Mandy_Jean

Push me!  Help me create images that I never thought I could produce!

"Contrary to what we usually believe . . . the best moments in our lives, are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times--although such experiences can also be enjoyable, if we have worked hard to attain them.
The best moments usually occur when a person's body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile." - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Hi there! I'm a “beginner model” looking to build up a tasteful and PROFESSIONAL portfolio.

I've been fortunate enough to start off with some wonderful photographers, but I still need many more images and looks to have a solid portfolio.  I do ask that the photographers I work with have experience using Photoshop.  Nobody is naturally flawless

I am open to many ideas. I admire traditional looks, but I'd also love to add some edgier and more creative shots to my portfolio as well.   So throw your ideas my way, and let's create some awesome images together!

UPDATE
I have been out of the modeling scene for several months now while dealing with some personal matters.  Because of this, the majority of the photos in my port are not very recent.  I do not want to misrepresent myself therefore I have included a photo of myself that was taken recently at the beach.  It is a simple snapshot with minimal makeup, but it is a more updated look than the other photos in my port. 

I am very anxious to get back into the game and collaborate with the many talented photographers, makeup artists, hairstylists, and designers that are out there.  While I am trying to bring my port back up to date, I would really love to work on a TFP/CD basis, but I am more than willing to pay as necessary for images that I believe will take my port to new heights.  While I may not accept every offer that is presented to me, I can promise that I will consider each one that I receive.  You will not be ignored.  I feel grateful to anyone who takes the time to take a look at my port and extends an offer to work together.

I've been combing through various profiles on MM, and I've started a list of various concepts that I'd love to try out.  If any of these interest you, please let me know!  Thanks in advance, and hopefully I will get the opportunity to work with many of you!

TRAVEL
I would really love to do some traveling to diversify my portfolio.  There are so many amazing photographers here in Atlanta, but I would love to branch out.  Unfortunately for this I do not have a lot of money to burn, and I do not expect someone to spend a bunch of money for me at the level I'm still at.  But if there are any photographers interested in working with me TFP, then I could most likely at least come up with travel expenses.  Here's to hoping we can make this happen!

My Resume (so far!):
Atlanta Country Music, Country Gal - 2008
Nya Nya Couture, Clothing Model - May 2008
GMC, Promotional Model @ Country Fair - May 2008
Swisher International, Promotional Model - August 2008 - February 2009
Pep Boys, Promotional Model @ Pep Boys 500 - October 2008


Some of the wonderful people I've had the pleasure of working with:


Photographers:
Atlanta Photographics - 9396
Casual Elegance Photography - 406
Flesh and Color - 26723
InTouch Photography - 100129
Nrvphotography - 41761
Golden Ticket - 358301
Tressness Photography - 642078

Hairstylists and MUA's:
Human Canvas - 357482
Multi4orce Entertainment - 532122
Nia Yates - 515430
Nicole Barrett 519411


Models:
Angela West - 556611
Brady Moon - 637201
Brittney Glaze - 277299
CarLee Nelson - 383905
Chasity Walker - 684454
Corey Burkett - 490643
Dominick Gordon - 567858
Leah Elise - 661958
Lendsey Bishop - 691345
Lovenick Saintmelus - 710409
Melissa Wiggins - 77418
Patrice Jackson - 546856
Tiffiny Foo - 483199
Tiran Smith - 669284