Critique my author photo

JennaGlatzer · Jul 29, 2005

OK, be honest. What do you think of this as an author photo?

Lauri B · Jul 29, 2005

JennaGlatzer said:
OK, be honest. What do you think of this as an author photo?

Well, duh--you look beautiful.

Sarita · Jul 29, 2005

Jenna! This is gorgeous! Wow, are your teeth white

And you look like a real person vs. a posed person.

LloydBrown · Jul 29, 2005

JennaGlatzer said:
OK, be honest. What do you think of this as an author photo?

Hey, you're hot! Now my wife's gonna start to get jealous when I get on this board. (yes, must spell that last word correctly. "Honey, I'm gonna go get on the AW broad" would go over poorly at the Brown house.)

scfirenice · Jul 29, 2005

Hey, you are hot...and I'm a girl...a married girl...but you're hot!!!!

maestrowork · Jul 29, 2005

The long line of drooling AWers (men and women alike) will have no end...

jdkiggins · Jul 29, 2005

Jenna,

Your photo is absolutely beautiful. It will look wonderful on your book.
We old farts (whom you thought could outrun you) are wishing we were young and beautiful again.

Carole · Jul 29, 2005

I'm a newbie here, but I do have to comment. Of course you are just a beautiful gal. I think that goes without saying, so here is what struck me: You look so approachable!

So many book jackets have stuffy, posed pics that look like they were shot 20 years ago under harsh lights while the subject was holding the "cheese" position!! Yours seems so much more natural. A lovely gal with a mind like that can be nothing but a fab combination!

~~Carole

DJP · Jul 29, 2005

Hey Jenna,

I agree. You look very approachable in this photo; you look like a real person. I liked the way it was taken on an angle, gives it a different twist. Very nice.

Unique · Jul 29, 2005

Wow!!

(wish I looked like that - even 1/2 way like that)

OneTeam OneDream · Jul 29, 2005

Umm......Ummm.....(drool)..My suggestion would be to have the author photo on the cover facing the customers, I'd definitely buy it! Ha.

three seven · Jul 29, 2005

I actually think the snippet you've used for your avatar is better (and I mean exactly as it is, not as an idea).

But if you want to go with the body shot then I'd recommend either toning down the dress, which is so loud that it draws the eye directly to your chest (and figure-hugging enough that it stays there), or losing the colour altogether, as follows:

aadams73 · Jul 29, 2005

Jenna, you look gorgeous and friendly.

Vanessa · Jul 29, 2005

three seven said:
I actually think the snippet you've used for your avatar is better (and I mean exactly as it is, not as an idea).

But if you want to go with the body shot then I'd recommend either toning down the dress, which is so loud that it draws the eye directly to your chest (and figure-hugging enough that it stays there), or losing the colour altogether, as follows:

Ok, here's my lil nickel minus three pennies...Jenna you are very attractive. And yep that's also coming from a woman who does recognize beauty. Nothing more. But I have to agree with "three seven." This picture leads one to the face and then straight to the chest; which you are blessed to wear nicely. The avatar shot shows a more ..if I may.."author territory look." Now on the other hand depending on what your marketing strategy is, well this shot could stand alone luring in some potential readers.

Bottom line is that this shot shows that you're beautiful and sexy first. The avatar shows that you're beautiful and a writer first then leads one to imagine what the rest of you may look like. Just my opinion.

LloydBrown · Jul 29, 2005

Vanessa said:
Bottom line is that this shot shows that you're beautiful and sexy first. The avatar shows that you're beautiful and a writer first then leads one to imagine what the rest of you may look like. Just my opinion.

Just for the record, Jenna, I wasn't one of the people staring at your boobies. With all the conversation, I did have to take a look, but I didn't perceive the mammo-centric view that others have suggested.

maestrowork · Jul 29, 2005

I agree with Three... I do like the color one better, but the dress was too colorful and busy. So dulling it down is a good move, drawing attention to your face instead of your chest

I'll go with the color, though. Maybe tweak the contrast a little and soften the edges...

OneTeam OneDream · Jul 29, 2005

LloydBrown said:
Just for the record, Jenna, I wasn't one of the people staring at your boobies.
QUOTE]

I was..........er.....not, was not.

maestrowork · Jul 29, 2005

I felt so dirty rubbing my cursor all over... when I was photoshopping her... picture.

Lady of Prose · Jul 29, 2005

I've always favored black and white over color on book jackets. They seem more professional to me, for some reason--and for some less attractive authors, are far more flattering. Color can bring out any flaws that may be in one's complexion--and, I've always found that shoulder/head shots seem to leave a lasting impression, and appeal to the broad spectrum of readers, as opposed to full body shots. HOWEVER, having said all that, (and I didn't have to look at Jenna's boobies to form an opinion)

which ever you choose, Jenna, will be the right choice; I'm sure.

three seven · Jul 29, 2005

Isn't it great how a simple comment about the framing and colour balance of a photograph prompts the men to protest loudly that they aren't a bunch of pervs, and the women to snidely imply that we are...

I, for the record, am not saying anything 'for the record'.

Lady of Prose · Jul 29, 2005

Well, golly gee, three-seven. Can't blame the guys for being guys and the women for appreciating it. All of us love having fun, and kidding around.

Vanessa · Jul 29, 2005

I love the edit you did Maestrowork. What a tremendous difference in changing the contrast. Now the shot looks richer and bolder and toned in some areas.

But I still have to stick with the avatar being my preference. Has anybody noticed too that the avatar is a different shot than the head shot of the full shot? (Arrrghhh...u know what I mean! Don't ya?) I didn't early on after just taking a glimpse.

three seven · Jul 29, 2005

Is this what I get for spending a more sensible amount of time here?

:Headbang:

awatkins · Jul 29, 2005

I love it, Jenna! Can I use it on my book??

GonnaBeFamous · Jul 29, 2005

Vanessa said:
Ok, here's my lil nickel minus three pennies...Jenna you are very attractive. And yep that's also coming from a woman who does recognize beauty. Nothing more. But I have to agree with "three seven." This picture leads one to the face and then straight to the chest; which you are blessed to wear nicely. The avatar shot shows a more ..if I may.."author territory look." Now on the other hand depending on what your marketing strategy is, well this shot could stand alone luring in some potential readers.

Bottom line is that this shot shows that you're beautiful and sexy first. The avatar shows that you're beautiful and a writer first then leads one to imagine what the rest of you may look like. Just my opinion.

As much as I like hte photo as a single male, I'm going to have to agree with her. THe photo is TOO much sexiness for a author photo on a book.

I think you should cut it out so its from the neck and above like in your avatar.

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