A few weeks ago, I was perusing the North Coast Mac Users Group (NCMUG) website in advance of presentation Philip (SOMM co-founder) was scheduled to give. The site shows a great line-up of Mac luminaries speaking at their meetings, including fabulous photos of everyone – except Philip, who is at least as good-looking as any of the rest.
As the recently-hired marketing/PR person, I put “get publicity photos” on my to-do list, and asked Philip and Greg to send me some.
Here’s what I got: an excuse from Philip, and this from Greg:
Great publicity photo… if you’re auditioning for “Flipper 2: Return to Coral Key”. 
I guess I’ll have to take my own photos. Watch this space….
I actually think that this is the kind of photo people would much prefer to see – think of it. A built-in ice breaker for Greg, and the people who’d be choosing him to speak/present/etc.
I’m frankly tired of seeing shots of people in suits. They look kind of stuffy and old fashioned.
Let’s hear it for personality in ppublicity photos!
[...] A few weeks ago, Jean wrote of her difficulties in securing good press photos of Philip and me. She posted the photo I sent her of me swimming with dolphins in Ixtapa, Mexico. I was particularly pleased with Janet’s comment in my defense. In that spirit, I submit these pictures for consideration by readers of our humble blog. [...]
[...] (Thanks to Greg for passing this tip along!) [...]