headshots

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I've not looked through all 505 shots yet. These are a few that grabbed me from the ones the photog said were his favorite.

Color is EXTREMELY unforgiving and these are unretouched. Just so you know. Comments on what says "me" and "hire me" welcome. Comments on things the retoucher will fix (everything from unevenness in my lipstick to stray hair to clothing wrinkles), while welcome, aren't needed; I pay people for that ;)

I have things to say about all of them and me and the process and what I see about me in them, but I don't want to share until I hear you all as I am a biasing force, although I will admit I'm in that "I'm ugly and weird" phase of this process (totally typical) because of how NOT MODERN my face is no matter what I do.

Also, there will be more posted later as I'll probably bounce around in a few directions in the process of making choices. And yes, I'll be choosing multiple photos for multiple purposes including a couple of headshots, a little special skills card (with dance and fencing photos) and various other things.

I am doing color because, despite kinda everything about me, film loves me and I love film.

Comments

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The first time through, I found the last photo quite powerful, but was not certain whether that was due to the contrast with the one preceding it. On returning now, and looking at it without viewing the other one first, though, it's still very effective.

Other than that, I seem to be agreeing with the majority. The first shot is arresting; the second one in the blue dress is friendlier, but not nearly as strong visually. You look fantastic in the brick shirt, but it's not an interesting photo. The wall photo draws the viewer in with its composition, but there's something off about it.

/the opinion of an internet stranger!