Or how about this one?

06 Jun, 2010

Or how about this one?

Posted by andrea tomkins in: Photography

Isn’t it ironic that the photographer hates having her photo taken? :)

If you’re just tuning in, I happen to be having a small nervous breakdown about a photo I need to submit this week.

Can I just say one thing: DAMN THAT WIDOW’S PEAK.

I am leaning heavily towards a cropped version of photo #1 in the previous post. My mother prefers #2. Mark likes #3 but a whole bunch of you don’t. And then there’s the small contingent who don’t like any of them. I’m not sure what do you with you. :) Anyway, Mark took this photo too.

I have been having second thoughts about wearing a white shirt and suit jack combo for this headshot, so I went for a plain collared shirt instead. Kind of matches my bluegreenygrey eyes, doesn’t it? :)

This is the last time I’ll be asking, I swear. What do you think? Is this one better than #1 from below?

50 Responses to "Or how about this one?"

1 | Hellcat13

June 6th, 2010 at 1:22 pm

Oh, I LOVE this one. The colour really makes your eyes pop.

2 | Marla

June 6th, 2010 at 1:34 pm

Yes, better! And do you enjoy having a nice long neck? I’ve always wondered what it’s like not to be a neckless wonder.

3 | andrea

June 6th, 2010 at 1:40 pm

Thanks Hellcat! Marla, I will be forwarding all comments to all the people who called me Giraffe when I was 10.

4 | DaniGirl

June 6th, 2010 at 1:58 pm

Oh, I’m obviously late to the party, but this is a wonderful shot, head and shoulders (ha!) above the other three. The colour does bring out your eyes without calling attention away from your face, and it has a nice softness that’s appealing. Well done!!

Now, reward us all for our efforts and spill the secret media blitz, please???

5 | Susan

June 6th, 2010 at 2:02 pm

Go with this one. You look great with this angle and smile! It us much better than the other three.

6 | stephanie nakamura

June 6th, 2010 at 2:06 pm

I like this one the best! (I had picked #1 below).

7 | Heather Ann

June 6th, 2010 at 2:12 pm

Definitely this one!

And those ‘none of the above’ people, they just wanted you to go back and do another because they thought you could do better, not because there was anything wrong with the subject or the pictues. Do not despair, Andrea!

8 | Cath

June 6th, 2010 at 2:16 pm

I really like this one. Love the necklace/shirt combination – will work great in colour or black and white.

9 | Erica at KitchissippiKids

June 6th, 2010 at 2:19 pm

This is a beautiful photo.

10 | Sheila D.

June 6th, 2010 at 2:37 pm

I like this one the most. Nice smile.

11 | Lee

June 6th, 2010 at 3:16 pm

This one definitely ROCKS.

The background doesn’t distract and it feels like you’re enjoying yourself in that moment.

Glad you did over!

12 | Krista

June 6th, 2010 at 3:23 pm

This is it! Very nice.

13 | Bob LeDrew

June 6th, 2010 at 3:28 pm

Best one yet. CUT! PRINT!

14 | Laura

June 6th, 2010 at 3:47 pm

I’m late getting in on this…but I like this photo the best. You look GREAT.

15 | Scatteredmom

June 6th, 2010 at 4:02 pm

Yes, this one is best. Use it!

16 | Kim

June 6th, 2010 at 4:05 pm

YES! This is the one. The overall colour and background of this photo suits you better than in photo#1. You have a friendly smile and appear approachable, casual yet professional. And I would trust you with my money!!!
(I also chose photo#1 previously)

17 | Finola

June 6th, 2010 at 4:06 pm

I agree with the masses and like this one best!

18 | Patti

June 6th, 2010 at 4:18 pm

Yes yes this is the one.
I really like this one great smile and color you are wearing!!

19 | Amy @ Muddy Boots

June 6th, 2010 at 4:50 pm

This one is heaps -HEAPS!- better. Everything about it. The background, the clothes choice, your hair. I like how your hair frames your face better in this one. In your previous #1 and #2, I think your hair was tucked behind your ear or something and you didn’t really see it at all on the far side of your face. This is a vast improvement.

(Although I think I’d lighten the exposure and increase the contrast a bit more so it’ll pop more in print.)

(P.S. You really look lovely in this one! I think everyone agrees!)

