Smiling portrait, or stern portrait?

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

This one will be hung in a school's foyer, for reference.
Those samples are based on this picture

And are to replace the old, outdated official portrait.

[HighlyVolatile]

Natural portrait! No pose with friends taking pics in your natural way. Might be smiling, might not be, but if you'll forgive me -- my friend -- you're stiff both ways. So if I'm photographer and I want to take a great picture of you, I need to take it when you don't know it.

[Jamie05rhs]

Two questions to consider:

1. Which one matches what your personality is most of the time?

2. Which one inspires you the most?


(Those answers may not be the same.)

[Jamie05rhs]

(I think both of them are good photos, though.)

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

I wouldn't know, I can be both very friendly and very stern, depending on the setting.
Maybe with children I smile more.
To be honest, I'm more inspired by the stern one.

[Jamie05rhs]

@Sun_Kim-Ai Go with what suits you the best and what makes you happy.
(But also what will get you re-elected. lol)

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

That's something I'll have to worry about in more than four years!
If things go like they should, I'll be mayor until 2031.
Then I'll step down due to the consecutive term limits and run as an advisor to a candidate I think will be fit for the position.
In 2036, I'll be eligible for another two terms.

[Jamie05rhs]

@Sun_Kim-Ai People will walk by and see your picture every day. It will shape their impression of you. The election may be held every 5 years, but people are forming opinions on who to vote for every single day.

(Sorry; I don't mean to put extra pressure on you. It's just a reminder!)

[Jamie05rhs]

Thanks for the MHO!

[lightbulb27]

I like one with glasses or smiling.
One says I’m gonna deal with stuff. The other is friendly principal

[Flower7]

The stern pictures look better.

[TrueConfection]

Smiling

[Vendela]

Smiling!

[Wise4myage]

Definitely smiling.