So I just got this job writing online, and I have to submit a photo of myself for the bio. The problem is I'm 18 (although I arguably look younger) and the other writers are middle aged. I don't want my age to affect my credibility. Any way I can make myself look older? Photoshop, dress, etc.?
Tips for making myself look older?
"So I just got this job writing online, and I have to submit a photo of myself for the bio. The problem is I'm 18 (although I arguably look younger) and the other writers are middle aged. I don't want my age to affect my credibility. Any way I can make myself look older? Photoshop, dress, etc.?"I believe attempting to phony up your look is affecting your cred. Getting fat makes people look older
By "job writing online" do you mean "signed up for an account on Suite101.com after getting a targeted ad on Facebook"? If so, and I mean this without any sarcasm: good luck making any money at all.
Facial hair, if you can swing it.
I'm 21, but with a beard I can pass for a person three years older. But, if your hair is too light, like a coffee-brown or a red, then facial hair is probably not the way to go until you're a bit older. In my opinion, facial hair is only effective if your hair color is sufficiently dark.
"Facial hair, if you can swing it.This. It seems to be that the grizzlier you are, the older people think you are. I'm 19 and I got ID'd the other day trying to buy 18 rated DVDs.
I'm 21, but with a beard I can pass for a person three years older. But, if your hair is too light, like a coffee-brown or a red, then facial hair is probably not the way to go until you're a bit older. In my opinion, facial hair is only effective if your hair color is sufficiently dark."
The best way to look older is photo shop the hell outta your picture, then go into the bathroom and try to make an attempt at looking the same way in real life.
I'd go for the young genius look, dude. As long as you don't have pink hair or anything, I don't think you need to worry.
"So I just got this job writing online, and I have to submit a photo of myself for the bio. The problem is I'm 18 (although I arguably look younger) and the other writers are middle aged. I don't want my age to affect my credibility. Any way I can make myself look older? Photoshop, dress, etc.?"Translation: "So I want to go out drinking, but I'm not 18/21 (depending on his location) and I want to be able to get into pubs/bars/nightclubs. How can I make myself look older?"
Answer: Get fake ID, you'd be surprised how easy it is to get.
Alternatively, if the original question was true, then photoshop will do a world of good.
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