You choose my next headshot!

I talk a lot about the power of social media, blogging and podcasting; it's a network; blah, blah, blah.

So to see just how powerful my network is, I'm going to try something revolutionary in my industry: I'm going to let YOU choose my next headshot--the photo that will be on my business cards, website and plastered over every promotional item I produce for the next five years!

I'm nervous. Normally, this process is industry-only. Actors and speakers take their proofs to their agents and others supposedly in the know who give their professional suggestions on what photo will best represent the most sellable aspect of the speaker's personality. But since most of my clients these days are private, I'm taking a leap and trusting y'all to know what YOU would hire, not what some agent thinks will sell.

Now, when I say "taking a leap," I mean it. It does make me a bit nervous to do what I'm about to do--post a link to all the photos from the shoot, including the ones with my eyes closed or where you can see that really big zit or the sardonic expression I was giving the photographer. But I'm determined to invest in the power of social media, so for those who are interested in giving input, here's what to do:

1. Click here to get to the private online proof site for the shoot.
2. Enter this password: eLJgmd358
3. There are over 250 images in the shoot. Click "Favorites" in the upper left-hand corner to see the 20 or so I've selected as the best possibilities.
4. We're looking for one business look and one casual look, so cast your vote for each!
5. Leave comments and feedback here on the blog or email me at heidim@heidimillerpresents.com
6. When commenting, refer to photos by their code.
7. The most important thing to look for is eye contact and implied interaction--a look that would make you want to invest a lot of money in, well, ME for your next trade show.

Thanks in advance for your participation and comments!

Comments

[Amy Gahran]

Don't ever let anyone say you don't have guts, Heidi! I'll cast my vote after I get past my deadline today. Good luck!

- Amy Gahran

[Heidi]

Thanks! It's especially hard with the three big zits I had on my face that day; I comforted myself by saying that they'd be edited out and so didn't matter!

[Dave]

by way of Troy Worman, by way of Anna Farmery...

Heidi,

The evolution of customer-led companies continue. Thanks for being on the front lines!

[Sallie Goetsch (rhymes with "sketch")]

I really like the warmth of EPV0227. I also like EPV0042, EPV01176A, EPV0011, and EPV006A.

Best of luck with the pictures. I look forward to seeing you at the Expo.

[Lee]

Work: EPV0061
Personal: EPV0227
xx

[Nicolette Tallmadge]

I like EPV0035 for the work shot and EPV0189 for the casual shot

[Heidi]

Thanks!

[Heidi]

Thanks, Lee!

[Becky McCray]

Heidi, thanks for getting us involved!

I'll agree with Sallie on EPV0061 for the business look. For the casual look, how about EPV0205.

I'm thinking that by choosing different format, different colors, and different angles for the two, it will help add distinction between the them.

Remember this, though. It's your choice! I love the chance to share my thoughts, but you get to make the final decision.