Modeling Professionalism

My friend and I used to watch “America’s Next Top Model,” a reality show starring Tyra Banks. It was an excuse to get together, and definitely not a way to gain useful knowledge for living in the real world.

Yet, I found myself identifying with Top Model contestants last week as I posed for Touchable Design head shots. I was trying to convey “I am a competent, trustworthy, fun professional who has a legit workspace in the United States.” But I was in an office that wasn’t set up yet after two of the most stressful weeks of my life. And we were in a rush due to my overscheduling.

Fortunately, I hired my former co-worker, Jeremy Wilburn, who is an exceptional artist and Photoshop magician. I haven’t seen the final product yet, but he already made me feel like a winner. Now if I can just win those contracts!