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cynnacent1 -> What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 7:06:08 AM)

Noticed a pretty good topic for query while reading another thread in this section:
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ORIGINAL: poolman9276

This might be a good topic for discussion -- what makes for a good photo here?

i for one like to see photos that depict people in their REAL everyday attire/settings first off and foremost. It being as recent a picture as possible is always a plus. Although, since one can have more than one photo included with a profile, other desirable pics could include different poses, IE: primary being a closeup face shot, next being a full body shot. Nudie shots don't impress me most times as they always seem so staged and posed for.

Image quality should always be concidered as well. Photos should be of good resolution, not too dark nor too bright not too small. Digital images can become distorted once edited too... especially .jpg images which lose quality once edited in many cases, IE: 'garbage pixels' -- that fuzziness that occurs each time a .jpg is resaved, etc.
It's always best to start out with a more pure/clean/clear file format such as a .bmp, edit accordingly and then resave aka 'save as' to a .jpg file format taking care to not the allow original .bmp image file to be 'over written'.

Photos that contain other people (unless it is a 'couple' type of profile) could be cropped out. And what is with the photos in profiles where the person 'blacks out' or applies the fuzzy pixelated sensoring effect over the face or genitals?!? --that just cracks me up ... better to just go with a shot from the neck down (though not MUCH better) or perhaps a shot of the backside? ... LOL.

That's my 2 cents on the subject.

Let the opinions rip! [;)]



sub4hire -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 8:28:08 AM)

I agree with cynnacent on taking out other people in the photo. Ever hear of non consentual?

In my opinion the profile photo should be of a shotty nature. Not too bad. Yet not too good either.
If you actually are seeking you certainly don't want a glamour shot photo. When you do meet the other they are going to think you look bad.
Yet, you don't want your absolute worst picture either. You do want to attract someone afterall. So, sort of a mid road type of photo. That way when they meet you they are happily surprised.
There is no reason to flash any skin you wouldn't normally in a vanilla environment. Thats just cheesy. What did our mother's say? Why buy the cow if you get the milk for free? To me the same applies.




theroebabe -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 8:46:48 AM)

Well Gloria i have to disagree about one point!

Mine photo is one of those glamour shots. I hate pics of myself and my mom was nagging me for photos so i got these done! and well i might as well use them. WHy not put my best foot forward! Or in my case some nice cleavage lololol [:D]



sub4hire -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 8:50:34 AM)

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Or in my case some nice cleavage lololol


As you know mine has cleavage to. But I naturally have cleavage in anything I wear. So hard to get rid of. I changed my avatar when someone here told me they were ogling my cleavage.



DiamondDiva -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 10:23:57 AM)

Being a Dominate I can truly say that I don't want to see a photo that does not bring out the best in a person. A professional glamour shot {maybe not} but a good picture with that person looking representable and yes, some skin works for me.

I'm into looks anyway!



LadyBeckett -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 11:11:03 AM)

Being all for "showing some skin" I opted to show some leg. [;)]



karmaslave -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 11:42:52 AM)

What makes for a good profile photo?

A smile, I think.



smile2cu -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 11:49:38 AM)

I much prefer a picture which shows a person's face. And I much prefer profile with pictures. You feel so much more like there's a person on the other side of the profile if there's a picture.

As I've previously mentioned, many women don't seem to like their own bodies. I think this may be a result of comparing themselves to the ads and porn pics, which is mostly fantasy. Real people come in all shapes and sizes, and I like them!

Roe and Gloria, Cleavage is good. Guess I do like to ogle. Very nice. Thanks. [;)]

cynnacent1, I see you're safely kinky and on to bigger and better things.

cynnacent1, Lady Beckett, and DiamondDiva, I like the hands, legs, and candle but I'd really like to know what you all look like. In all cases, I've enjoyed your posts, though.

Me, that's an actual picture, and I actually do smile a lot. I like it here on Collarme. The only problem is that everyone is so far from me, and SW Ohio is rather vanilla, at least at this point. But I'm working on it.

~smile~



LadyAngelika -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 11:57:50 AM)

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ORIGINAL: cynnacent1
i for one like to see photos that depict people in their REAL everyday attire/settings first off and foremost.


That is an interesting remark. I went to go look at your profile and I saw 2 pics of your hands. (I'm assuming they are your hands). Don' take this as a critism as it isn't intended to be one. But you surely realise how for some people, it isn't so simple as to put a pic of their face on such a forum. I detail my reasons in a similar thread entitled "Sending out photos to a stranger".

