Hello Cecilia,

There are avatars that will catch my eye when I post on another person's photo, thread or even on the main page, some avatar's will catch my eye. What makes those Avatar's stand out? Here is a short list:

1. bigger is usually better. Far away photos don't work on a small avatar. They have to grab my attention in about 1/4 of a second at most, and if my eye/brain has to figure out the avatar photo because you are too small in it or it is too busy, then it will not catch my eye

2. Colors.....bright colors catch my eye better. White (not so much a color but you get the idea) and red do the job the best. If you do a B/W then make sure that it really pops me in the face and says "HEY!! Look at me!!"  That is why I use the avatar that I use. It stands out. If the photo was smaller, it would not stand out. Do you agree?

3. Photos with curves and lines work very well. I will quantify this up front by saying I am a huge heterosexual. Just the way I am. We all have things about the opposite sex that really catch our attention. Look at the previous comments I have made... There is something in the photo that sets the female apart.......legs, curves, behind, eyes, ........those catch my eye alot. And if you can highlight them, then I will more likely look at your port.......and maybe even list  or want to work with you if even possible.

4. Males. As I said before, I am a heterosexual. So you are already at a disadvantage if you are a male model. However, I will look more if you have a very creative avatar (because I like creativity no matter what your sex is), and I also enjoy beauty. Beauty can be male or female, but once again I inherently believe that females have more inherent beauty. Just the way I am.

OK, now to your avatar. I do like the photo. But if I was quickly scanning a page, yours probably would  not stand out. The lack of color might be detrimental, but it does have some good contrast. That is good.  Once again, all this is my opinion, and someone else may give you a different opinion. So value this as much as you choose. It is beautiful, and you are beautiful (duh, a model)....but IMO I don't believe it is your best bet as an avatar. But I will say that you have other shots that will have a much better chance of getting you seen and getting the attention you deserve. 

So based on these simple guidelines, which photo or photos do you think would work best?

Have a fabulous evening!!

No. I like the shot but would most likely not get my attention

R Fraticelli wrote:
What about now?  I dug up my old 2011 underwater shoot and found it still had one more little gem to give.. 

It is a gorgeous shot!!Congrats on doing such great work. But I am not sure it would make me want to see your port. IMO you have some others that I see that would work better. Thanks again for stopping by!

Yes she is beautiful indeed. But the lack of pop would most likely cause me to pass by

You have a good look and that is a good avi........60% yes

The darkness is going to hurt you. While I like the shot very much, the lack of light and color will most likely mean no

It is too far away and the lack of color means no

You do simply fabulous work! I very much like the shot and it shows how beautiful you are. However the lack of color may cause me to skip over your port, which would be a shame. IMO you have some other works that would do better in drawing attention to your port

Dani Nikole Feist wrote:
Me

Your curves are top notch, but with the colors a bit muted it mike cause me to pass over your port. I will say 50-60% yes

I like the dramatic lighting. The lack of color may hurt you, but if I did notice it I will say yes to wanting to see more.

Chelsea Booth wrote:
Tell me, tell me...

the horizontal orientation along with lack of color hurts you. I like the shot, but if you can get a vertical one with more color to pop it then IMO you will do much better. On this current one though, probably not

the truth is I cannot tell what it is on a glance. Or even after several seconds of staring.  With thousands of other avatars out there that don't make me have to try to figure out what is in the frame, I will look at theirs before I look at yours.

Sorry but no. The lack of color and the darkness of the photo means I will most likely pass it by

Thank you! I appreciate the opinion.

Probably not. Too far away and colors are not very bright

Lisa Verhoeks wrote:
okay

not bad....50/50

The bright coloring may get my attention initially, but subject is too far away to draw me in

K Davis Photography wrote:
I'll play

The lack of brighter color may hurt you, but the subject is nice. 60-70% yes

Jessica Henderson wrote:
Do me

Great curves and lines. Yes