20 | Annie @ PhD in Parenting

June 6th, 2010 at 4:59 pm

This one knocks all the others out of the park!

21 | Ginger

June 6th, 2010 at 5:11 pm

This one! This one! Completely beautiful!

22 | milkfacemama

June 6th, 2010 at 5:30 pm

This one for sure – it’s lovely (and fun and professional and trustworthy, etc, etc).

23 | coffee with julie

June 6th, 2010 at 5:47 pm

Yes! This is a fantastic photo! Love it.

24 | hillary

June 6th, 2010 at 6:00 pm

This one for sure! I liked the pose and the smile for #1 below, but your hair in the back made me just want to smooth it. It wasn’t terrible, but not quite right. I didn’t pick one before, cause I thought there’d be a better shot coming… this one is it for sure!

25 | karen

June 6th, 2010 at 6:08 pm

I like this one best.

26 | Shan @ the fairy blogmother

June 6th, 2010 at 6:10 pm

Love this one the most!

27 | bushidoka

June 6th, 2010 at 6:19 pm

this one, hands down

28 | Katie

June 6th, 2010 at 6:58 pm

This is my pick. Great colour, great smile – Happy woman.

29 | @WannabeMomErin

June 6th, 2010 at 7:15 pm

This one is definitely my favorite.

30 | cgb

June 6th, 2010 at 7:28 pm

This one is my fav!

And I’ve always wanted a widow’s peak – I think they’re a beautiful feature!

31 | Sue1788

June 6th, 2010 at 8:48 pm

Definitely this one!

32 | Lara

June 6th, 2010 at 8:57 pm

I like this one the most!! :)

33 | Marianne

June 6th, 2010 at 9:07 pm

This one! You look professional, intelligent and friendly. I love the colour with your eyes and also the composition. Oh, and what widow’s peak? I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t said anything, because my attention is drawn to your eyes and smile in this photo.

34 | Robyn

June 6th, 2010 at 9:19 pm

This is the one — very friendly yet professional.

35 | Nadine C.

June 6th, 2010 at 11:00 pm

This one is perfect ! I loved #1 from before but this one is brilliant ! I like the clothes in both, I just prefer the straight forward shot as opposed to the “overhead” shot…also something about the lighting ! Beautiful picture !

36 | Stefania (Ingredients for Life)

June 7th, 2010 at 6:14 am

I like this one better!

37 | Jay

June 7th, 2010 at 6:18 am

This one gets my vote too!

38 | Pamela

June 7th, 2010 at 8:16 am

I was one of the “none of the above” in round one.This photo captures your “true light” from inside. Well worth the retake!

39 | Thomas

June 7th, 2010 at 8:35 am

Even more perfect than #1!

40 | Betsy Mae

June 7th, 2010 at 9:26 am

I like this one too.

41 | Melissa

June 7th, 2010 at 9:46 am

This by far my fave too. Would have picked #1 as well previously, but I’m glad you got a reshoot!

42 | Kellie

June 7th, 2010 at 11:15 am

Ok, this one now. For sure. Colour is fabulous and it’s very “you”. Friendly and professional.
Also like the jewellry – shows your creative appreciation. I agree with everyone else, I guess. You’ve got a winner!

43 | binki

June 7th, 2010 at 4:36 pm

Way to go Mark! You rock.

44 | cura

June 7th, 2010 at 6:04 pm

Definitely pick the latest photo. Way better than the first 3.

45 | Carrie C

June 7th, 2010 at 6:10 pm

This one for sure – you look very natural and relaxed. It’s perfect!

46 | andrea

June 7th, 2010 at 8:14 pm

Thanks everyone! I love it too. I think this one is a keeper.

47 | LO

June 8th, 2010 at 4:55 pm

YES this is the one!

48 | Donna

June 11th, 2010 at 3:18 pm

good choice – you look beautiful

49 | Mandy From Nova Scotia

June 14th, 2010 at 8:28 am

I am late to comment but just in case you’re still reading I love this shot of you, you look gorgeous!

50 | Eloisa

June 22nd, 2010 at 11:19 pm

Yes. The colour of your shirt and your smile makes you more approachable than the other, while the angle makes you look professional.

Loving your blog as always!
And your girls are getting prettier :)

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