A couple weeks ago, I had the first professional photographs taken of myself, all by myself, since my college graduation photo Which I do not have a copy of. Not sure what got into me. Wanted to do it before I couldn’t wear heels any more? Needed a good head shot for my obituary? Hard to say.
It could have something to do with my “Three Books in Three Months” campaign. I’ve got a lot of promo to do and where better to start than with a bunch of pampering like profession hair and make up and mani-pedi? Also a new outfit! Except the shoes, those are about four years old and still beloved.
Sister Issues is coming out October 15, 2015, in a print edition, so maybe I can use one of these photos for a mug shot on the back cover. But now I have to pick.
Which one would you choose?
Cynthia Harrison 
Love the full-length one, Cynthia – fab and fun with little bit of attitude!
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Thanks June. That’s my favorite too:)
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Nice one Cynthia!!
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Thank you!
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Like second one best but are there any without ur arms crossed just a thought make softer lines?
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I chose from about 8-10 shots and went with the photographer’s suggestions, Jackie. If I crop the full body shot you can’t tell my arms are crossed. I like that, too. But in the proofs with arms not crossed my eyes were too crinkled up because I was smiling really wide. So that’s why he chose these two, because my eyes are visible. Who knew? I am used to pics where my eyes are little slits, lol.
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I love the comfortable way you look in the shots you have shared. Wonderful. One day, I will glue my courage to the sticking post and give a professional shoot a try. It is on my bucket list.
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You must do it Francis. It helped that my photog was really nice:)
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Best I’ve seen you look, love the close up one as you can really see the life in your eyes…
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That’s what the photographer said too Jaye. Said when I smile really wide, which I usually do, my eyes crinkle and get lost. So he chose this one and I went with his professional opinion.
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Reblogged this on Anita & Jaye Dawes.
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Don’t I feel special! xo
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Fabulous photos – you look great in both! Daughter and I (she’s a writer too) were just talking about the need for good photos which we haven’t got yet.
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It took me a really long time but it is so worth it! I encourage you both to do it and daughter sooner than later:)) It would be so nice to have some younger photos of myself, but then I think, well, I should look like my photos when I’m at signings and conferences, and I do.
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I love both of the photos, but the full shot of you is my favorite!
Kudos to you Sis….you are quite a talented writer!
Really enjoyed our time Up North with you!
Love ya,
Becky
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Thank you for your generous hospitality, sis. It was a very relaxing time visiting the old vacation spot:) Brought back lots of good memories. And thanks for your comment on my photos. Probably first and last time I will have professional author pics taken:))
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Both gorgeous… though he title and the first pic definitely match 🙂
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Hee hee Sue, first thing I thought of when I looked at it:)
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Not surprised 😉
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