tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post8498203899858265527..comments2024-02-23T05:16:12.783-05:00Comments on VOICES FROM THE HEART: 5 Tips for Taking a Great Author PhotoMona Riskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-41142385784323295402013-06-09T21:21:30.347-04:002013-06-09T21:21:30.347-04:00For any better and cheap deal intended for bad arm...For any better and cheap deal intended for bad armed forces credit pay day loans, not consume a lot of time on the borrowers <a href="http://www.matespotter.com/search/Richard-Clarke/" rel="nofollow">Anthony Richard Clarke</a> In that situation consumers will most likely find themselves paying bank by the business his signing up Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-61076950163860779952013-03-29T05:00:14.942-04:002013-03-29T05:00:14.942-04:00State law officials initially said witnesses repor...State law officials initially said witnesses reported sense of hearing three explosions in front delapan tahun dan untuk itulah kami berambisi memenanginya," tegas Vidickepada MUTV, Sabtu 5/1/2013. [url=http://www.onlinecasinotaste.co.uk/]http://www.onlinecasinotaste.co.uk/[/url] <a href="http://www.onlinecasinotaste.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">online casino</a> One should Receive a exhaustive sympathy out the games. http://www.onlinecasinotaste.co.uk/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-83982660593899987802011-05-15T09:16:38.100-04:002011-05-15T09:16:38.100-04:00Clarissa,
Great post and adorable picture. I'm...Clarissa,<br />Great post and adorable picture. I'm certainly not photogenic, but my lovely 16 year old Korean daughter is--she's a model and actress.Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930730661273079224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-32023801031667967412011-05-12T15:05:36.941-04:002011-05-12T15:05:36.941-04:00I forgot to mention, Clarissa, that I think you we...I forgot to mention, Clarissa, that I think you were a real cutie in kindergarten!<br /><br />MMarilyn Sue Shankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15899963714473624149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-15648387759393777062011-05-12T15:02:59.055-04:002011-05-12T15:02:59.055-04:00I lucked out. The college I used to work at requir...I lucked out. The college I used to work at required headshots for publicity pix and the guy just happened to catch me at the right angle and lighting (and high enough to leave the body to the imagination). I've been using that as my website photo and since the university used it in public domain, Random House is using it on the book flap, too. Whew! Especially because I have a Billy Bob smile from a chipped front tooth I can't afford to repair. I thought they were going to have to get the cover illustrator to Photoshop a tooth in for me!Marilyn Sue Shankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15899963714473624149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-70946960568985776042011-05-12T12:22:59.973-04:002011-05-12T12:22:59.973-04:00When I decided to have a pro shoot at a conference...When I decided to have a pro shoot at a conference, I had to sign up ahead of them. They sent me a list to suggestions:<br />Wear you hair the way you normally do even if you hair-dresser is going to fix it. <br />Wear make-up, even if you usually don't, but keep it subdued. <br />Wear long sleeves. Bare arms can look awkward. <br />Be sure to choose a color that flatters you.<br />We will try to make you smile or laugh. Be prepared. <br />Best advice I ever got, for the best photo anyone ever took of me. Jane <br />BTW: If you do use a pro,make sure you can use the photo however you want. I did that to be sure I wasn't violating any rules the pros might have.Jane Toombshttp://www.JaneToombs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-40577251985474143552011-05-12T08:50:03.674-04:002011-05-12T08:50:03.674-04:00I'm totally unphotogenic - and OMG, I have my ...I'm totally unphotogenic - and OMG, I have my dog with my in the picture. I know I need a new one but I take such awful pics.P.L. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266607796347848772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-31298734136055505462011-05-11T23:04:29.242-04:002011-05-11T23:04:29.242-04:00Thanks for these tips. I've been dreading the ...Thanks for these tips. I've been dreading the whole photo experience. I don't consider myself particularly photogenic either. LOL! Reading the comments, I think I need to cultivate a photographer for a friend. ;-)Gabriella Hewitthttp://www.GabriellaHewitt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-19596227666716225572011-05-11T21:26:05.094-04:002011-05-11T21:26:05.094-04:00I have a friend who is a photographer. She was so ...I have a friend who is a photographer. She was so helpful. We made a day of it. We drove all over our little town and she took pictures and then I took her to lunch. She got some really great shots, I think.<br /><br />My avatar is one of them from that day.Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754506629717417267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-35519345542700834072011-05-11T20:37:44.716-04:002011-05-11T20:37:44.716-04:00So sorry I wasn't able to keep up with the com...So sorry I wasn't able to keep up with the comments today. You all have beautiful photos and fantastic suggestions. Thanks for commenting. I really do appreciate it, and I look forward to seeing your photos on book jackets soon :)Clarissa Southwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999713155443152791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-52372339385724320052011-05-11T18:25:40.352-04:002011-05-11T18:25:40.352-04:00Clarissa,
