My Beloved and I spent a delightful weekend with dear friends Ian and Sue Stevens in Pacific Grove. The Stevens’ are photography buffs and volunteered to take photos of me for possible use as my Author Photo. I plan to use my favorite three for that purpose. They’re the top three photos in this post. The black and white version will be included in future books as it is much cheaper to print them that way. Collectively, I call the three photos Tree and Sea. I think Ian and Sue did a great job, especially considering the what they had to work with (though the location was gorgeous!)
I’m including the photo I had been using below for comparison purposes. Same beautiful location and same me, but much, much better photos of me. See what I mean? Thank you, Ian and Sue!
With Love,
Russ
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
wonderful shots, russ – all of them –
They you, Beth. I agree. The photographers did a great job.
Russ
as well as working with a great subject )
I really like these Russ.
Thank you, Colleen. I’m glad to hear it.
Russ
Lovely pictures Russ. …and red suits you well!
Thank you, Ute. I appreciate your feedback.
Russ
Yes, I like the new ones – the lack of shadows in your face – good job! Thanks for sharing. You’re a handsome dude; look like someone fun to know. You and Bob Goff would be best friends. Do you know him?
Careful, all those compliments could give me a big head. Thank you Jan. I don’t know Bob Goff, but based on your comment I’d like to.
Russ
Bob Goff is the author of Love Does. He writes about his wife at times the way you write about yours. His values match yours. Google him, and you’ll see why I think you two need to get together!
Thank you, Jan. I plan to do so.
Russ
These look terrific. Glad to see a black and white shot. I am always a fan of b&w photography… something classic about it.
I appreciate your feedback, Annette. Based on the comments I’m receiving it appears that many people prefer B&W. That’s great to know, especially since the photos in many or all of my books are likely to be B&W for cost purposes.
Russ
I like the new version of You! Very flattering light and feel.
They did a very nice job for you.
Thank you for your feedback, my friend. They did indeed.
Russ