Posts Tagged ‘profile photo’

Until very recently, I used social networking sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn for professional reasons only. So, it made sense to keep my profile picture and information completely businesslike. Even though I’ve begun connecting with friends on these sites socially, I still prefer maintain a level of formality.

Many people are more casual about their web appearance, even in business. I’ve noticed photos posted with spouses, partners, children, grandchildren and even pets. It’s very acceptable on social networking sites, especially since the key word here is “social.” However, I am curious about what some people were thinking when they posted photos that included a roll of toilet paper or a basket of laundry in the background. Not even your friends want to see that.

Being married to a photographer has made me very conscious of photo composition, and I’m going to share some tips with you on how to take better photos and work with photos you already have. Read the rest of this entry »