Please let me know what you think of this pic. Thanks Mary

A very pretty composition... but you're sending mixed messages.

Kind of like, "Heidi, with cleavage."

You're a lovely girl, but you need to lose the Shirley Temple locks and ruffles and upgrade your look dramatically.

These may work in High Point and Greenville, but would not serve you well an other markets.

www.robertkim.com
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0453647/

That is a cute Southern picture of a cute Southern girl but it would kill you career wise in other markets.

I advise all women (and men), especially those from other parts of the country to stay current with the latest fashions, makeup trends and hairstyles. If you want to compete with people who are up to speed on this area to procure work in the major markets, you need to be up to speed with what the "look" is for those projects.

Watch tv, go through fashion magazines and see what is in right now. Be on the same page as other actors but with your own spin on it.

Would any of these be better ones to use

Is your hair naturally curly?

Also, lose the wedding ring for headshots. It ages you and they need not know as it is your business. Why restrict yourself casting wise?

Before I get ruthlessly attacked for that statement and I KNOW I will be, I would like to say that that IS the advice good agents etc have given me.

yes my hair does have some natural curl to it, not as much as it does in this photo. Should i crop the picture so you can't see my ring? Thank you for your advice.

I don't recommend any of these.

I don't like it when people take photos leading with a shoulder. This works against you. Because you're shot this way, it makes your right arm looks huge and unflattering in the outside shot.

I say no to the ruffle shirt pics for the same reason as Robert.

Hey MaryHubb,
I think the first picture is the best. Just needs to be cropped a little on your arm on the picture's right (your left arms). Other than that, it's gorgeous and usable. You're very gorgeous! Love the curls, colors. The lighting and shadows are highlighting your features. The second pictures didn't do you justice. The third lacks the lighting to bring it out too. The second and third picture also lacks the posture you need. The second picture shows and undefined chin. And yes, loose the wedding ring, every little detail matters. There's no shame to be married but an extra dose of mystery will always give you more options.

Julie
http://www.actorgear.com