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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "What type of photo do you think is best for your profile?".
This poll was originally submitted by Mariluzz. View the poll results »
| | | | Thayenga 
Germania
Local time: 22:11
Membru (2009)
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Casual and, as I was told, inspirational to best reflect my major fields.
| | | | Allison Wright (X)
Portugalia
Local time: 21:11
For *my* profile, I think a recent picture of what I perceive to be my "normal" face is best. I changed my photo a couple of days ago because it has been about a year since I last updated it, and I seem to have acquired a few more character lines since then.
I appreciate, however, that not all people are comfortable with images of themselves on the Internet, in which case an original avatar or logo is probably best. T... See more For *my* profile, I think a recent picture of what I perceive to be my "normal" face is best. I changed my photo a couple of days ago because it has been about a year since I last updated it, and I seem to have acquired a few more character lines since then.
I appreciate, however, that not all people are comfortable with images of themselves on the Internet, in which case an original avatar or logo is probably best. The absence of any image at all on a profile makes me feel uncomfortable.
Note added:
I can see now that Thayenga has responded, that "portrait" will probably be interpreted as being the kind of photo a professional takes of you in a studio. If that is the case, I should have said "casual", since I prefer good amateur photographers who know me to take the picture, although, these are not taken expressly for the purpose of emblazoning them on ProZ, or other sites.
[Edited at 2012-12-16 08:44 GMT] ▲ Collapse
| | | | Mary Worby
Regatul Unit
Local time: 21:11
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| Casual or portrait | Dec 16, 2012 |
I think an actual picture of the person in question is best, be that a casual portrait or a formal one. You can go too casual, obviously, I think perhaps a pint of beer in hand is not a good look for a professional website. But equally, I think pictures of children or pets do not create the right image either. It's one thing on Facebook, it's another here.
For a long time, my profile image was a dancing elephant, and although it was fun, it is noticeable that the number of serious e... See more I think an actual picture of the person in question is best, be that a casual portrait or a formal one. You can go too casual, obviously, I think perhaps a pint of beer in hand is not a good look for a professional website. But equally, I think pictures of children or pets do not create the right image either. It's one thing on Facebook, it's another here.
For a long time, my profile image was a dancing elephant, and although it was fun, it is noticeable that the number of serious enquiries I receive has increased significantly since I swapped it for a proper picture, albeit a less cute one! ▲ Collapse
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Thayenga
Germania
Local time: 22:11
Membru (2009)
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Allison Wright wrote:
Note added:
I can see now that Thayenga has responded, that "portrait" will probably be interpreted as being the kind of photo a professional takes of you in a studio. If that is the case, I should have said "casual", since I prefer good amateur photographers who know me to take the picture, although, these are not taken expressly for the purpose of emblazoning them on ProZ, or other sites.
[Edited at 2012-12-16 08:44 GMT]
Yes, Allison, to me a portrait is a "headshot" taken by a professional with no "distracting" background. This "interpretation" is strictly personal, so I don't mind at all when/if our colleagues disagree.
| | | | Thayenga
Germania
Local time: 22:11
Membru (2009)
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Mary Worby wrote:
... You can go too casual, obviously, I think perhaps a pint of beer in hand is not a good look for a professional website.
Well, it depends.... if someone specializes in brewery equipment and/or in beer sales, such a photo might attract clients.
Mary Worby wrote: But equally, I think pictures of children ... do not create the right image either. It's one thing on Facebook, it's another here.
I agree with you here, Mary. And you never know who will see your photo! There are a some "not so nice" characters cruising through cyber space. Don't want to give them any "funny ideas" by displaying a photo of your children... I suppose.
[Edited at 2012-12-16 09:32 GMT]
| | | | David Wright
Austria
Local time: 22:11
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| Thayenga
Germania
Local time: 22:11
Membru (2009)
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David Wright wrote:
I don't give a monkeys!
`cause you already have the perfect photo.
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neilmac
Spania
Local time: 22:11
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It's none of anyone's business what I look like, especially as I am unlikely to meet most of my clients in person.
I always think I look a bit dodgy anyway - I bust a front tooth last week and I hope to get that sorted soon, because my mouth currently looks like a set of burglars' tools...
| | | | jacana54 (X)
Uruguay
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| I vary according to my mood | Dec 16, 2012 |
Must be because it's Sunday morning and too early to go the market, but this post has made me take closer looks at everybody's photos!
I vary: sometimes I have a casual portrait, other times I have birds or flowers.
However, I dislike "talking" to people who have no image at all on their profiles.
Allison Wright wrote:
The absence of any image at all on a profile makes me feel uncomfortable.
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Thayenga wrote:
`cause you already have the perfect photo
Haha... I've always imagined David as a nice person too!
Should I change my profile image? Well, not now... now I need more coffee.
Enjoy your Sunday!
[Edited at 2012-12-16 10:34 GMT]
| | | | Muriel Vasconcellos
Statele Unite
Local time: 13:11
Membru (2003)
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Casual sends the wrong message to clients, even casual clients.
People want to see what you look like. It's part of selling yourself. I find cartoons, children, and pets very irritating. I always think the person has something to hide.
| | | | Tatty
Local time: 22:11
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I would definately say that David and Muriel's photos are examples of the best kind of photo to include on your profile. They look very professional, IMO.
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Julian Holmes
Japonia
Local time: 05:11
Membru (2011)
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| Full frontal | Dec 16, 2012 |
Only the face, thank you! This is not that kind of site. 
Muriel Vasconcellos wrote:
I always think the person has something to hide.
Even worse is a silhouette. I do not like getting invites from faceless people without a background or site to corroborate who they are. And, in more cases than not, they start off "Hi, Julian" which is really, really irritating. 
Boing, "Time to dump this one in the trash bin," said Zebedee.
Small addition
[Edited at 2012-12-16 11:06 GMT]
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I always like to see who I am "talking" to and I guess it goes for other people too (clients or colleagues). Imho, other options (pets, kids, cartoons...) may be understood as a lack of professionalism. And why should anyone send a personal message here? I am sure clients/colleagues are not interested in our pets or our favourite cartoons:-)
P.S. I think full first name and surname are also important in terms of being taken seriously though it's not a rule, of course.
[Edited... See more I always like to see who I am "talking" to and I guess it goes for other people too (clients or colleagues). Imho, other options (pets, kids, cartoons...) may be understood as a lack of professionalism. And why should anyone send a personal message here? I am sure clients/colleagues are not interested in our pets or our favourite cartoons:-)
P.S. I think full first name and surname are also important in terms of being taken seriously though it's not a rule, of course.
[Edited at 2012-12-16 11:52 GMT] ▲ Collapse
| | | | Ana Escaleir (X)
Brazilia
Local time: 17:11
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