Monday, March 23, 2009

The Dreaded Photo Shoot

Ok, so one of the necessities of being an author is having an author photo. And since the most recent picture of me is about two years old, I found myself in need of new ones. And oh, did I mention how much I loathe having my picture taken? There is something about a camera that automatically turns me into some kind of mutant with lumps and bumps where I'm pretty sure there weren't any before.

But, I bit the bullet, braved the storm, etc. etc. And here's what we came up with that wasn't totally hideous. I'd love to hear everyone's opinion on them. (Unless your opinion is "Oh my god, what is that THING!" in which case you can keep it to yourself)

And I am aware that not all of these would work for a traditional author photo, but they were too cool to pass up. Apparently, vanity's name is...me!

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5: (and my personal favorite)


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25 comments:

  1. cindyMarch 23, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    i vote 4 as my favorite. then 3!

    yay author fotos!!!

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  2. LoriMarch 23, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    3 or 5!

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  3. sue laybournMarch 23, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    I reckon 2 or 5 for me.

    coolness.

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  4. Courtney Allison MoultonMarch 23, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    I like #3. Less white space, more on your face.

    They are all great!!

    Courtney

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  5. JenWriterMarch 23, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    I love number 5. I think it would be a great cover copy photo. And then you could use number 3 as well if you needed a more traditional author photo for something.

    Yay, great pics!

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  6. Rose PresseyMarch 23, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    I like 2 and 3. Red looks good on you.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    I like the second one. I like the contrast of the white chair and your black clothes, and your face looks good in that one.

    Dorothy Winsor

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  8. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    #3. Flattering and professional. All the pics are cool, but the red is more approachable. $0.02, subjective, no doubt other writers will feel differently, etc.

    (Second pick is #2.)

    --Ganymede

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  9. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Hi Tas! My favourite was #4, followed by #3. Definitely.

    Wowee zowee! I'm so happy for you.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    I vote 2.

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  11. GretchenMarch 23, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    3. You look fantastic in that color!

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  12. Michelle MutoMarch 23, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    #3, definitely the red one.

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  13. Gary CorbyMarch 23, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    #3. By a weird coincidence, I was doing exactly the same thing yesterday. I rather enjoyed doing the photos!

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  14. EllaMarch 23, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    I like two and five.

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  15. AuggyMarch 23, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Number 4, or number 6.

    Wife votes 3.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    I prefer 3, but the hubby prefers 1 or 6. We are a fickle bunch.

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  17. Karen DuvallMarch 23, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    I vote for 2 or 3, but 3 is my fave. Red is definitely your color!

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  18. Gypsy ThorntonMarch 23, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Which one do you feel is most 'you' as you WANT to be seen?

    Personally I like pics that hint at a little something going on behind the scenes, rather than just a pretty picture.

    2 is intriguing and interestingly expressive while you look most at ease in 5 and 6.

    Author photos make it THAT much closer to being 'real' - how exciting! Good luck with your book and with choosing. :)

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  19. UnknownMarch 23, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    I like 2 or 4.

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  20. BeshterBooksMarch 23, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    My vote, 3, 5, and 6. I think 3 is most professional, 6 is after that, and 5 just because it reminds me so much of Tasmin, thus a younger, dorkier time.

    OK, younger at least.

    And I don't see what you've to complain about, hon, you are beautiful.

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  21. Tez MillerMarch 23, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    I vote for #4 :-)

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  22. Julianne DouglasMarch 23, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    I vote for #2. Great pics!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    My vote goes for 5 because it shows the most personality. Second choice is 3. It's more professional and a flattering color. Very nice!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    My vote is for #5. You look so purdy!!!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Ooooo whoops I meant my vote was for #3!! Although all are beautiful of course.

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