what do you want as the mood of it? that would tell you how cheery you want the picture. #1 looks like a courageous survivor. #4 is cuter and breezier.
i think #3 has the best combination of looking pleasant, but you also really show up in it - i think in some of them, depending on how big the pic will be printed, you sort of disappear in the wider background.
Delurking to say that I like 4 best, because you're not really smiling in 1, 3 or 5, and I like the black better than the white shirt. But you look gorgeous in all of them!
3 or 5. Most expressive. A smile can cover up a lot but in 4 and 5 you look expressive, emotional, honest. I think for your book a more serious look is better. Especially since you are G&D anyway...
gosh, you are beautiful. I LOVE #2. The Saucy head tilt with the white shirt and suggestion of cleavage. The great smile. I agree with someone up above that it would be perfect if it was just lightened a little bit.
OR my other choice which is just as flattering #4.
Don't you just love this part... me? I'm going to get my headshots done sometime soon. Whenever I can find a good hair day and a photographer that is available. :-)
#2 is my favorite but they are all great, I had Joe come in and look then and didn't tell him what I chose and he picked #2 also. Any picture is beautiful.
2, because you look most alive in that one. Not that you look dead in any of them - keerist.
Number two, because you look like you're laughing after hearing a joke or smiling at a friend.
U R HOTT! Option 2. Plus I hope you're going with the needle pointing at the naked female belly for the cover? That cover will sell a lot of books. -V.
All of the pics are good, so I'll just post my thoughts.
#5 is excellent, except for the "busy" background. If photographer can edit out everything but your portrait, go for that picture.
#2, #3 and #4 are so lovely... just not sure a "smiley" picture fits the tone of your book. Only you can judge that, though, as I haven't read the whole thing. ;-)
So, by process of elimination, I guess I'd have to vote for #1. Even with a serious expression, you are SO gorgeous, Tertia! I've never had the opportunity to see your eyes this close up before - they are so beautiful and expressive!
Did you ever realize you are actually so photogenic?
I voted for 5 (if the busy background can be edited out). 4 is lovely but I wonder if the wide smile doesn't look a bit 'frivolous' for the subject matter.
Tertia, these pictures are stunning. Totally G&D. I chose nr 5. $ is really nice but I agree with Paola. Maybe a slightly more serious look for a serious author.
i love your smile in 2 and 4, but the turtleneck in 5 and the way your head is turned slightly is more flattering. you have such strong features that a straight-on shot where you're looking directly at the camera is not as complimentary as one where you're breaking up the line...you have such a lovely, long neck, but that's accented by your hair, so a v-neck shirt would work well with an upswept hairstyle, but isn't really necessary for the way you're wearing your hair in the photos.
I think there's a publishing rule that authors can't smile in photos! So #4 is a terrific head shot but it doesn't have that soulful gazing thing that you usually see in author pix...so I vote for #3. I like the lighter shirt with the v neck, it's a bit softer.
Tersh - I love 2 and 5. I enlarged all of them and had a close look...I was also thinking 4 - but when I enlarged it... it just isn't the Tersh i know... don't know how to explain it. I would say 5 - it is you.
xxx Mel xxx
Numbers 1 & 5 are my favourites. I would go with 5. Whenever I see an author's headshot with the author grinning, it seems frivolous (of course, I know *you're* not! But for someone who doesn't know you...).
In #5 you look stunning, interested and interesting, friendly and approachable. I would want to hear the story of the woman in #5.
#5 - You look gorgeous in all, but 5 is my fave!
XOXO
Posted by: Isabel | 07 May 2006 at 09:35 PM
Love your smile in #4!
Posted by: Magnolia Mom | 07 May 2006 at 09:38 PM
#2 is great if you can get it lightened some, #3 has a nice hint of boob but favorite is #4.
Posted by: MamaPajama | 07 May 2006 at 09:43 PM
I like 5 too. You look like a model.
Posted by: Sarah | 07 May 2006 at 09:45 PM
2
Posted by: Laura(southernxyl) | 07 May 2006 at 09:49 PM
2 or 4 - You have a beautiful smile!
