Yes - profiles with photos consistently generate more direction requests and website clicks than profiles without them. For a remodeler, that means uploading real, recent project photos regularly, not just a handful once at setup.
The practical habit: after every finished job, add a few of the best photos to your Google Business Profile the same week - it's a five-minute task that keeps the profile looking active and gives homeowners exactly the visual proof they're looking for before they ever click through to your website.