Comments on: My Picture Sucks http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/08/31/my-picture-sucks/ advocacy for the job seeker Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:17:00 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: I think I was wrong » Confessions of an Executive Restaurant Recruiter http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/08/31/my-picture-sucks/comment-page-1/#comment-71366 I think I was wrong » Confessions of an Executive Restaurant Recruiter Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:57:58 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/863#comment-71366 [...] Look at the evidence, Jessica plays an incredibly convincing klutz who is loveable, but certainly not the most suave and sophisticated creature that you have ever met.  And Jason, well he certainly is loveable, and he is about as helpful a person as you will ever find… but no one will ever confuse him with Rico Suave.  Now you have Jessica in the included portrait, which differs mightily from all of the other eye-candy shots that have graced this blog for low these many months… and you have Jason’s article about his mug shot in which he admits that his photo is sort of goofy… (I think I notice a strong family resemblance) where both of them are sporting somewhat silly grins. [...] [...] Look at the evidence, Jessica plays an incredibly convincing klutz who is loveable, but certainly not the most suave and sophisticated creature that you have ever met.  And Jason, well he certainly is loveable, and he is about as helpful a person as you will ever find… but no one will ever confuse him with Rico Suave.  Now you have Jessica in the included portrait, which differs mightily from all of the other eye-candy shots that have graced this blog for low these many months… and you have Jason’s article about his mug shot in which he admits that his photo is sort of goofy… (I think I notice a strong family resemblance) where both of them are sporting somewhat silly grins. [...]

]]> By: linda lopeke http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/08/31/my-picture-sucks/comment-page-1/#comment-70074 linda lopeke Wed, 05 Sep 2007 23:23:11 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/863#comment-70074 Hi Jason, I like your photo and think you look very friendly and approachable in it. And yes, I do have a headshot myself, one colour and one black and white in both high and low resolution. In fact, having a professional headshot is one of the tips included in the article Top 10 Tools for 21st Century Success! And it's sparked quite a conversation too. Can't wait to see what your new pics look like! Linda M. Lopeke www.lindalopeke.com www.smartstartcoach.com Hi Jason,

I like your photo and think you look very friendly and approachable in it. And yes, I do have a headshot myself, one colour and one black and white in both high and low resolution. In fact, having a professional headshot is one of the tips included in the article Top 10 Tools for 21st Century Success! And it’s sparked quite a conversation too. Can’t wait to see what your new pics look like!

Linda M. Lopeke
http://www.lindalopeke.com
http://www.smartstartcoach.com

]]> By: Jason Alba http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/08/31/my-picture-sucks/comment-page-1/#comment-69527 Jason Alba Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:51:42 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/863#comment-69527 Ok, so it doesn't *suck*... I found the other quote (and updated the post appropriately), and will post my new pics this week :) Thanks for the dialog here... it's been interesting to get these comments (Rand is the only guy, and he says "it's cool" whereas the ladies say it's a needed change :p). Hang tight for the new pics coming this week :) Ok, so it doesn’t *suck*… I found the other quote (and updated the post appropriately), and will post my new pics this week :)

Thanks for the dialog here… it’s been interesting to get these comments (Rand is the only guy, and he says “it’s cool” whereas the ladies say it’s a needed change :p).

Hang tight for the new pics coming this week :)

]]> By: Rand http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/08/31/my-picture-sucks/comment-page-1/#comment-69488 Rand Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:55:47 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/863#comment-69488 Jason, As usual, I am odd man out. I like the picture. It looks professional, but not like the standard head shot you see over and over. I think professional, but different, is the way to go. Depending what field you are in, trying to look cool can hurt your credibility. Jason,

As usual, I am odd man out. I like the picture. It looks professional, but not like the standard head shot you see over and over. I think professional, but different, is the way to go. Depending what field you are in, trying to look cool can hurt your credibility.

]]> By: Krystyna http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/08/31/my-picture-sucks/comment-page-1/#comment-69279 Krystyna Sun, 02 Sep 2007 17:16:13 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/863#comment-69279 Photoshot makeup. Use good counceler to cover all blemishes, uneven skin. Foundation, should be match and never darker. Don't forget to apply foundation on neck, eyelids area; sometimes decolette (depend what you wear). Use good, waterproof mascara, so the color is not dissolve, spread on eyelids. Eyeliner - very sharp for nice, gentle (not too heavy) lines. Smoke (corners eyes darker) shedows for fotoshots looks great. Lipstick - not too light, but be critical to yourself and remember - too strong, heavy makeup makes us look older, and tired. Have fun with makeup. Over lipstick use lip gloss (looks sexy). Check colors (shadows) - follow checks bones; use under checks bones line, than spread nicely. To achieve good fotoshots be prepare before. Be appreciate to youself and invest for feeling good. Take good one or twice facial. Facial makes skin more relaxing, free from blemishes, and after - we don't need to use too much makeup application. Have done waxing eyebrows. Eyebrows is face frame. Imagine beautiful picture - but if the frame is not match so, doesn't look good. Picture looks good on little darker wall shadows. Clothing - top darker but mix, and don't forget smile. Photoshot makeup. Use good counceler to cover all blemishes, uneven skin. Foundation, should be match and never darker. Don’t forget to apply foundation on neck, eyelids area; sometimes decolette (depend what you wear).

