I’d love your input: Which picture for the back cover of the book?

No lie; been looking at these photos trying to pick one that's better, but you're too damn cute and they're both cute. I'm going with #2; it's more “I'm here, listen to me”.

Hugs!

YOU are too freaking cute. Thank you for weighing in – you know I respect your opinion MAD amounts! bighugesqueezyhugsrightback

I'm with Derek – been looking at both for a while, and finally settled on #2. Also don't remember your hair being that hella long? My goodness, girl!

I like #2, it looks more like the Jenny I know IRL

I like #1. Of course, I've not met you in person yet. :-p

I'm going with Photo #2…Looks like it belongs on the back cover! Congrats!

#1, not leaning so close to the wall looks better to me

I think I like #2 best. But you look so beautiful in both! That color is like woah on you, lady!

Definitely a fan of #2. So excited for you about the progress of the book, Jenny!

Definitely #1

Obviously they're both gorgeous- BUT, I'm gonna go with #2

Yeah, I'd love to go out with you.

Number 1, all the way.

So beautiful! I'm voting for option 1. I don't have a reason, it just speaks to me.

You are gorgeous! I say numero uno!!!

Both are beautiful, but I'm going with Option 2!

Option 2 is more face on – it just seems to reach out more. You look more personable in it. I think it has to do with your body positioning – having your “belly button” pointed at the camera; when your belly button is facing someone in conversation it's body language for “im interested/I'm engaged” when it's pointing away it's saying “I am not interested/engaged”

#2 I love how your eyes look!

I'm going with #2 b/c it looks more inclusive than #1 as an author pic. You also look like you mean business more in #2 than #1.

I like option 1 because it looks more natural and inviting. The angle of your body is confident yet friendly. I'm not a fan of option 2 because the leaning on the beam comes off as lazy, which you definitely are not.

The book look great! I'm a fan of #1 just a teeny bit more… but either choice will be awesome!

Honestly, neither one.
In both you come over as middle class, long haired, well dentist female in a teal getup nipped under the bust with a too small belt.

So, widen the belt, put your hair up in a French knot and turn the candle-power on that smile down by a factor of 1000. Think La Joconde, for you have to come over as someone with a hint of a slutty side.
Of course, you might be a episcopalian minister, but even they are allowed a bit of zing.
And half profile on a book cover is always the best look.

Hey Jenny from the Rock!!! You look amazing in both….Your angel says #2!

Something about option 1 looks more laid back and relaxed to me. I say option 1.

It's too hard (TWSS) to pick one of them! You look SO HOTT! But if I had to choose, I'd say go for #2!

both are beautiful pictures, but I choose option 1

I like Option 2 best!! Although both are beautiful!

Have you thought about the option to crop in closer to feature less body / more face?

There is a design principle called “Face-ism Ratio” – the ratio of face to body in an image influences the way the person in the image is perceived.

The more face vs. body in the photo emphasizes more cerebral or personality-related attributes like intelligence and ambition. (A headshot would be a high face-ism). The lower face-ism (more body) emphasizes more physical attributes like sensuality and physical attractiveness.

(This theory applies to both men and women, however there is a tendency of the media to represent men in high face-ism images, and women in low face-ism images – also known as body-ism).

#2 – you look more approachable.

Based on what you want to convey I would choose option 2. It goes along with the other comments but Option 2 would be the person I felt more comfortable approaching in real life, it feels like you are engaging yourself with me and wanting to start a conversation. Option 1 feels more wishy-washy.

I like #2… you look taller and more confident although both are good choices as you look fabulously beautiful in both

I've got nothing original to add. You're gorgeous, inside and out. Cute smile, both. But I think #2 is my fave.

I like Option #1 better! Though I haven't met you IRL, for me it gives off the laid back feel, that makes me think I can relate to you but you have some authority on the topic. The second one feels a little more serious to me (even with your big smile!); the first one is more “let me have a cup of coffee with you”.

I like the first one. Your stance is more forward and open! But both are beautiful

I'm going with Option #2 for reasons I couldn't sum up until I saw Derek's comment – agreed. It just looks really, really open LOVE it. You're beautiful, my dear!

Hey Jenny….I've got to say, both are faboo….but I am drawn to #2 ~Lori

Numero dos is my pick! Although you (and your gorgeous eyes!) look fab in both. Truth!

I like Picture #2 better!

Hi Jenny! I like photo #2, it feels more direct, like you're looking right at the potential reader, ready to change their lives with everything that you know!
P.S. YES, please do add me to your list for the lac book updates, loved the one I read!

