Forums > Critique > Avatar: Headshot or Body shot?

Model

Dominic Damien Wagner

Posts: 2

Los Angeles, California, US

Hello!

I'm new and just looking for some quick insight as to what's more eye-catching as an avatar: my current headshot, or the body picture I have in my portfolio.

Any advice is appreciated, thanks!

Jun 17 21 12:22 pm Link

Photographer

Weldphoto

Posts: 845

Charleston, South Carolina, US

I think the headshot works better, but it looks a little bit like a mug shot.

Jun 17 21 01:34 pm Link

Photographer

Krpphoto

Posts: 197

Cape Coral, Florida, US

I feel the one of you in "all black" with the head tilt and the arms and hands stacked one above the other makes for the best profile shot. The poses are "male only" , not female, and while I am not sure what your objective is I think it would be the best demonstration of a male pose  for someone looking for a male model for male clothing . I would lighten up the background though. Forget the head or body shot question. It's what's the best physique for a male model.

Feb 26 22 12:17 pm Link

Photographer

Mark Salo

Posts: 11732

Olney, Maryland, US

This one for sure:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/211117/13/619572483b5eb_m.jpg

Now who is the photographer?

Feb 26 22 12:47 pm Link

Photographer

Express Unlimited

Posts: 40

San Diego, California, US

Mark Salo wrote:
This one for sure:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/211117/13/619572483b5eb_m.jpg

Now who is the photographer?

love that!

Mar 03 22 09:40 am Link