With thanks to my lovely and talented photographer friend, Dan O'Brien, Emmie-The-Author now has a new look! Up to now you've seen me looking like this:
I still love this picture, which was taken by DeanFun-pants-Hayley in an impromptu photo sesh in her loungeroom, but I needed a proper, 'grown up' photo to use now that I'm officially appearing in places like Amazon, etc. So this is my new look:
We took the photos at the gorgeous Greengrocer Cafe in North Fitzroy. Kudos and much thanks to the lovely staff there who allowed us to fill a corner of their bustling establishment with photography equipment and, well, me.
It's incredibly difficult to be objective about photos of yourself. I admit to asking Dan if he could photoshop a couple of them just "so they looked a little less... like me." To his credit, and testament to his portrait-taking experience, he just nodded and said something reassuring and then asked me to lift my chin and kept clicking away.
I like the teapot in the shot, because it references one of the critical ingredients for my writing -- a good cup of tea. (Right now: Husk Green Lapacho.)
Hope you like them.
Great photos. Love love love the second one.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, LOVE the photos! Also love the teapot. I've been getting into tea lately, after my trip to China, finishing off most nights with a cup or two of aged puer tea. Looking forward to reading your books next year.
ReplyDeleteThey look great Emmie! The Greengrocer is one of my favourite haunts when I go to Melbourne.
ReplyDeleteThanks JJ and Susan! It's kind of a nerve-wracking thing to do, because basically I'm "re-branding" Emmie and to have to do that with a photo of myself is, well, a little scary... Really appreciate your feedback!
ReplyDeleteThanks Keziah! Love the Greengrocer -- there's something special about sitting surrounded by organic produce while you eat. Not to mention the food is awesome. Love their breakfasts in particular...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos. You look pretty AND natural!!
ReplyDeleteThe photos look great Emmie. Your new 'brand' is gorgeous, even though I do really love the spunky shot of you in the hat :) What an interesting thing to consider - how to appear to your readers! Was it difficult to decide on a new look?
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful, Emmie. These are the kinds of photos your readers will look at and love to imagine you writing the books they love to read.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachael and Madeline!! Madeline -- yes, I put a lot of thought into this -- the clothes, the make-up, the location. My background is in PR and communication, so I probably 'over-thought' it all, to be honest! But I do think an author's photo is their brand (covers don't really work -- they change too frequently), so I figured it's worth investing some time and effort into it. I'm lucky to have some professional friends in the industry who could help out, too.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are fabulous Emmie! I love the one with your hand on the wall - it's like you're opening the door to your home and welcoming someone in!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna! I do hope that comes true!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie -- I hadn't thought about it that way, but that's a really nice way of looking at it!
ReplyDeleteEmmie, you look gorgeous. Lovely pics!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanne and Nikki!
ReplyDeleteYou look sensational! You always do :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks Serena, you're so sweet!
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