Panel Photos: A Panoply of Chins (WNEC Media Conference Recap)

I don't care who you are -- I don't care if you're Gisele Bundchen. If you speak on a panel and your photo is taken, you are going to look dumb.

I spoke at the Annual WNEC Media Conference last week; overall, it's a worthwhile conference for small business owners, nonprofits, and media profs alike, and I give props to the WNEC Communications staff -- they're some of the best in the business.  

This was my third year speaking at the conference, which I mention only to point out that I knew what to expect. This includes the potential for bad photos of me -- there are several reporters, photogs, and PR profs milling around with cameras, taking photos of people as they hunch over tables to speak into the mic. Mouths agape, eyes half closed -- this is the face of thoughtful conversation. Not flattering.

Take me here, for instance. Nora Ephron feels bad about her neck? Well, I've completely lost mine:

and in this one? It's too funny not to share. I mean, clearly,  Tom Vannah had launch codes in front of him... or something equally shocking, per my expression.

Incidentally, there were a few other bloggers in attendance, including SuzBon of Shout Out, GrammarGirl, and  Mike Dobbs.

Max of GoNomad and Heather of Urban Compass also got some great nods from panel members throughout the day, and there were a lot of great questions about social media, blogging, citizen journalism, and using the Web to release your message. Branding was also a big topic -- it always seems to get people's wheels turning.

And I'm not knocking anyone's photo skills, btw.  I just feel bad about my neck.

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