Hey!
So, okay, I'm on my 14th book and I've still never had a professional author photo taken. My dad has taken the ones that appear on the backs of most of my book covers. But it's time for something better.
Was discussing with my editor at Moo Press, who suggested that I just go to a Sears or JC Penney Portrait Center. Never would have thought of that, but I visited their websites and realized they look good!
Now the question is pose/background/props. I'm sick of the author photos where the author is leaning on a stack of her books. And I'm not too fond of plain ole' headshots.
First question: Anyone want to share their author photos here to inspire me?
Second: Ideas? I'll probably go with a plain white background, and wear a solid dark-colored shirt. Beyond that, what can I do to not be boring?
My problem is the wide range of books I write-- this photo has to be appropriate for everything from children's picture books to celeb biographies to books for writers... so it can't fall too much into any one category.
Suggestions welcome!
P.S. Am planning to do this next week. Currently battling a pimple that won't die.
So, okay, I'm on my 14th book and I've still never had a professional author photo taken. My dad has taken the ones that appear on the backs of most of my book covers. But it's time for something better.
Was discussing with my editor at Moo Press, who suggested that I just go to a Sears or JC Penney Portrait Center. Never would have thought of that, but I visited their websites and realized they look good!
Now the question is pose/background/props. I'm sick of the author photos where the author is leaning on a stack of her books. And I'm not too fond of plain ole' headshots.
First question: Anyone want to share their author photos here to inspire me?
Second: Ideas? I'll probably go with a plain white background, and wear a solid dark-colored shirt. Beyond that, what can I do to not be boring?
My problem is the wide range of books I write-- this photo has to be appropriate for everything from children's picture books to celeb biographies to books for writers... so it can't fall too much into any one category.
Suggestions welcome!
P.S. Am planning to do this next week. Currently battling a pimple that won't die.