I like your kindergarten photo and your ...Clarissa,<br />I like your kindergarten photo and your current one. I am convinced I look like Meg Ryan I just haven't found a camera that works right to capture my Meg Ryan-ness. My favorite photo is me laughing because it seems the most natural as opposed to all the wax figure photos.morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817293003630581559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-90822922023606209312011-05-11T17:23:16.201-04:002011-05-11T17:23:16.201-04:00I have a slightly contrarian opinion -- I'm no...I have a slightly contrarian opinion -- I'm not fond of photos that don't look anything like the author. Look at the publicity photo for Susan Elizabeth Phillips and then meet her in person. She's a tiny woman who you just know is someone's favorite grandma. The photo makes her look like she's ready to chair a meeting of the board. (I had to have someone tell me that's who she was; she looked so unlike her photo.)<br /><br />I understand the vanity element -- we're not conceited or vain for wanting a photo that doesn't look hideous. But as a reader, I'd rather see a photo that looked enough like an author I could pick her out of a crowd, e.g., at RWA's literacy signing.<br /><br />I'm about to have some photos done. I've asked a friend who's a professional photographer, and in the email I sent him a photo (the one of me in this avatar) I like and a photo I don't like because it made me look too much like an extra in a horror film. All I asked was that his photo be of professional quality and that it look like me...double-chin and all.Magdalenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551590278859598110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-89092811730307287612011-05-11T16:02:10.541-04:002011-05-11T16:02:10.541-04:00I just had my first professional "author"...I just had my first professional "author" photo taken at a writers retreat. I hate my pictures. There's always something I don't like. But this woman was good, or she got lucky. I think everyone in the world has that one shot that looks like them but a 1000 times better. However, the chances of catching it is like winning the lottery. I got that shot. I couldn't believe it when I saw her play it back. It was me, but better than me. And the strange thing is when she saw it, she commented how it had a paranormal feel to it. I write paranormal romance and mysteries. So now I'm waiting anxiously on the photo. This one will have to do me about 10 years. :)Anita Clenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121439834252671730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-15901999188069070812011-05-11T12:43:39.283-04:002011-05-11T12:43:39.283-04:00Isn't it remarkable how most people do not lik...Isn't it remarkable how most people do not like photos taken? My Mother is the only person in the world that I know you loved having her photo taken. She always said she wasn't posing, but she was. :)<br /><br />Very interesting ideas and comments. You are right, though, I do love to see who the author is and always look. Am disappointed if there is no photo.<br /><br />Since I am no published yet, I have pushed the idea away, to be faced at another time. Thanks for the tips...<br /><br />BTW, I thought your kindergarden photo was adorable.Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-77295549999591706792011-05-11T11:27:02.123-04:002011-05-11T11:27:02.123-04:00I'm glad you're speaking out against the &...I'm glad you're speaking out against the 'hand on chin' pose, so often used in author photographs, always looking slightly silly.<br /><br />Strangely, it's only female authors who pose in this awkward pose. It makes them look unnatural, uncomfortable, unconfident - which is not the ideal image to project.<br /><br />To appeal to readers, the author needs to look confident (to project that she has confidence in her own writing) and comfortable (to convey that she's comfortable with her own writing).<br /><br />The awkward hand-on-chin pose suggests someone who's awkward in her role as author. In addition, it's very close to certain body language clues for dishonesty (finger on lips) and for anxiety (hand at base of throats). Those aren't good signals to send either.