Yes, your profile picture is really that important that we're posting a whole blog about it. It may seem ridiculous, but there are lots of people who are going to want to recognize you when you arrive at Training Camp….which is only a little over 2 months away!!  It also prevents us from having to take an awkward mug shot of you when you first arrive (which, I promise, you don't want us to do). 



That being said, we're going to do a little tutorial on what we're trying to AVOID seeing and what we DO want to see as your profile picture. 





Here is what we need to see as your Adventures Profile Picture:

a recent photo
(what you're going to look like at Training Camp)
head and shoulders

close up
pretty smile
straight on
in focus

(avoid blurry or faded pics)






The photos below are great examples of what we are looking for.

 

From july2013.theworldrace.org        From july2013.theworldrace.org

 

From july2013.theworldrace.org        From july2013.theworldrace.org





If you can't find a good one on facebook, then grab your iphone and a friend, or your friend's iphone, and go have yourself a little photo session. It'll be fun!! 😀    







Below are some excellent examples of profile pictures we see often. We love them and appreciate how they express your personality, they but don't help us out much.





                       The "Amateur Photographer"                                The "Me and My Boo"

From july2013.theworldrace.org         From july2013.theworldrace.org





                       The "Chic and Artsy"                                     The "Me and My Crew"

From july2013.theworldrace.org         From july2013.theworldrace.org
  



  The "Outdoor Enthusiast"
From july2013.theworldrace.org





                              The "Pet Lover"                                         The "Kiddo Cuddler"

From july2013.theworldrace.org   From july2013.theworldrace.org





                      The "Deep Thinker"                                                The "Class Clown"

From july2013.theworldrace.org      From july2013.theworldrace.org




Let's review. Here are things we need you to leave out of your picture:

 
sunglasses

hats
other people
pets
costumes
"artsy" angles
silly faces
side profiles
food

#tbt's
leprechauns*



(*This is the one excepton. If you are able to capture a picture of yourself with a leprechaun, please use it.) 




 
Now that you've read this list, log in to your profile page and take a look at your picture.  If your picture resembles any of the ones above, or contains anything on the list, it's time to upload a new photo.






Thank You so much for your cooperation!  We really appreciate you!