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TSLPI 34. Dennis A. Smith Headshot

5 September, 2020 by dennis Leave a Comment

As a web designer, one of the hardest things to get from a client is information – be it statistics, contact information of people to speak to, text for a website, or good photos.

The headshot shown to the right here was taken in 2009 at Lake Pupuke, Milford. I know this detail years later because how I present myself to the world is important to me.

Let’s go through the details then of this shot in a way that you too can analyse your own resources such as your own marketing materials or perhaps your investigative target.

First, everyone will have some idea of how they want to be perceived. Don’t make the assumption that just because you are camera shy that your clients respect your problem.

Secondly, any photo is better than no photo! Websites without photos of the people show the public that you simply do not care. In general older people have less of a digital footprint and are more conservative with their private information but you would be surprised at what is available online when you look for it.

This photo is a casual look – my personal preference in lifestyle, but the look that I prefer for online photos is always a more formal one, mostly with a tie and business shirt, sometimes with a suit. This is important to me and I try to avoid people taking photos without my input or at a minimum getting a copy for myself.

This photo was taken in a strong overcast light but it was too much because I am squinting. This means that my eyes have strong crows-feet to the sides which are distracting. My hair and eyebrows are fine as is my neutral chin and neck position. A little slant to the right side of the photo brings a little interest but is probably unnecessary.

The background lake, flax and rocks are fine because they are out of focus, are relatively level, avoid the sky and do not distract too much. The back shirt is a casual shirt but because it is black this is not too noticeable and for me, is fine.

TIP 26:

Email is a fantastic tool to encourage writers to write. Slipping an email to someone you trust is a natural way to start to tell a story. Just write & click SEND. It doesn’t have to be perfect, nor any particular length nor formatted. Just think, write & send. Others can ‘tidy it up’!

My smile looks more like a grimace but it is better than nothing because my mouth is open and shows just enough teeth. No teeth showing is no good. Many teeth comes across as too unreal.

This was clearly not a professionally taken photograph but it is an acceptable image to use in many situations.

An important skill in investigative work is to consider details in photographs. Consciously look at all aspects of a photograph, not only the subject, but also the background.

The Secret Life of a Private Investigator Book

  • TSLPI
  • TSLPI 2. Introduction
  • TSLPI 3. Lawyers Lie; We All Do!
  • TSLPI 4. Samoa Observer
  • TSLPI 5. A $3.1 Billion BS Story
  • TSLPI 6. Bartercard Secrets
  • TSLPI 7. Down vs Bartercard
  • TSLPI 8. International Reciprocal Justice
  • TSLPI 9. Hon Robert Fisher
  • TSLPI 10. The Dutch International Qoin Con
  • TSLPI 11. Qoin Bankruptcy
  • TSLPI 12. Aussie BBX Bravado
  • TSLPI 13. Christian Businessmen
  • TSLPI 14. Flat Earth, Moon Landing & more
  • TSLPI 15. Uncharitable Charities
  • TSLPI 16. Talamua Cover-up
  • TSLPI 17. It's All in a Name
  • TSLPI 18. Linda Dzaferic, IRD
  • TSLPI 19. ‘Defamatory’ Naming & Shaming
  • TSLPI 20. Dennis A. Smith
  • TSLPI 21. Failing to Bust
  • TSLPI 22. Bert Potter, Centrepoint
  • TSLPI 23. Publishing Evidence Prior
  • TSLPI 24. Taumarunui Museum Trust
  • TSLPI 25. Paying the Price
  • TSLPI 26. Olinda Woodroffe
  • TSLPI 27. Getting Factual With Fiction
  • TSLPI 28. Samoa Ventures
  • TSLPI 29. Engaging Emotions
  • TSLPI 30. The Truth of The Path of Truth
  • TSLPI 31. Possible Positivity
  • TSLPI 32. Evolution vs Godly Logic
  • TSLPI 33. Sharing by Teaching
  • TSLPI 34. Dennis A. Smith Headshot
  • TSLPI 35. Showing Sensitivity
  • TSLPI 36. NZ Initiatives
  • TSLPI 37. He's Good For It – Not!
  • TSLPI 38. Writing the Wrong
  • TSLPI 39. Taking it to Them
  • TSLPI 40. Det. Inspector Bruce Hutton
  • TSLPI 41. Conceptually Challenging
  • TSLPI 42. Buying A Fight
  • TSLPI 43. Unforgettable People
  • TSLPI 44. Creating Value From Others
  • TSLPI 45. The Power of Story
  • TSLPI 46. DNC
  • TSLPI 47. Backing Yourself
  • TSLPI 48. Whale Oil
  • TSLPI 49. Creating Commercial Value
  • TSLPI 50. Force, A Cultural Conflict
  • TSLPI 51. Tuila’epa.com Porn
  • TSLPI 52. Holocaustianity
  • TSLPI 53. About the Author
  • TSLPI The Whole Book in PDF Format
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