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I'm not really a big fan of the all black background, I feel like it should have a bit more color (but then again I like bright colors). Your pictures are nice but I feel like for a CV they should be taken by a professional (I could be wrong since I know nothing about your field). And I like the layout. Would like to see the page when you're done.

Thanks both of you

and Sapharii, cheers for that actors website that will defo be alot of use.

As for headshots, at the moment i don't feel like professional ones are 100% needed, i've still got 2 years of college left before im out on the field by myself, so it would be a waste of money. However i have got a photoshoot on Thursday with one of my close friends who will be doing some headshots for me then, just for experience for us both.

Thanks again both of you.

Bimbo Angel wrote:

I don't like the color of the background either. It's very plain as well as the font. You should try something more interesting in both.

The head-shots are nice but I think something more professional looking would be way better. Maybe if you have a talented photographer friend you could ask him to take some head-shots and photos of you.

Please see above post ;P



see because its my CV one my tutor said to keep it plain and simple, but I agree, when we were looking around at websites as a class I liked the ones that were colourful and stood out, however the majority of the class didn't.

I like the black/gray/blue color scheme, but I agree with most of the other posters that it needs a bit more oomph to it. Maybe add some borders/text blocks/etc in shades of blue so it is not so basic html-y. And I think a splash of color on the front page (even if it's a beautiful photo you've taken) could look really nice if you artfully arrange it on the page (as a banner, perhaps?). It also gives the page a bit more personality

And I understand totally what you mean about being on a college student budget and not wanting to waste money on expensive professional photos. But having photos of you that look like they were taken in a bathroom mirror or with a webcam will likely not leave a good impression- so get some good-quality photographs from your photographer friend and put those up pronto! Also-- if you could grab some screenshots/photos of you in costume and makeup during performance or film, that would be a great way to give viewers a glimpse of your potential, and range of expression. Check out aspiring/amateur photographers in your area- many of them may have all the professional equipment, and be willing to charge less (or nothing at all), if you let them use your images in their developing portfolio.

Lastly, I'm a spelling/grammar nut. On your photos page, you wrote "here you will find up to date headshots and photo's of Rianne Stratford"
It should be written "Here you will find up-to-date headshots and photos of Rianne Stratford". Also- I think "headshots" and "photos" is a bit redundant- maybe just say "photos".

Good luck!

Last edited by Tevunoth88 (02-06-2012 01:59)

I dont think you need to spend lots of money on the head shots if any. Just use the same camera and get a friend to take them. They need to be less facebook/myspace and more about actually seeing your face. There aren't going to cast you by looking at the side of your face or you having hair all over your face.