How can I get a personalized photo?

[fan0258]

Hey all,

I wanted to know, if I want a celebrity to personalized my photo can I ask him that very nice and if I can what should I say? any tips?

Thanks!

[Chrissy]

Hey!

if you want to get a inscribed photo from a celebrity ask nicely at the end when you request an autograph. Good Luck!

Chrissy

[fan0258]

Thanks for the help but there are any tips how to ask? I mean I don't wanna to be rude I can't just say for ex: "and please if you can personalized my photo, thank you very much"

[BossC]

I usually just ask for an autograph politely, but you could also say something like this:

"If you are not too busy at the moment, could you please send me a personalized autographed photo?"

Obviously I am not too good at this I like writing the body of the letter more than the autograph asking part.

BossC

[ammunitionized]

I have no experience at all but from what I've read and looked at, not all celebrities will personalize, but I believe Kate Bosworth and Maria Sharapova do.

The autograph is the main part, not "Hi Linda" or "Thank you James". But personalized would be great but a lot to hope for. Just getting an autograph especially from a huge celebrity is huge. If you want a personalized autograph I think you would have to say it in the beginning since actors/actresses don't necessarily read all of your letter.

[YOURS_SINCERELY]

I personally prefer the item un-dedicated, that way it looks better to frame or pass on (whatever you do with it). These days celebrities dedicate the item -not necessarily to be nice- but to ensure that the item cannot be sold!

Thats just my humble opinion.

All the best with your collections.

YOURS_SINCERELY

[Guest]

MOST celebrities will personalize your photo and make it out to you, if you ask. Like you said, Kate Bosworth and Maria Sharapova do. I've also gotten personalized photos from MANY people including Mary Tyler Moore, Al Pacino, Ruth Buzzi, Cameron Diaz, Debbie Reynolds, Rue McClanahan; you get the picture. Most are GLAD to personalize, if you politely ask. Although, there are that FEW that won't personalize - just sign, like Lauren Bacall, Richard Dreyfuss, and Charleton Heston. Good luck and I hope this helps!

[jdp3577]

I personally prefer the item un-dedicated, that way it looks better to frame or pass on (whatever you do with it). These days celebrities dedicate the item -not necessarily to be nice- but to ensure that the item cannot be sold!

Thats just my humble opinion.

All the best with your collections.

YOURS_SINCERELY

I agree with you on this

[Guest]

Hi jdp3577, yeah i s'pose that is why some celebs personalise their photos, i never really thought about that but i totally agree with you!

[TheCollector]

MOST celebrities will personalize your photo and make it out to you, if you ask. Like you said, Kate Bosworth and Maria Sharapova do. I've also gotten personalized photos from MANY people including Mary Tyler Moore, Al Pacino, Ruth Buzzi, Cameron Diaz, Debbie Reynolds, Rue McClanahan; you get the picture. Most are GLAD to personalize, if you politely ask. Although, there are that FEW that won't personalize - just sign, like Lauren Bacall, Richard Dreyfuss, and Charleton Heston. Good luck and I hope this helps!

Hi

Just to let you know that Lauren Bacall DOES personalise - check out this thread: http://www.fanmail.biz/mboard/viewtopic.php?t=7660

Also I agree with the posts above. You just need to ask for a personalised autograph in your letter. I would ask towards the end of the letter rather than at the beginning (although this is a personal preference).

I would say something like: "I don't want to be a problem to you, but if you have the time I would really appreciate a dedicated autograph from you." Or something along those lines . . . . .!

I understand the reasons made for asking at the beninning, but it just seems a bit presumptuous! Most celebs will skip automatically to the bottom of the letter to see what the writer REALLY WANTS!!!!

Ian