I like the glamour and lingerie look, but I also like casual photos in jeans, workout clothes, etc.    One thing that turns me off is excessive skin softening in the post processing of the photos. Your girlfriend did a nice job on your current pictures.  

Posted By: SoftlySarah

I have plans to have some new photos taken for my website. What do you look for in photos? Do you like professional, glamorous ones? Or prefer impromptu, candid-type shots? I had a girlfriend take the ones I currently have, and while I like them, I was wondering if I shouldn't go more professional with my next set.

Also, what kinds of photos do you think are essential? Lingerie? Jeans? Gown?

And how often should one update her photos?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Thank you, JazzmanJ. I appreciate the feedback.
Another question- studio or on location? Which is better? or a mix of both?

A variety of dress, a mix of sports clothes, lingerie, fancy clothes.  Some amateur pics, some professional pics, a good mix of them.  Please no photoshopping, they should be a representation of what you look like now.  If you want to hide your face, no problem.  If you want to hide tattoos that would identify you to people you don't want to recognize you, also fine.  But if you do have multiple tattoos, other than just one small one, that should be known to clients ahead of time.  How often to update?  I'd say at least twice a year with the amateur ones.  The pro pics are not cheap, we know, so once a year would be ok with me.

Swim

Pictures are worth a thousand words

A current mix of photos is best. Professional,impromtu they are all very helpful and appreciated.some photos can tell more about yourself than you think.

While Professional photos are expensive, and more glam and Hollywood style.  Sometimes the photoshopping is horrible and so very noticeable.  But on the other hand,  candid shots don't often reflect the potential that a lady has.  I have seen the good, the bad, the roastbeef  and the ugly!  A good eye for beauty is really all that the person behind the camera needs.  With the correct angles and lighting there is no need to photoshop or hire a professional photographer.  But beware of what is also in the photo.  The background is as important as what is in the foreground.  Photos taken in really cheap motel rooms is tacky (just my opinion).  And the background of bills, animals, cat litter, and other personal effects really don't need to be photographed for the general public to view.  I can speak from personal experience though, when I updated my photos for my website not to long ago, I hired a professional photographer and then had one of my friends shoot photos of me.  Hands down the non-professional ones are much better.  Either way, keeping them fresh and clean is what is important to me.  I agree that less is so much more ;0)

Kisses

Elle Vegas

Thanks so much for all of your responses. There is a lot to think about here!

Yes, I have to hide my face- I know too many people in Tampa not to. I also agree that honest is best, and that we should try to give as accurate a photo as possible regarding body type, etc.

I think I will try some glossy glam shots and include more candids, too.

Good points about backgrounds- I sometimes have to giggle at things I see in the backgrounds of pictures. I always look... any pictures. And videos, too. Even on the news.

OK- with that said, any recommendations for local photographers?

Thanks again for the responses. You are all so helpful!
xo

I agree with a lot of the poster's have already said.

Being around for over 5 years, I have different rules I go by...

#1 get pictures all the time to keep my website and theme threads fresh.  It is very important to me that the gents know who they are going to see. Like this month, I wound up with 2 different days getting photos.

#2 I do all kinds of different photos...lingerie, some nudity, jeans, clothing & of course, holiday ideas. My first thought is around the theme threads..again new photos!!

#3 Definitely agree with being careful of your surroundings and what is in the picture.  I just had outdoor photos taken this past weekend and was very careful what was around me.  It is trashy and disgusting looking at some girls pictures and all this clutter is around them.  It really takes away from what you are trying to see and that is the lady!!!

#4 As far as professional versus candid...I have only twice paid for my photos and while they were gorgeous, my little digital camera does a great job.  It is an individual choice to pay for photos and while some are gorgeous there are well known photographers out there that do sooo much airbrushing it doesn't make the lady look like herself.  I would much rather use my own camera and just sharpen the photo!!!  Other than that I will not touch up my photos (well other than face blurring).

#5..While I know alot of gents wish they could see the whole face, to me I would much rather be discrete.  I hear it all the time that most gents really do appreciate the blurring & they know the lady takes her safety seriously.  Plus, for those of us that travel and if you do show your face it is not unheard of that certain people will print out the photos and distribute them to hotels to keep their eyes out for that individual.  Plus, we all have family, friends and maybe a SO/boyfriend that we really don't wish to know what we do.  Unfortunately, this has happened to me in the past and let me tell you it royally stunk!!!

Ultimately you do what you want to do for yourself.  Enjoy it!!! Having photos taken allow you to be adventurous and sexual!!!  Have fun and hope this helps. Feel free to contact me if you wish anymore advise.

Makenzie

The sexier and more proactive the pic, the better it is. You're selling your body, among other things, to clients. Make sure your pics advertise your wares to good effect.

Posted By: SoftlySarah

I have plans to have some new photos taken for my website. What do you look for in photos? Do you like professional, glamorous ones? Or prefer impromptu, candid-type shots? I had a girlfriend take the ones I currently have, and while I like them, I was wondering if I shouldn't go more professional with my next set.

Also, what kinds of photos do you think are essential? Lingerie? Jeans? Gown?

And how often should one update her photos?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

I am not coming to see someone with thier clothes on
I do appreciate pics of nipples because I am more particular about them than actual breast size and some can be a turn on or turn off for me.  Ass pics are good also

As far a clothes go I think dresses, lingere and such can show off your classy side and upscale experience which can make you more desirable.

You can't please all the people all the time and these are only my preferences.