Photographer
L o n d o n F o g
Posts: 7497
London, England, United Kingdom
IDiivil wrote:
+1
IMO, I look at MM avatars in this way...
If I had to present a book to a client, what should the VERY FIRST image that they see be? I add then the MM rules of no nudity and work within the small space I have for an avatar (i.e. full body pics don't show my face so I prefer headshots, etc)...
Then I choose my avatar within those parameters.
I do not know many photographers who would present to a client a picture of themselves unless they 1. were looking to sell their ability to shoot the displayed gender (i.e. male photographer looking to shoot male models, female photographer looking to shoot female models) and 2. have such an awesome, memorable image that it no longer matters that it's a self-portrait. This ---^ 100%
I want potential models, MUA's etc to see my best work, not my ageing carcass!
Photographer
Cherrystone
Posts: 37171
Columbus, Ohio, US
London Fog wrote:
I want potential models, MUA's etc to see my best work, not my ageing carcass! Unless one's aging carcass is cute. 
Photographer
Cherrystone
Posts: 37171
Columbus, Ohio, US
Jay Black wrote:
I'm in my avatar pic. It's my profile, right? Shouldn't I be in the pic? Or am I being a self-centred jerk? If you're still the avatar, I know some folks who want the name of your surgeon ASAP. 
Makeup Artist
Angie_ Hair_ and Makeup
Posts: 65
Saint Cloud, Florida, US
ArtistryImage wrote:
Jay with zero friends and no tags you may have other more compelling issues to address... This is an industry networking site... do you have a firm grasp on what networking means? This post was completely irrelevant to the topic or the question the OP asked.
What does friends and tags have anything to do with avatar and what he asked this is bordering unsolicited critique.
Photographer
CHP Chris
Posts: 25
Saint Charles, Missouri, US
Did my eyes go crossed?
OP asked if he should have photo of himself as his avatar. The first response was (paraphrased), "You have no friends - eff off." This response is obviously not even related to his question, nor was there any advice.
Following the rude comment, everyone gave good reasons for him to consider.
Then, I read OP's post targeted at the first response of "You have no friends." Proceeding his lash back at Cpt. Rude, he thanked everyone, and to some in a snarky manner. I read it is a quirk, or a remnant from "no friends" comment. Suddenly, Stefano and a bunch of others took offense?
Huh?
Model
IDiivil
Posts: 4615
Los Angeles, California, US
Jovian Photography wrote:
Did my eyes go crossed?
OP asked if he should have photo of himself as his avatar. The first response was (paraphrased), "You have no friends - eff off." This response is obviously not even related to his question, nor was there any advice.
Following the rude comment, everyone gave good reasons for him to consider.
Then, I read OP's post targeted at the first response of "You have no friends." Proceeding his lash back at Cpt. Rude, he thanked everyone, and to some in a snarky manner. I read it is a quirk, or a remnant from "no friends" comment. Suddenly, Stefano and a bunch of others took offense?
Huh? I agree. I don't understand why OP is getting flak.
Photographer
nyk fury
Posts: 2976
Port Townsend, Washington, US
IDiivil wrote:
I don't understand why OP is getting flak. seems to me his attitude is attracting it.
anyways OP, not all of us use model images for avatars. i vary with that, usually i do, sometimes i don't. if you are compelling enough, then a selfie could demonstrate your skills and creativity just as it would with any model subject.
Photographer
Bureau Form Guild
Posts: 1244
Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
Jovian Photography wrote:
Did my eyes go crossed?
OP asked if he should have photo of himself as his avatar. The first response was (paraphrased), "You have no friends - eff off." This response is obviously not even related to his question, nor was there any advice.
Following the rude comment, everyone gave good reasons for him to consider.
Then, I read OP's post targeted at the first response of "You have no friends." Proceeding his lash back at Cpt. Rude, he thanked everyone, and to some in a snarky manner. I read it is a quirk, or a remnant from "no friends" comment. Suddenly, Stefano and a bunch of others took offense?
Huh? Er, yup. That often happens around here. I think that poor artist at the Y is serving 7 to 10 at Gitmo.
Model
IDiivil
Posts: 4615
Los Angeles, California, US
nyk fury wrote:
seems to me his attitude is attracting it.
anyways OP, not all of us use model images for avatars. i vary with that, usually i do, sometimes i don't. if you are compelling enough, then a selfie could demonstrate your skills and creativity just as it would with any model subject. I just didn't see an attitude in what he was saying personally, and I read this whole thread twice now.
Photographer
CHP Chris
Posts: 25
Saint Charles, Missouri, US
That's enough music for now... there's dirty work afoot.
Photographer
nudeXposed
Posts: 1154
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Put your mug shot on your profile. Don't be shy. Models have always told me they like to put a face to the photographer & it helps them recognise you if meeting for the first time. Some have even based their desire to pose nude on the fact that I look friendly & fun, not creepy. So yeah always show your face, don't be creepy & hide behind an avatar.
Photographer
Chris Rifkin
Posts: 25581
Tampa, Florida, US
Babalon Salome wrote:
No. I can't say I care about what a photographer looks like, but I do appreciate their avatar giving me a first impression of their work. Which is why my ugly assed pic is hidden in my port where only brave souls dare to click
Photographer
name removed3
Posts: 264
Boston, Massachusetts, US
i think its a little strange that photogs put themselves in their port, is this a dating site? are you a model or a photographer? i dont think anyone cares what i look like
Photographer
Darren Brade
Posts: 3351
London, England, United Kingdom
Gran Via 536 wrote:
I think my avatar is one of my better photos to date, it is also my most recent and shows what style I am doing now.
But it is a self portrait... Should I switch it?
You've already said its your best work which is what an avatar is for on MM. There are people that do great self portraits.
Photographer
Darren Brade
Posts: 3351
London, England, United Kingdom
Cherrystone wrote:
If you're still the avatar, I know some folks who want the name of your surgeon ASAP. FYI
The OP took on board the advice in this thread and changed his avatar way back on page 2 (I think), the original photo was the last one in his port.
Model
Kirst
Posts: 550
Derry, New Hampshire, US
i think it's great when a photographer has a photo of him or her self in their portfolio, but i hate when it's shot by another photographer. self shot is the way to go! that way you show what you look like, while still only showing your work in the port! win win!
Photographer
Don Garrett
Posts: 4984
Escondido, California, US
Well, here we go again. My unbiased opinion is that it is cool !
-Don
Model
Goodbye4
Posts: 2532
Los Angeles, California, US
I definitely think a photographer's avatar should be a shot they took. It's cool when photographers have a little picture on their website in their about me or contact section but it's not even really necessary.
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