Posted by: amy | 07 May 2006 at 09:52 PM
4 or 5.. they are by far the most g&d! :)
Posted by: Kalin | 07 May 2006 at 09:55 PM
I like #4 best but I had a hard time deciding between that and #1. :)
Posted by: sandi | 07 May 2006 at 10:01 PM
Errrmmm. . .2 or 4. .number 4 I think.You look beautiful on all of them ,you look like a model Tertia.
Posted by: colleen | 07 May 2006 at 10:15 PM
1, 4, or 5
but I like 4 best
what do you want as the mood of it? that would tell you how cheery you want the picture. #1 looks like a courageous survivor. #4 is cuter and breezier.
Posted by: Cricket | 07 May 2006 at 10:18 PM
i think #3 has the best combination of looking pleasant, but you also really show up in it - i think in some of them, depending on how big the pic will be printed, you sort of disappear in the wider background.
Posted by: katie | 07 May 2006 at 10:21 PM
Delurking to say that I like 4 best, because you're not really smiling in 1, 3 or 5, and I like the black better than the white shirt. But you look gorgeous in all of them!
Posted by: Andi | 07 May 2006 at 10:26 PM
Everbody's loving #4 - it's that smile. If you were any more G&D I'd puke.
Also love #5, don't know why, I just do.
Thanks for the blog role, was wondering why I was getting so many hits from Tertia today.
Posted by: jenny | 07 May 2006 at 10:38 PM
3 or 5. Most expressive. A smile can cover up a lot but in 4 and 5 you look expressive, emotional, honest. I think for your book a more serious look is better. Especially since you are G&D anyway...
Posted by: Lila | 07 May 2006 at 10:52 PM
a head shot -- but none of those are of you giving head. what's up with that?
Posted by: RainbowW | 07 May 2006 at 10:52 PM
I have to vote for #4 too. Great photo!
Posted by: Carolyn | 07 May 2006 at 10:59 PM
#5
Posted by: Amy | 07 May 2006 at 11:02 PM
2 or 4 your smile makes you look like the fun person that you are in those two pics.
Posted by: Jen-Earthchild | 07 May 2006 at 11:16 PM
Number 4 by a long shot!
You have to SMILE. Your smile is gorgeous! [and divine]. :)
Posted by: Jacqueline | 07 May 2006 at 11:29 PM
love #2 or #4
hate #1 and #3
Posted by: Menita | 07 May 2006 at 11:32 PM
Number 4, definitely my favourite.
Posted by: Ute | 07 May 2006 at 11:46 PM
I vote 3 and 5, I think they are both really nice and look great for the book.
Posted by: Deana | 08 May 2006 at 12:11 AM
four!! definitely four!! then maybe five after that. good luck!
Posted by: smallstatic | 08 May 2006 at 12:11 AM
gosh, you are beautiful. I LOVE #2. The Saucy head tilt with the white shirt and suggestion of cleavage. The great smile. I agree with someone up above that it would be perfect if it was just lightened a little bit.
Posted by: zhanae | 08 May 2006 at 12:12 AM
You look g&d in all of them, but i like 4 and 5 the best.
Posted by: sarah | 08 May 2006 at 12:19 AM
Option #4
Posted by: Lisa | 08 May 2006 at 12:25 AM
My two cents:
#2 is very pretty and feminine and hotty.
#5 is very pretty and professional.
Posted by: Hope11 | 08 May 2006 at 12:37 AM
2 is my favorite, but they all look lovely.
(God, I come off as such a suck-up.)
Posted by: Nosila | 08 May 2006 at 12:51 AM
Option 4
Posted by: betty | 08 May 2006 at 12:54 AM
#4 please.
Posted by: lindsay | 08 May 2006 at 12:56 AM
NUMBER 4! NUMBER 4!
My boys are chanting with me on this one!
Posted by: Judy | 08 May 2006 at 12:56 AM
I like #4 the best and #5 is a very close runner up.
Posted by: Michelle | 08 May 2006 at 12:57 AM
2 or 4!!!!!!! LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!
I think 4 has to be it though!!!!
Posted by: Kelly | 08 May 2006 at 01:02 AM
2
Posted by: Karen | 08 May 2006 at 01:12 AM
I like #4 you look really relaxed and happy.
