It’s amazing the pictures that people send to advertising agencies hoping to land a spot in an ad. For some reason, the adage that “sex sells” is their motivation. Both inner and outer navels express themselves as part of the two-piece ensemble of 1mm wide fabric barely keeping in place the suspect silicone. Ladies, yes, aspiring to be as alluring as Venus de Milo is fine for your ego, but that does not guarantee a placement in an ad. In fact, such photos may actually do the opposite and leave you out of the race of consideration.
Basically, most of the clients’ brands are family oriented, so when the Production Manager is going through the files looking for photos to send to the client to choose who they like, chances are that those sexy pictures will be ignored. If it’s for an alcoholic beverage, then that sort of picture may be apt, but not all agencies have an alcohol brand as a client, so do the math.
So here’s some advice when sending in photos. I recommend two pictures; one close up of the face with the hair visible as it is worn now. The second, a full length shot. This could be sensual, not sexual. That passa passa pose will work against you. Also, ensure that the pictures are in good lighting.
Now don’t think that it’s only the women who send in the sexy pictures. The men are just as guilty.
Fellas, those Fabio type pics serve more of a comic relief for a stress filled day. If we need to see your tot-tots, we would say so.