<br /><br />It hadn't occurred to me until you pointed it out that maybe all these unfortunate ladies are desperately trying to hide a double chin. Actually, there photographic techniques for hiding a double chin. One is for the photographer to stand higher up than the model, and to photograph downwards while she looks up. I've seen this work superbly, really dynamic, in portraits of older actresses and dancers. I think it would work just as well for authors. <br /><br />Rayne HallRayne Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13992900621890391763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-33379052447267940452011-05-11T11:15:44.412-04:002011-05-11T11:15:44.412-04:00Excellent post, Clarissa! I've recently learne...Excellent post, Clarissa! I've recently learned about the wonders of technology in touching up the professional photo. I'm amazed by what's possible now. I must say, however, that as I see the photos of the writers who are posting on this, I'm seeing a number of lovely, photogenic people, so I don't buy into the 'I'm not photogenic' position. Yes, you are!Liz Fredericksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-70221010195891568422011-05-11T11:04:04.207-04:002011-05-11T11:04:04.207-04:00I wish I had read this before I had a professional...I wish I had read this before I had a professional head shot done. Although the gal did a great job getting out my wrinkles, it looks too formal, and everyone who knows me knows I'm not formal. What was I thinking? <br /><br />Great advice.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-75967992742858690012011-05-11T10:32:01.767-04:002011-05-11T10:32:01.767-04:00I have zero tips. I rarely take a picture I like. ...I have zero tips. I rarely take a picture I like. This is timely, though, because I've been putting off my photo. I chose a photographer, but I haven't made the appointment. I keep thinking, " Let me lose five pounds and then I'll go." Ugh! Vanity, you're killing me.samantha@samanthagraceauthor.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043060709341696044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-47522143168451061922011-05-11T10:30:16.581-04:002011-05-11T10:30:16.581-04:00As someone who still needs to get some professiona...As someone who still needs to get some professional pictures done, thanks for this advice!D.R. Gradyhttp://www.drgradybooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-9476204324186921502011-05-11T10:29:44.017-04:002011-05-11T10:29:44.017-04:00Thanks for blogging about this topic because I'...Thanks for blogging about this topic because I've never seen anyone deal with this subject before - ever! I just found one of my pictures that I thought looked like "me" as opposed to anything purposely posed, pretending to look "writer-ish" or anything. I never gave it that much thought although of course everyone is going to see it and it shouldn't be a haphazard endeavor. Thanks for that.<br />PattiPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512099085568969698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-16685362448324614762011-05-11T09:25:12.768-04:002011-05-11T09:25:12.768-04:00Just thinking about getting a cover shot done give...Just thinking about getting a cover shot done gives me hives. I've never looked good in a photo, IMO. I always blink at the wrong moment and look half asleep or under the influence of something, hehe.<br /><br />Thanks for the excellent pointers!Luanna Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11594016051931769407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-39508359810481096312011-05-11T09:22:26.858-04:002011-05-11T09:22:26.858-04:00My professional shot looked awful. The shot that ...My professional shot looked awful. The shot that my friend took of me goofing off was awesome. <br /><br />It helps if you have a friend who's a photographer and can take many, many shots of you while you pretend you're a cover model. :)Abigail Sharpehttp://abigailsharpe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-9446297072002811282011-05-11T09:19:08.143-04:002011-05-11T09:19:08.143-04:00Great post Clarissa! I just did my new photo this...Great post Clarissa! I just did my new photo this week. I had my sister who is a hair stylist/make up artist/ amateur photographer come out to help me. We did up my hair and makeup and then we went out to an 18th century bridge in my town. I really wanted to have old stones as the background since I write historicals. It was a beautiful day, so the lighting was perfect. We tried without smiling, but the smiling looked much better. I agree with all those pointers you gave. I would also say to have fun with it. This is your image you present to the world--many of whom will never meet you in person. You want to portray who you are.Eliza Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209596240914705136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-49436576947648211362011-05-11T09:14:34.034-04:002011-05-11T09:14:34.034-04:00Great post! I'm definitely not photogenic eith...Great post! I'm definitely not photogenic either, and I actually did my author shots just last week! Luckily I have a friend who's a photographer and I think, for me at least, what worked was having someone behind the camera that put me at ease. I have to say, writing a book is so much easier than having your picture taken! ;)Amanda Bonillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983960181205765184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-51736797806996174002011-05-11T09:06:07.970-04:002011-05-11T09:06:07.970-04:00Hi Clarissa, I've never been photogenic either...Hi Clarissa, I've never been photogenic either. I wouldn't even show my kindergarten picture; I look like a dweeb. I've not gone for a professional shoot yet, so I appreciate your tips. Thanks for sharing. :)Dawn Marie Hamilronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366244357545585183noreply@blogger.com