#2! You look so calm, and quietly confident. Very inviting! Congrats again

DEFINITELY #2222222

I like #1

Option 2, Jenny B! I love the fire in your eyes and the energy I get from this photo is you're standing in your full power in a graceful way. xo

Definitely #2 Jenny – that is the better one.

Do Facebook comments count? haha It was kind of difficult to choose between the two since they're both gorgeous but I eventually decided on choosing the second because they gave emphasis on what you have best — your smile and your eyes. So, did our suggestions help you in any way, or made it even tougher to choose? Will you let us which one did you eventually choose or would it be known once the book is out?

I like option 1! I think it shows a lot of confidence but on a relatable level. I look forward to your book. I've been following since I began my first job in May!

The 1st one all the way! Looks so natural and just BAM! Here I am in all my natural glory My gut says #1 for sure. Which is YOUR favorite?

I like # 2 because you look relaxed and approachable. It was a tought choice as they are both great! Number 1 felt good too, but gave me a different positive feeling – confident and nice, but being a little turned away didn't seem as approachable. Still, they are both great and I think you should go with your gut.

I like option 2.

Both look good; #1 arms look more natural.

OPTION 2!!

I'm a big fan of option 2. I like that your body position faces the camera.

I really like number 1, but I'm not exactly sure why because they almost look identical. But for some reason number 1 looks really natural and relaxed.

At first I was going to say #2…but now I'm leaning towards #1. You look beautiful in both, and I love the dress! #1 just looks a little more like friendly, fabulous you

I like number one better, but both are beautiful so whichever one you pick will be great for the book!

Hi Jenny,
You are gorgeous in both pics, but I prefer option 2!

Best,
Usman

Hmmm….difficult choice, but my pick is #2.

I say #2. I think it looks more author-y and more like you're kind of standing up facing me saying “hi, I'm Jenny.” But I would crop it so that you can't see your hands in your pockets because I don't really like how the bump of your left (right in the picture) hand looks. I think cropping it closer in like that would also just look better for the jacket of a book since I'm more interested in an author's face/expression than body.

You are beautiful in both. I'm picking option #2!

I'm not sure exactly what it is about photo #1, but I like it the most! Both are very nice, though.

Difficult decision because both are really great! Love your clothing color choice (nice alliteration lol?), brings out your eyes and that's what people look at when connecting with a person. My vote is #2, something about it seems more like hello, here I am, pay attention to me (in a good way), the other seems like you're more shy and hanging back a little, and less demanding of attention. My two cents… =)

They're both beautiful, but option 2 is definitely the winner.

I don't think you'd go wrong with either, but I like the first one the best. I think you look more at ease. I'd just crop out a little of the extra head space, though.

I love the behind-the-scenes videos, by the way! So fun!

Definitely #2. Face is more relaxed looking.

Jenny-I really love them both, so you couldn't go wrong picking either one. I personally like option #2. Since you want to come across relatable, I feel your body language in option # 2 comes across more warm, welcoming, approachable and relatable!

Good luck in your picking!

Jess Smith

Nice pics Jenny. I say #2 for sure. You look more relaxed and less posed in #2. Plus I think #2 draws the viewer more to your face…whereas #1 draws a viewer to your left arm and elbow.

Option 2 for sure! It looks much more natural.

I vote for option 2. Something about that image is more powerful.

Best of luck with your book!!! So exciting.
Cailen
writer, blogger, author

I like option #1. A lot.

But could there be an option #3 where you just hang out with me in Pittsburgh and we go dancing? Or better yet, I get to come to you??

I think I like option #2 better

I vote for option 1. Posture and confidence. I like it!

Option 1 because your dress looks kind of wrinkled in option 2.

Option 2 looks cool to me

I know the voting is over, but I'll chime in anyway. #2 is my fave. Upper body points in more toward your audience, giving the appearance of openness and the “I'm listening” look. I'm excited for you!

I like Option 1

Yay Jenny!!!

I vote for option #1 cause you seem a little more casual but still in control. Then again DShan just voted the opposite of me and I think he counts for like 48 normal opinions.

PS – a GREAT choice to take these at Royce Hall! Heck yeah go Bruins!

#2, definitely!

Congrats Sneha! You won the copy of my book It's not ready to ship yet (just sent to the copy-editor today), but as soon as it comes out in March you'll get a signed copy! Will you send me your mailing address when you get a chance? Or if you think you'll move between now and then, we can just get in touch once March 2011 rolls around…

Thanks again for commenting and for being such a loyal reader!

Thanks again Jenny, I'll let you know my address when March 2011 comes closer, since I'm not sure what life will bring by then =) . Definitely have it on my calendar for then.

Absolutely, Option #2!