Posted by: Sassy | 08 May 2006 at 02:13 AM
FOUR!!!!! Feminine, relaxed, happy, genuine, pretty, but also strong and gorgeous.
Posted by: Jodie | 08 May 2006 at 02:20 AM
#2 if you can crop it in and lighten...
OR my other choice which is just as flattering #4.
Don't you just love this part... me? I'm going to get my headshots done sometime soon. Whenever I can find a good hair day and a photographer that is available. :-)
Posted by: Bethany | 08 May 2006 at 02:22 AM
4 or 5 but leaning towards 4.
Very beautiful shots
Posted by: shinaidy | 08 May 2006 at 02:30 AM
#2 looks so relaxed and happy.
#3 makes it look like you have a great rack... ;)
Posted by: korin | 08 May 2006 at 02:42 AM
#4 is fab. You have a great smile. #5 is my second pic, it's very glam. Can't beat #4 though... congrats on the book!
Posted by: CathyY | 08 May 2006 at 02:44 AM
#2 is my favorite but they are all great, I had Joe come in and look then and didn't tell him what I chose and he picked #2 also. Any picture is beautiful.
Posted by: Charmaine | 08 May 2006 at 03:25 AM
Number 2
Posted by: Sally | 08 May 2006 at 03:25 AM
I voted for #4, but I really like #1 as well.
Posted by: Jenn | 08 May 2006 at 03:34 AM
I vote for 2 or 4. Great pics!
Posted by: Christine K | 08 May 2006 at 03:38 AM
I like #4!
Posted by: Billie | 08 May 2006 at 03:58 AM
4, no question. 2 is nice also but it's too dark.
Posted by: amy | 08 May 2006 at 04:06 AM
#4, definitely
Posted by: anon | 08 May 2006 at 04:07 AM
#4 - you must be smiling!
Posted by: MamaChristy | 08 May 2006 at 04:23 AM
2, because you look most alive in that one. Not that you look dead in any of them - keerist.
Number two, because you look like you're laughing after hearing a joke or smiling at a friend.
Posted by: daysgoby | 08 May 2006 at 04:24 AM
you won me with #2 what a great photo I only wish I looked that good G&D oh yeah you so are!
Posted by: Jennie | 08 May 2006 at 04:33 AM
U R HOTT! Option 2. Plus I hope you're going with the needle pointing at the naked female belly for the cover? That cover will sell a lot of books. -V.
Posted by: victoria | 08 May 2006 at 04:47 AM
4- for sure
Posted by: Haley | 08 May 2006 at 04:51 AM
2 if they can lighten the background, which is rather dark. Great pics! congrats-this is exciting.
Posted by: Leggy | 08 May 2006 at 05:00 AM
1
Posted by: puppermom | 08 May 2006 at 05:25 AM
4!!!!
Posted by: kris | 08 May 2006 at 06:10 AM
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Posted by: Stacey | 08 May 2006 at 06:17 AM
Number 4 - you look stunning in that one. And I'm obviously not the only one who thinks so! :)
Posted by: lildb | 08 May 2006 at 06:29 AM
2 or 4. I like when you are smiling.
Posted by: Liz | 08 May 2006 at 06:29 AM
All of the pics are good, so I'll just post my thoughts.
#5 is excellent, except for the "busy" background. If photographer can edit out everything but your portrait, go for that picture.
#2, #3 and #4 are so lovely... just not sure a "smiley" picture fits the tone of your book. Only you can judge that, though, as I haven't read the whole thing. ;-)
So, by process of elimination, I guess I'd have to vote for #1. Even with a serious expression, you are SO gorgeous, Tertia! I've never had the opportunity to see your eyes this close up before - they are so beautiful and expressive!
Did you ever realize you are actually so photogenic?
Posted by: Woody's Girl | 08 May 2006 at 06:37 AM
#2 is the prettiest I think, but 4 and 5 are really close behind. Man, I wish I had such problems ;)
Posted by: DebbieS | 08 May 2006 at 07:38 AM
I love #2 if you can crop it a bit.