Use good, waterproof mascara, so the color is not dissolve, spread on eyelids. Eyeliner – very sharp for nice, gentle (not too heavy) lines. Smoke (corners eyes darker) shedows for fotoshots looks great. Lipstick – not too light, but be critical to yourself and remember – too strong, heavy makeup makes us look older, and tired. Have fun with makeup. Over lipstick use lip gloss (looks sexy).

Check colors (shadows) – follow checks bones; use under checks bones line, than spread nicely. To achieve good fotoshots be prepare before.

Be appreciate to youself and invest for feeling good. Take good one or twice facial. Facial makes skin more relaxing, free from blemishes, and after – we don’t need to use too much makeup application.

Have done waxing eyebrows. Eyebrows is face frame. Imagine beautiful picture – but if the frame is not match so, doesn’t look good.

Picture looks good on little darker wall shadows. Clothing – top darker but mix, and don’t forget smile.

]]> By: James Guske http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/08/31/my-picture-sucks/comment-page-1/#comment-69218 James Guske Sun, 02 Sep 2007 12:41:44 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/863#comment-69218 Your picture is not that bad. Your picture is not that bad.

]]> By: Krystyna http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/08/31/my-picture-sucks/comment-page-1/#comment-69072 Krystyna Sat, 01 Sep 2007 14:05:08 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/863#comment-69072 One of my interests is photography. I have done foto reports, photo shots for others. I don't like to pose myself. My goal is always look: not too professional but cool, not too funny but normal, not too cold (stranger) but on the ground. It's very hard to be that way on the photoshot. I really don't like my photoshot on drive license - I'm sure that many of us too. Mostly we look scarred, sometimes so funny - we cannot recognize even ourselves. One of my interests is photography. I have done foto reports, photo shots for others. I don’t like to pose myself. My goal is always look: not too professional but cool, not too funny but normal, not too cold (stranger) but on the ground. It’s very hard to be that way on the photoshot. I really don’t like my photoshot on drive license – I’m sure that many of us too. Mostly we look scarred, sometimes so funny – we cannot recognize even ourselves.

]]> By: Maggie http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/08/31/my-picture-sucks/comment-page-1/#comment-68886 Maggie Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:53:55 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/863#comment-68886 I agree with Julie and Janet; it's too dark and gloomy - looks dated. These days anything on the web should be bright, light and preferrably against a light background. Think about website design for instance; how many professional and modern websites do you see these days that have a black or navy background? Very few. Most have white or light colored backgrounds. The same goes for photos. A crisp white shirt with a primal color tie, set against a beige or even light grey background would look very fresh. Can't wait to see the new pics! :-) Good luck! Maggie http://corprockstar.blogspot.com I agree with Julie and Janet; it’s too dark and gloomy – looks dated. These days anything on the web should be bright, light and preferrably against a light background. Think about website design for instance; how many professional and modern websites do you see these days that have a black or navy background? Very few. Most have white or light colored backgrounds. The same goes for photos. A crisp white shirt with a primal color tie, set against a beige or even light grey background would look very fresh.

Can’t wait to see the new pics! :-) Good luck!

Maggie
http://corprockstar.blogspot.com

]]> By: Julie http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/08/31/my-picture-sucks/comment-page-1/#comment-68885 Julie Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:46:17 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/863#comment-68885 Okay what can I say? I agree it's just the lighting but goth isn't a good look for a book or business shot. :) Hopefully we have you set up now and please...just CALL when you need something! Okay what can I say? I agree it’s just the lighting but goth isn’t a good look for a book or business shot. :)

Hopefully we have you set up now and please…just CALL when you need something!

]]> By: Janet Meiners http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/08/31/my-picture-sucks/comment-page-1/#comment-68841 Janet Meiners Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:07:22 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/863#comment-68841 Yes, I like having one also. I made friends with a pair of artists - one a photographer and one a makeup artist. They are married and moved to Utah from LA. He used to take pictures of models (in swimsuits) for Playboy. He kept having me leave my mouth slightly ajar. It's a decent headshot because I think it looks most like me in real life, except it's practically flawless. Sometimes I get tired of my own headshot and want to delete it. But the feedback has been good except for one comment saying they liked my former more news looking one better (that's on my MySpace page). I don't mind your headshot except for one thing. The shadows and lighting - too dark. Hence the goth comments. I'm sure you'll get everyone's opinion on the new photo. I'm with you - it's necessary - everyone should have one. -Janet Yes, I like having one also. I made friends with a pair of artists – one a photographer and one a makeup artist. They are married and moved to Utah from LA. He used to take pictures of models (in swimsuits) for Playboy. He kept having me leave my mouth slightly ajar.

It’s a decent headshot because I think it looks most like me in real life, except it’s practically flawless.
Sometimes I get tired of my own headshot and want to delete it. But the feedback has been good except for one comment saying they liked my former more news looking one better (that’s on my MySpace page).

I don’t mind your headshot except for one thing. The shadows and lighting – too dark. Hence the goth comments.

I’m sure you’ll get everyone’s opinion on the new photo. I’m with you – it’s necessary – everyone should have one.
-Janet

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