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Photo Shoot

Okay, my friends, I need some help. I’m going to try to pick the top 5 pics of my photo shoot today. Keep in mind that the photographer was my husband, bless his heart. I tend to crack up sometimes with him:

 
And yes, don’t worry, I know there are white hairs in there. We’re just gonna work with them for now! Okay, I’ll pick a straight-haired and then a few curly. Trying to look business-y–this photo will be for my proposal sell sheet.
Here’s number ONE
Number TWO
Number THREE
 
Number FOUR
Number FIVE

I do have more, but since I have no clue what I’m doing, I’d love to get your opinion. Oh, I’ll throw in a number SIX that’s similar to number four–

Number SIX

OKAY, PLEASE HELP!
Vote for your fave in the comments box! We’re looking for something that’s sophisticated, yet casual. Serious, yet playful. Approachable, yet dangerous (joke). Cheap, but expensive (ever watched the new Sabrina movie?)…Okay, vote away! Thank you SOOO MUCH!!!

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  1. Rachel says

    March 3, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Number 3, without a doubt…so casual but perfectly chic and lovely at the same time!

  2. TC Avey says

    March 3, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    For a close up I like number 5, but I agree with Rachel that number 3 is the best. It's fun yet sophisticated. I love scarves and I LOVE LOVE LOVE coffee- this photo helps me relate to you the most. All of them are good though.

  3. Heather Day Gilbert says

    March 3, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    Thanks, I've gotten another vote for 3 on the blog, so I appreciate this insight! Yes, I'm all about the coffee, TC! Hee.

  4. Dani Pettrey says

    March 3, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    I vote for number Five. Beautiful pics, btw!

  5. Heather Day Gilbert says

    March 3, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    Thanks so much, Dani! It was kinda fun taking them, but kinda nerve-wracking, too! Your blog shots are gorgeous, too! Did you get a professional to take them?

  6. OriginalCin says

    March 3, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    I vote for number 5, too! It's all you…with no background or prop distractions. Lovely smile, very clean and up close. You're so photogenic! *jealous!*

  7. Heather Day Gilbert says

    March 4, 2012 at 12:46 am

    Thanks, everyone…so far, number three is winning, from here and the blog comments!

  8. Kelly says

    March 4, 2012 at 3:51 am

    I like 3 as well, but why is the photo in the top left of your page not a choice. That also is lovely. In other words, Heather Day Gilbert, you are gorgeous and I cannot stand you for it!!!LOL:)

  9. Sarah Pearson says

    March 4, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Number five is my favourite of all of these but, as Kelly said, you have a beautiful picture here on your blog already – except, just to confuse things even more, I think that the one on the right is perfect 🙂

  10. Jennifer S. Burrows says

    March 4, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    Hi Heather CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you.Here is my photo vote:I agree that 3 and 5 are beautiful, but 6 looks sassy. You look like you're saying "Hey, you. I wrote a book. Wanna read it or what?" So, I guess it depends on what you're looking for: beautiful or sassy. 🙂

  11. Martha Johnson says

    March 4, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    He did great but I love #3

  12. Graeme Ing says

    March 4, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    I like 1 and 5 or either of the ones on your web masthead.

  13. Jill says

    March 4, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    #5 is a great close-up. That's my pick. 🙂

  14. Heather Day Gilbert says

    March 4, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Thank you all sooo much, now I'm confused completely! Hee. I'll tally up the votes and send the top 2 to my agent and let HIM decide! I love the top photos, too, but I love your point about the sassy look, Jennifer! I kinda think the sassy look is kinda representative of my loooooong writing journey!

  15. Heather Day Gilbert says

    March 4, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    Okay, all, looks like Three and Five have tied for votes, so those are the two I'll be sending to my agent. Thanks so much for your input!

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