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CeeCee71
Posts: 3965
Saint Louis, Missouri, US
Been a while and checking in! Hope everyones doing great!
Photographer
DRL - imagography
Posts: 155
Austin, Texas, US
sunnyskys wrote:
39 next month for me  An early Happy Birthday.
You have a fantastic portfolio.
Keep up the great work.
Doug
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CamiAnn
Posts: 794
Los Angeles, California, US
Bump...have to keep the thread going for Brooklyn Hill...LOL!
Model
ThinkingBig
Posts: 18
Nunn, Colorado, US
Toshima-bijin - DRL wrote:
Let's hear it for MATURE MODELS.
Mature models have a sensuality that comes with age, wisdom, and confidence; and this sensuality comes through in their images.
I find that mature models are willing to experiment with poses and locations in the name of developing artistic images. That explains why mature models have portfolios with a variety of images that go beyond straight portraits.
Finally, it is my experience that mature models are punctual, courteous, and a pleasure to work with.
So a tip of the lens cap to mature models.
I wish there were more of them.
Doug
Toshimaâ
bijin / DRL Doug,
May I also say that I have come across some fresh models and I would consider myself a fresh and for sure not a mature model, but I know that many that I have run across as of fresh models that just recently came to the industry or field, have shown up early for shoots and are willing to do anything. I have only had 1-2 bad experiences with fresh/new models. So I would say, don't always go with a mature model over a new model. I bet that some us just starting out who are really in it for the long haul, will be just as passionate and driven and all that you say that goes with mature models!
Just my two cents!
Peace
Gabi
Photographer
STUDIO 236
Posts: 936
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Natas Vandele wrote:
I love mentally mature models. well we all do, but these day they are hard to find......
Photographer
DRL - Toshima-bijin
Posts: 299
Austin, Texas, US
ssbbwgabi wrote:
Let's hear it for MATURE MODELS.
Mature models have a sensuality that comes with age, wisdom, and confidence; and this sensuality comes through in their images.
I find that mature models are willing to experiment with poses and locations in the name of developing artistic images. That explains why mature models have portfolios with a variety of images that go beyond straight portraits.
Finally, it is my experience that mature models are punctual, courteous, and a pleasure to work with.
So a tip of the lens cap to mature models.
I wish there were more of them.
Doug
Toshimaâ
bijin / DRL
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Doug,
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May I also say that I have come across some fresh models and I would consider myself a fresh and for sure not a mature model, but I know that many that I have run across as of fresh models that just recently came to the industry or field, have shown up early for shoots and are willing to do anything. I have only had 1-2 bad experiences with fresh/new models. So I would say, don't always go with a mature model over a new model. I bet that some us just starting out who are really in it for the long haul, will be just as passionate and driven and all that you say that goes with mature models!
Just my two cents!
Peace
Gabi Gabi
Not sure we are on the same wavelength. You seem to be equating mature with experienced (as opposed to "new/fresh.") That certainly was not my intent. Modeling experience is not the key element of interest described in the original post. The maturity described in the original post refers to the beauty and wisdom the one derives from life's experiences. The "maturity" described in the original post refers to a certain hard-to-define sensuality as opposed to sexuality.
Looking back over the 98 pages in this thread, I come to the conclusion that it takes a certain level of maturity on the part of photographers (and models) to recognize the sensual beauty of mature models. (As evidence, see some of the 'negative" comments that less-than-mature photographers have posted in this thread.)
Doug
Photographer
AndrewG
Posts: 5850
Mesa, Arizona, US
Toshima-bijin - DRL wrote:
Let's hear it for MATURE MODELS.
Mature models have a sensuality that comes with age, wisdom, and confidence; and this sensuality comes through in their images.
I find that mature models are willing to experiment with poses and locations in the name of developing artistic images. That explains why mature models have portfolios with a variety of images that go beyond straight portraits.
Finally, it is my experience that mature models are punctual, courteous, and a pleasure to work with.
So a tip of the lens cap to mature models.
I wish there were more of them.
Doug
Toshimaâ
bijin / DRL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ssbbwgabi wrote:
Doug,
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May I also say that I have come across some fresh models and I would consider myself a fresh and for sure not a mature model, but I know that many that I have run across as of fresh models that just recently came to the industry or field, have shown up early for shoots and are willing to do anything. I have only had 1-2 bad experiences with fresh/new models. So I would say, don't always go with a mature model over a new model. I bet that some us just starting out who are really in it for the long haul, will be just as passionate and driven and all that you say that goes with mature models!
Just my two cents!
Peace
Gabi Toshima-bijin - DRL wrote:
Gabi
Not sure we are on the same wavelength. You seem to be equating mature with experienced (as opposed to "new/fresh.") That certainly was not my intent. Modeling experience is not the key element of interest described in the original post. The maturity described in the original post refers to the beauty and wisdom the one derives from life's experiences. The "maturity" described in the original post refers to a certain hard-to-define sensuality as opposed to sexuality.
