Analogue Chic

Part I of a new series where I will be pointing out some common photo foibles, and give you advice on how to look better in snapshots.

First up, what I like to call,

The Boob Necklace

Left to right: photo by Luca Trovato, Traditional Home magazine*, December 2010; another photo from the website of Traditional Home magazine, for the Classic Woman Awards, 2010; a Connecticut fashion stylist who will remain nameless out of pity.  If you know this lovely lady, send her the link to this article.

For clarification: necklaces are for your neck.

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Part 2 of this series, where I point out some common photo foibles, and give you advice on how to look better in snapshots.

This week we have,

The Picture Worth $1000

That is what your online profile photo is worth, folks.  What are you gonna do with a thousand words? I'll take $1K, thank you. 

Think about it.  It could be the deal maker (or breaker) for a full time job, a freelance gig, or a wealthy spouse.

I will now attempt to explain how to take your profile photo from "floating head" or "mug shot" to a money-making headshot, with my lovely assistant, professional photographer, Kristina V.

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Part 3 of this series, where I point out some common photo foibles, and give you advice on how to look better in snapshots.

What the heck do I do with these appendages?

Previously in “How to Look Better in Pictures”, we’ve discussed the dreaded Boob Necklace, as well as what should and should not be in your online profile photos.

For this installment, we’re just going to talk about what to do with your hands and feet for photos that show your whole body, from head to toe.

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