Posted by: millie | 08 May 2006 at 07:38 AM
Number4
Posted by: Jane-Marie | 08 May 2006 at 07:50 AM
I like Option 2 best!
Posted by: Elizabeth | 08 May 2006 at 08:54 AM
1 - if you want serious but approachable
or
4 if you want happy.
Posted by: leigh | 08 May 2006 at 09:13 AM
I voted for 5 (if the busy background can be edited out). 4 is lovely but I wonder if the wide smile doesn't look a bit 'frivolous' for the subject matter.
Posted by: paola | 08 May 2006 at 10:14 AM
Definitely #4...you look so happy!
Posted by: Beret | 08 May 2006 at 12:39 PM
#2 or #5. But they're all great photos.
Posted by: SimoneG | 08 May 2006 at 12:58 PM
I loved #2 and #4 ........go with #4, its perfect.
You're not a bad lookin' old bag, you know that?
Posted by: Serina | 08 May 2006 at 01:32 PM
Number 5. Definitely definitely.
Looks fab, but in a thoughtful way.
Posted by: Bea | 08 May 2006 at 02:06 PM
Tertia, these pictures are stunning. Totally G&D. I chose nr 5. $ is really nice but I agree with Paola. Maybe a slightly more serious look for a serious author.
Posted by: V | 08 May 2006 at 02:06 PM
Sorry, mistype, meant to say 4 is really nice...
Posted by: V | 08 May 2006 at 02:08 PM
3 or 5...
you look brilliant, funny, and wonderfully introspective.
Posted by: blackbird | 08 May 2006 at 02:40 PM
2
Posted by: Becky | 08 May 2006 at 02:55 PM
i love your smile in 2 and 4, but the turtleneck in 5 and the way your head is turned slightly is more flattering. you have such strong features that a straight-on shot where you're looking directly at the camera is not as complimentary as one where you're breaking up the line...you have such a lovely, long neck, but that's accented by your hair, so a v-neck shirt would work well with an upswept hairstyle, but isn't really necessary for the way you're wearing your hair in the photos.
Posted by: wix | 08 May 2006 at 03:10 PM
I love # 5!
Posted by: Becky | 08 May 2006 at 03:30 PM
I think there's a publishing rule that authors can't smile in photos! So #4 is a terrific head shot but it doesn't have that soulful gazing thing that you usually see in author pix...so I vote for #3. I like the lighter shirt with the v neck, it's a bit softer.
All of them are G&D of course!
Posted by: alchemist | 08 May 2006 at 03:33 PM
Number 4
Posted by: Lauren | 08 May 2006 at 03:48 PM
Tersh - I love 2 and 5. I enlarged all of them and had a close look...I was also thinking 4 - but when I enlarged it... it just isn't the Tersh i know... don't know how to explain it. I would say 5 - it is you.
xxx Mel xxx
Posted by: Mel | 08 May 2006 at 03:50 PM
2
Posted by: Ellen | 08 May 2006 at 03:55 PM
I like either 2 or 4. They show more personality. Options 1 and 5 are more of a deer-caught-in-the-headlights sort of look.
Posted by: sheilah | 08 May 2006 at 03:58 PM
Due to the serious nature of the book, I'm going to say #1.
I really like #4 for you 2nd book. Ya' know... the one about staying G & D with twins. ;)
Posted by: Dani | 08 May 2006 at 03:59 PM
4, please.
Posted by: Carla Hinkle | 08 May 2006 at 04:05 PM
#5 is my fave.
Posted by: Andrea | 08 May 2006 at 04:26 PM
I'd go with 4. Five is nice, but the background is too busy.
Posted by: adelaide | 08 May 2006 at 04:55 PM
Numbers 1 & 5 are my favourites. I would go with 5. Whenever I see an author's headshot with the author grinning, it seems frivolous (of course, I know *you're* not! But for someone who doesn't know you...).
In #5 you look stunning, interested and interesting, friendly and approachable. I would want to hear the story of the woman in #5.
Posted by: projgen | 09 May 2006 at 02:18 AM
Oh yeah: and holy crap! you photograph well!
Posted by: projgen | 09 May 2006 at 02:19 AM
I really like #3
Posted by: renee | 12 May 2006 at 02:26 AM