Headshot Instructions

Provide a Clear Image

Please make sure that your face is in focus.
You can check the quality of your image by zooming into your face; if your face looks like you, it's great. If you look blurry/ fuzzy/ foggy (pixelated), please send a different photo.

Image orientation is Vertical: Head to Torso.
If you don't have a headshot, a torso and up image, or a vertical, full-body, high-resolution (300dpi) image, it will work because the image can be cropped, and your face will be clear/crisp.
Please make sure that your face is not blurry/ fuzzy/ foggy (pixelated) (see for more information #1).

Please be mindful of the lighting.
If you take an image in a dark space, your image will look pixelated, even if I try to edit or color-correct it.
Lighting is best when it is on your face.
Avoid photos with colored lighting.
Do not have shadows on your face, as it can blur your face.
- Avoid having the light behind you. This will result in a high-contrast photo, and your face may appear shadowed and pixelated.
- Avoid having the light source above your head or below your chin can cast shadows on your face and may not be flattering.

Stand behind a solid background.
Make sure that you have a light on your face.
Please, no extreme close-ups of your face (selfies), hand gestures, pets, or colored lights.

Please send an email with your photos (as an attachment) and bios either in the body of your email or as a Google/Word doc to somosescritoras@gmail.com
Please make sure your bio and photos are labeled with your first name.
In the subject of your email, please write "Writing Mentor - <<Your name>> photo and bio.
- " Example: Writing Mentor - Tracey Photo & Bio

This year, we are approaching writing mentor biographies differently.

1. Full Name (We may publish first name and last initial).

2. Pro Nouns

3. Number of Years with the Somos Escritoras

4. Current Position/ Year in School

5. Favorite Book

6. What does Somos Escritoras mean to you?

7. What inspired you to be a writing mentor?

8. What have you learned from being a writing mentor?

9. What is your hope for this summer's escritoras (participants)?