Photoshoot for new author pics
Number one
all photos by Tracy Ketcher
The wondrous Tracy Ketcher - www.tracyketcher.com - arrived this morning with a ton of camera equipment, lights, and Horsey Girl as her assistant, and we proceeded to have the most fun and relaxed photoshoot I have ever had. It helped that Tracy suggested Mimosas at around 11am, and then we threw the music on and basically had a great time.
But more to the point, I think these may be my favorite pictures of all time. I can't decide which to use for my new author photo...I'm leaning towards the garden ones but I love the interior ones too.
These are the pre-shots, as in, the photographer takes these shots, then makes them the best they can possibly be. You've also got to hope they photoshop out any horrible blemishes, but not, as has happened to me in the past, too much, or you end up looking like Barbie. But this is me, warts and all (A little strange to admit, but the more grey I have - very evident in the outside shots - the more I love it).
So which picture??? Help!
Number Two
Number Three
Number Four
Number Five
Number Six
Number Seven
They're all fantastic - but #3 is my favorite.
They're all fantastic - but #3 is my favorite.
Number 4 - love your smile and your natural "at ease" look!
Number 4 - love your smile and your natural "at ease" look!
I like # 4! Now what are you going to do? Everyone like a different one! They are all good...so I guess you are golden! Cheers!
I like # 4! Now what are you going to do? Everyone like a different one! They are all good...so I guess you are golden! Cheers!
I like #3 best.
I like #3 best.
Now since I've seen the new pics added I am changing my mind. I think I like #7 best of all. By the way, what a lovely top!! Where ever did you get it?
Now since I've seen the new pics added I am changing my mind. I think I like #7 best of all. By the way, what a lovely top!! Where ever did you get it?
I really love the pictures of you in your home but the one of you Smiling on the couch looks as if you are Excited, relaxed and ready to start reading a Wonderful new book!!!!
I really love the pictures of you in your home but the one of you Smiling on the couch looks as if you are Excited, relaxed and ready to start reading a Wonderful new book!!!!
You look the most content and happy in #4 & #6. I'd use one of those!
You look the most content and happy in #4 & #6. I'd use one of those!
#4! So cute!
#4! So cute!
#1, #2, or #3
#1, #2, or #3
Love #4!
Love #4!
#4! : )
#4! : )
All the shots are nice but No. 4 and 6 are the best (:
All the shots are nice but No. 4 and 6 are the best (:
I like the two of you curled up on your sofa the best. They make me want to curl up on my sofa and read your new book. Loved the sneak preview by the way! I am ordering my copy right away so that I can read it as soon as it's available.
I like the two of you curled up on your sofa the best. They make me want to curl up on my sofa and read your new book. Loved the sneak preview by the way! I am ordering my copy right away so that I can read it as soon as it's available.
Definitely number 4, the smiling sofa one looks relaxed and very friendly.
Definitely number 4, the smiling sofa one looks relaxed and very friendly.
I like four and seven the best from a picture perspective, but not sure if maybe #1 is a better "look" for a book jacket, it's a smile but not quite? I have no idea, I have an impossible time choosing my own pics so I usually give a whole pile to the publisher and let them choose. Decision avoidance! You look great in all of them though.
I like four and seven the best from a picture perspective, but not sure if maybe #1 is a better "look" for a book jacket, it's a smile but not quite? I have no idea, I have an impossible time choosing my own pics so I usually give a whole pile to the publisher and let them choose. Decision avoidance! You look great in all of them though.
Lovely pix, but #7 is the winner for me.
Lovely pix, but #7 is the winner for me.
#3 or #4 hands down!
#3 or #4 hands down!
I LOVE #3--it is just a relaxed natural looking shot.
I LOVE #3--it is just a relaxed natural looking shot.
All are great, but I like number 3 the most!
All are great, but I like number 3 the most!
number 4! but can you zoom it in a bit?
number 4! but can you zoom it in a bit?
Dear Jane,
Number 1. There is a real sense of 'harmony'. By this I mean the setting I suppose. The colours of the flowers frame your face beautifully. It is warm, inviting and says to me 'Guess what! I've written another great book - and you're going to love it!'
Dear Jane,
Number 1. There is a real sense of 'harmony'. By this I mean the setting I suppose. The colours of the flowers frame your face beautifully. It is warm, inviting and says to me 'Guess what! I've written another great book - and you're going to love it!'
I love #4 the best as the smile seems the most genuine. It makes me want to know you and come sit with you and talk about our latest favorite book. The other ones seem a bit too stiff?? Not quite sure I don't connect with the other pics.
I'm glad you mentioned these were the 'unpretty' pics b/c as a pro photog I was worried for you for a moment! I thought they were the final product and was going to suggest perhaps a few edits were needed so they zing a bit more!
I love #4 the best as the smile seems the most genuine. It makes me want to know you and come sit with you and talk about our latest favorite book. The other ones seem a bit too stiff?? Not quite sure I don't connect with the other pics.
I'm glad you mentioned these were the 'unpretty' pics b/c as a pro photog I was worried for you for a moment! I thought they were the final product and was going to suggest perhaps a few edits were needed so they zing a bit more!