As for the image I project now, well I find it is a strong image. I have gotten many compliments on it and yes, like LadyB, I am putting my best foot forward so to speak. I do send a photo of my face to people on a "need to" basis.

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Though someone might crack my identity in RL based on my red shoe fetish. ;)
In those terms, my icon reflects me perfectly. A sadistic buxom blonde with intense eyes who loves red shoes!

- LA





MaitresseEden -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 12:23:43 PM)

Here's the thing, I could post 5 different photo's of my self and you would think they are 5 different people. Why? well.. for starters I like to dress up and be a camera slut, and since my best friend is a photographer I do that alot, Wigs are great ways to mask your id. Even in my vanilla photo's how I wear my hair or makeup can change the way I look. Personally I like some glispe of the real person, If at least not on thier profile then shortly upon chatting with them. I totally understand the need to protects ones identity at times, hence I really like some of the creative photos that shows glimpses of a person but leave alot to the imaginiation. However the down side of that is often your imagination is better than the reality.. but then.. I'm not that superficial. What I don't like is Naked shots on a profile, I find that to be in poor taste but then that is my perogative.

Ms. Eden



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realophelia -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 1:19:48 PM)

I wasn't comfortable posting an easily identifiable likeness so I posted a blur of my face for pic #1 and a sort of out of focus (video capture shot) of myself and my Master for pic #2. I guess if I were looking I would post a little bit differently. But I wouldn't be able to post anything very representational because of my job. Also, sort of off topic, but I would be wary of posting anything overly flattering. Well, actually the pics I posted probably are but since I'm involved it doesn't matter.

Take care :)
Ophelia



magiqual -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 2:48:28 PM)

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Quoth M. Eden:

Personally I like some glimpse of the real person, If at least not on thier profile then shortly upon chatting with them. I totally understand the need to protects one's identity at times, hence I really like some of the creative photos that shows glimpses of a person but leave alot to the imagination.


I tend to prefer photographs that tell a story, preferably taken in an unguarded moment. In a scene, it might be the picture taken in a moment of passion ("look at me" *click*); in real-life, I'll often wait and watch someone through the camera's viewfinder for that moment when their personallity shines through.

As for "recent"...well, I'll post one when I have a good one. [;)] The only recent photo I have was taken at a professional event and has been distributed pretty widely w/ my professional associations. I like to keep some distance between my career and my scene life (though any security in doing that may be illusory.)



perverseangelic -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 3:47:29 PM)

A good photo? I like somoene's face. That's the mostly the only kind of picture I share, becuase that's what I care about. I -hate- people who attach genital pictures to mail without asking first. I, myself, am not allowed to look at them and while it's not my fault if one pops up, I don't like it.

:(

So, yeah, show your face, in good lighting and look at least reasonably happy.



cynnacent1 -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 5:13:35 PM)

i use the photo of my hands with the snake as an avatar as it is a favorite of INSIDEYOURMIND's & it was requested by Him that i do so. (His snakes.. He took the pic by the way, for any who may wonder). In adding it as a photo on my profile last week i accidentally deleted 3 or 4 other photos (oopsie ..) which i had on it originally. Simply never got around to fixing that .. as the images are on my PC and i've been using His since last Friday evening. i'm on my PC now, uploaded the photos again and added another of His favorites at His request (... the black and white image) .

It's well understood that some are not quite comfortable or able to post facial shots as their profile photos. Many in my life including co-workers are aware of my involvements with BDSM as well as knowing that i am enjoying a serious D/s relationship. Not all understand it, yet i am lucky to say that many accept and respect it. There are a few family members who i am guessing may not be so accepting, and i choose not to make them aware .....yet should they stumble upon it .. ahh well ... so be it. My life, my choices. [;)] i respect and understand that not all are in positions where they can be as open.

The selection of photos on my profile are quite varied (a couple involving actual play, as well as one taken outdoors with the snake, & one of hands with the snake) & all of them were taken by my Master, INSIDEYOURMIND. Regardless of choices of photos the trolls & wannabes still send some really ridiculous messages to me so i figure i may as well post the photos which Master & i enjoy. [;)]



DiamondDiva -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 7:21:20 PM)

I think the adding of the photos to this particular post was a nice touch..oh by the way LOVE the Red Shoes! {smile}



LadyAngelika -> RE: What Makes for a Good Profile Photo here? (10/13/2004 8:08:45 PM)

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oh by the way LOVE the Red Shoes! {smile}


The obsession is starting to get unhealthy... or at the very least, pricey ;) I also have to have a matching red handbag for each pair....

- LA



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