion, someone that's open, confident and easy to do business with.
I can barely see you. My mind is wondering what's all the stuff? What's on your bed? Why are you sharing a photo of your bedroom? What are all those things on the wall? What's on your arms? My poor brain is overloaded with all this unanswered information!
Landscaping biz? Why not try a photo with you in a newly constructed garden? Or a face close up with a shovel or rake beside you? I think you might be really cute but I can't really see your face!
I like your moody soulful look "Lyric Sol", it certainly suits your business, but I think you should add your name. We're all in the people business and it's you that counts, in the middle of the night.
I like it. You look professional sitting in your desk chair, good hair for your face, just the right amount of make up, dressed just fine for a home based business where really anything goes anyway. It's a bit small (like mine) so at first glance it's a bit hard to see you but gives a person reason to click on your profile too. Nicely choice. 9