That picture is a bit blurry, but that’s Nora Roberts rocking it out on the dance floor at the Harlequin party a the RWA National Conference. She is so wonderful in so many ways.
I’m over at Word Whores today, talking about why scenes should have goals.
Also, I’m choosing a head shot for my book jacket! *muppet flail* A real book jacket!! So, I have four new shots. I’ll likely use the one I pick for all my social media schtuff, so you’ll be looking at it A LOT. Keep that in mind. Let me know which you like and why. I brought a SLEW of books back from the conference, so I’ll be giving away the book of choice to three commenters.
(As soon as my suitcases catch up to me, I’ll take a pic of the stack and you can choose from that.)
All pics taken by Sarah at Pritschow Photography. I think she did an amazing job.
(Also, for the purists, these are not the highest resolution I have – I reduced size for the multi-upload here.)
Take it away!
@jeffekennedy So hard to choose. Hmmm…
My vote would be for either pic # 2 – or # 4 – With # 2 – You have a gorgeous smile & lovely eyes – and w/ # 4 – you see the entirety of the hat itself. (You always have the best hats~)
@jeffekennedy number 2!
@jeffekennedy I love all of them but I think I’m partial to #2.
I like #4 the best, it has some personality to it and is a bit less typical as a head shot than the rest. Love the hat!
My favorite is #2 and hub’s favorite is #4.
Which photo do you think @jeffekennedy should use as her author photo on her book jacket? http://t.co/I0MdvycOaP
I like #2, pretty lady! They’re all great! =)
@BookaliciousPam @jeffekennedy I like the 2nd one.
@kurzkeks @jeffekennedy yay me too!
I really like number two the best! All of them are very nice so it’s a hard choice.
I like the second one the best. =o)
@BookaliciousPam @jeffekennedy I want to say the 1st one (you look intense & awesome), but in the 2nd you look friendly & open. #ProbBetter
As soon as I saw #2, I said, “That one” – and I hadn’t even seen #3 and #4 yet. Even then, #2 still won out.
Number 2!
IMO, the close ups are better because of the size the photo will be on most things. I vote for #2.
Second one down, Jeffe. Awesomesauce!
The one with the hat.
I vote number two! They are all amazing but the second is hands-down my favorite. You look so personable and engaging.
I say #2. It is the eyes, the smile and the jaunty hat angle in that order.
#2. In actor headshots, once we narrow it down to the decent shots, we are taught to cover over the mouth and nose and just look at the eyes. Good luck!
2 or 4, but they all look great!
Photo number 2. Definitely. #1 is too far away. # 3 you have squinty eyes. #4 is not your best shot. #2 IS, however, your best shot.
And yes, I am an amateur photographer who takes her actor husband’s headshots, why do you ask?
ooh, interesting advice, Lesley!
#2 for me as well. You’re smile is just gorgeous in that one.
#2 — and yeah, what gives, I know you’re my age, so why do you look a decade younger? 🙂
I agree with the vast majority. #2, with the suggestion of the hat and the engaging smile works the best. The others are too far away and your eyes are not clearly visible.
gorgeous! but I vote for #2
I vote #2.
And compliments to Sarah.
LOVE #2. So you.
Second one definitely – your eyes are so striking and the photo just says you have a wonderful story to share! (Altho the first one with the fabulous purple hat is great but not my first pick for an author photo.) HUGS!
Absolutely # 2. It is a fabulous shot with just the right amount of blur everywhere except for your eyes. Kudos to your fabulous photographer Sarah who also adheres to the rule of thirds…by putting the main focus of attention NOT directly in the middle of the frame. The tilt of the hat and your head also adds a very nice element which draws you into the frame.
love #2!
Both Dave and I like #2. But I’m also drawn to #1. It’s not a look I see very oft
en of you.
I like two or three!
I like the first one for the book jacket as it has a more serious, sophisticated tone and I like the second one for your social media stuff, because I like your smile and the way the hat is situated in the picture. How many hats do you have btw?
#2
#2! Lovely.
My favorite is #4 – I just wish your necklace was revealed in the picture more – It is a very beautiful piece.
Ever the intentional contrarian I like #1 but concede it’s probably not the “invite me Into your space” look you seek. Then #2 & #4 are my favs.
it is a lovely piece – my CP Laura Bickle gave it to me when I got the Kensington contract. 😀
thanks Misty!
thanks Keena – sorry I never saw you again at RWA, too!!
I have a LOT of hats, Amy. Probably two dozen?
I think you’re the only one to pick #3 from this lot, CC!
It is a different one of me – I think I’ll use it for some things.
thanks!
Kim – I just love that you gave it a critique – too funny!
aw, thank you Veronica! I’ll no doubt use that first one for something.
thanks MM! (I decided not to do it at RWA, after all, as you can see.)
hey – Sarah had good material! 😉
thanks sweetie! ~flutters lashes~
you had me at “engaging” 😀
Clean living and a clear conscience, Tia! And thanks for the compliment!
aw, thanks Carien!
an excellent analysis, Christine – thanks!
thanks Kaily!
Love the term “jaunty” – thanks Jan!
ooh, second use of “engaging” – I like that!
ha ha
thanks Laurie!
Very good point, Rainy!
thanks for voting, Tina!
LOL – you like what you like!
there might be a use for intense and awesome, too…
thanks B.E.!
I had a terrible time choosing, too!
😀
thanks!!!
Interesting that hubs liked #4!
thanks for voting!
I like the “less typical” part, too. And thanks!
thanks for voting!
Thanks Shari! (I’ll keep you out of the book-win list.)
Thanks – I’m all blushy now!
now you know why I had to do this!
Okay everyone, I went with the overwhelmingly popular choice, #2. But I will keep the others for various uses.
Thank you all so much for helping me pick!!
I’ll post the three winners (via random drawing) tomorrow.
#1 is kind of cool, though – I agree!
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