Looking back over the 98 pages in this thread, I come to the conclusion that it takes a certain level of maturity on the part of photographers (and models) to recognize the sensual beauty of mature models. (As evidence, see some of the 'negative" comments that less-than-mature photographers have posted in this thread.)
Doug Lets also not forget the comments from some of the less than MATURE models as well as some of the NEGATIVE comments of a few of those not so MATURE models.
Photographer
DRL - imagography
Posts: 155
Austin, Texas, US
Studio 925 wrote:
I completey forgot that she is mature aged, and a Mom of an older teen to boot!
![https://modelmayhm-8.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080622/04/485e12557ffa8_m.jpg]() Excellent shot - excellent model.
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Janice Marie Foote
Posts: 11483
Just checking to say... YoO HoO!!! I'll be shooting with the fabulousity known as RA Friedman in two weekends!!! I'm so stoked to be collaborating with another photographic artist I just love!!! He's at -> https://www.modelmayhem.com/62630
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Debstar71
Posts: 1
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Never say never..its never too late, maturity is very important in a model and in the photographer too... well done to all the models over 30!!!
I'm 37 and LOVIN IT!!!!
Kind Regards
Debbie
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K_G
Posts: 2930
Detroit, Michigan, US
Model
Anne of Ohio
Posts: 4391
Columbus, Ohio, US
still hanging on..
Model
Zadie
Posts: 449
Boston, Massachusetts, US
I haven't read this forum..I know, shame on me..but I'm old...C'est La Vie...to the old chicks!!!
Model
BrandonV
Posts: 533
San Diego, California, US
Ok...I will be turning 43 in February 09'.
Does this mean i fit this category of MATURE MODELS?
Model
Betty Jo
Posts: 1004
Riverview, Florida, US
not quite as mature as some of the others, but 32 and mother of 5 here checking in.
Photographer
AndrewG
Posts: 5850
Mesa, Arizona, US
Kristin IndustrialG wrote:
Photographer
AndrewG
Posts: 5850
Mesa, Arizona, US
Model
tabitha lynette
Posts: 111
Baltimore, Maryland, US
I'm all in too - I'm 34!!
Model
K_G
Posts: 2930
Detroit, Michigan, US
AndrewG wrote:
Congratulations.. and yes a beautiful Mature model you are. Thank you so much! It's nice of you to say that.
Photographer
AndrewG
Posts: 5850
Mesa, Arizona, US
Kristin IndustrialG wrote:
Thank you so much! It's nice of you to say that. dont thank me.. it happens to be the truth.. a real shame you are so far away..
Model
FATIMA SHADIK
Posts: 6
Durham, North Carolina, US
What a sweet thread...I pride myself on still being able to get business in this industry...I'm comfortable in my skin, willing to sit, squat, bend, and be adventurous, whatever it takes for a great shot!! I love it when I show up on a set and no one believes I'm almost 40...what an honor!!
Model
CamiAnn
Posts: 794
Los Angeles, California, US
Bump...hi everyone...what's new?
xoxo,
Cami
Model
ShonaM
Posts: 8676
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Nice to see this one still going - if life begins @ 40 - guess that makes me 1! 
Photographer
Scott Sullivan
Posts: 1175
West Branch, Michigan, US
Happy Monday Morning to Everyone.......
Photographer
DRL - imagography
Posts: 155
Austin, Texas, US
Wow, glad to see this thread still going.
Model
Delila B
Posts: 39
San Antonio, Texas, US
Stopping in to say Hi again. 39 this year!
Photographer
Mountain Image
Posts: 1184
Morgantown, West Virginia, US
ssbbwgabi wrote:
Doug,
May I also say that I have come across some fresh models and I would consider myself a fresh and for sure not a mature model, but I know that many that I have run across as of fresh models that just recently came to the industry or field, have shown up early for shoots and are willing to do anything. I have only had 1-2 bad experiences with fresh/new models. So I would say, don't always go with a mature model over a new model. I bet that some us just starting out who are really in it for the long haul, will be just as passionate and driven and all that you say that goes with mature models!
Just my two cents!
Peace
Gabi Gabi, the problem is logistics. You can not shoot a model that does not show and as a percentage younger models have a much worse rate of not coming to the shoot.
Model
Gail L
Posts: 124
Sarasota, Florida, US
Morning, everyone. Been a while since I've stopped in. Just turned 51 a few weeks ago and not ready to quit just yet! Hope you all have a wonderful week.
Model
1R1SHG1RL
Posts: 823
Columbus, Georgia, US
morning everybody its a great day to be over 30
Model
K_G
Posts: 2930
Detroit, Michigan, US
Gail L wrote:
Morning, everyone. Been a while since I've stopped in. Just turned 51 a few weeks ago and not ready to quit just yet! Hope you all have a wonderful week. This kicks ass. Good for you girl!!!!
Glad to see this thread is still alive!
Photographer
DRL - Toshima-bijin
Posts: 299
Austin, Texas, US
Interesting to see Part II and the original still working.
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