RachelReilly wrote:
What kind of modeling specifically?

You really have to pay good photographers and gain more experience,
I can't really judge on what you have up now as they do not really show your potential.

I sure can't do runway and editorials, but I am a big fan of "fashion nudes" or whatever it's usually called, and artistic nudes. I'm a bit clueless about what my measurements could get me into though.

nyk fury wrote:
if you are already a 'photographer' why don't you have better and more pictures of yourself - self-taken - including nudes?

It's on it's way. The "photographer" is busy taking pictures of other models.

Gabrielle Ann  wrote:
I am available to shoot nudes

That's the only qualification you need. I don't even need to look at your portfolio. If you're willing to shoot nude, you can get work, regardless of age, measurements, height or weight.

I have to admit, I always find the question, "Can I be a model?" odd. Anyone who poses for a photo can call themselves a model. No different than anyone who takes a photo IS a photographer. Now, if it was qualified: "Can I be a Fashion Model?" "Can I make money modeling?" it would be easier to answer.

Meghan Hale wrote:
You have potential to do modeling work. Most likely not be agency represented (because of your height/weight/age) but you have a good look to do lots of TFP work and maybe smaller local paid jobs.

I am not looking to be represented by an agency, if anything I'll be freelance.
Thanks for your input Meghan!

M Pandolfo Photography wrote:

That's the only qualification you need. I don't even need to look at your portfolio. If you're willing to shoot nude, you can get work, regardless of age, measurements, height or weight.

I have to admit, I always find the question, "Can I be a model?" odd. Anyone who poses for a photo can call themselves a model. No different than anyone who takes a photo IS a photographer. Now, if it was qualified: "Can I be a Fashion Model?" "Can I make money modeling?" it would be easier to answer.

You are absolutely right, I should have made this question a bit more to the point. I'm more eager to know if I could have any chances of getting hired for modeling. I sure know I can't do fashion. And as you said, since I'm willing to shoot nudes, I guess I have my answer

Risen Phoenix Photo wrote:
I think the op should stick to fine art nude modeling. This genre is well suited to her and she maybe able to make a dent in the market.

However you may only to be able to make money from hobbiests and GWCs. Top notch fine art photographers don't usually pay models.

Thanks for the input!

M Pandolfo Photography wrote:
I have to admit, I always find the question, "Can I be a model?" odd. Anyone who poses for a photo can call themselves a model. No different than anyone who takes a photo IS a photographer. Now, if it was qualified: "Can I be a Fashion Model?" "Can I make money modeling?" it would be easier to answer.

^^^This. Been saying this to everyone. People think you have to look like an Abercrombie and Fitch model to be considered a model. That is dead wrong.

If I want to shoot something dark, gritty, and rouch looking, I want a model to match. If I want to shoot a flawless glamour shot, then I want the model to match.

This is about you, and enjoying modeling. Id use you for a number of things.

Adam MacHose wrote:
Gabrielle,

Be careful. Yes, men will want to take nude (naked) photos of you. No surprise there. Practice caution whenever working with photographers on this site, regardless of their portfolio, credentials, and testimonials - all of which can be built up over time for the sake of deception. My models fill me in on the dirt. There is a guy, for instance, that demands his models post favorable tags on his page in exchange for his services. And guess what? Correct! A dirtbag creep.

Bring someone with you. If the photographer forbids llama herders, don't work with them. Period.

That said, it can be a lot of fun if you build professional relationships and friendships. You're beautiful. Good luck.

Adam

I disagree with this whole damn post. Yes, creepers exist, and they prey upon sites like MM. Yet there are wacky people EVERYWHERE in all aspects of life. Base your life around all possible harm is no way to live.

If you look at news and statisitcs, models aren't huge victims of sexual assault. Most sexual assault occurs with friends and family and less than a mile from home. The only case I've heard of was a model who had become close friends with a photographer after many shoots, got assaulted durning a nude shoot, and she got him to stop.

Creepers and GWC's  are weird and creepy individuals, who get their jolly's by stalking and peeping. Most of the time they just scare and annoy models.

To say to deny any photographer that won't allow llama herders is an ignorant statement. llama herders can get overprotective, in the way, demanding, distracting, or think they know more than you and try to "help." The biggest creeper I'd ever had was an llama herder a model brought to her shoot. She was embarrassed by his behavior.

Sorry for the shotgun blast. End rant....

Adam MacHose wrote:
Gabrielle,

Be careful. Yes, men will want to take nude (naked) photos of you. No surprise there. Practice caution whenever working with photographers on this site, regardless of their portfolio, credentials, and testimonials - all of which can be built up over time for the sake of deception. My models fill me in on the dirt. There is a guy, for instance, that demands his models post favorable tags on his page in exchange for his services. And guess what? Correct! A dirtbag creep.

Bring someone with you. If the photographer forbids escorts, don't work with them. Period.

That said, it can be a lot of fun if you build professional relationships and friendships. You're beautiful. Good luck.

Adam

Don't generalize and speak for everyone. I been on here a year and built a good reputation, never hurt anyone and don't plan on hurting anyone. This is just fear mongering stupidity.

Mark wrote:
other than with poor photographers - I dont see much reason for you to model.

Gotta love snobs

Adam MacHose wrote:
Gabrielle,

Be careful. Yes, men will want to take nude (naked) photos of you. No surprise there. Practice caution whenever working with photographers on this site, regardless of their portfolio, credentials, and testimonials - all of which can be built up over time for the sake of deception. My models fill me in on the dirt. There is a guy, for instance, that demands his models post favorable tags on his page in exchange for his services. And guess what? Correct! A dirtbag creep.

Bring someone with you. If the photographer forbids escorts, don't work with them. Period.

Oh geeze, a troll/knight hybrid?

nyk fury wrote:
if you are already a 'photographer' why don't you have better and more pictures of yourself - self-taken - including nudes?

Are you recommending people have more selfies in their portfolio?

This isn't Facebook

Adam MacHose wrote:
Bring someone with you. If the photographer forbids llama herders, don't work with them. Period.

Careful not to trip on those spurs

Nogawd Photography wrote:
Oh geeze, a troll/knight hybrid?

...Mother of God... How can we defend against such a poweful and annoying combination?!

Adam MacHose wrote:
Gabrielle,

Be careful. Yes, men will want to take nude (naked) photos of you. No surprise there. Practice caution whenever working with photographers on this site, regardless of their portfolio, credentials, and testimonials - all of which can be built up over time for the sake of deception. My models fill me in on the dirt. There is a guy, for instance, that demands his models post favorable tags on his page in exchange for his services. And guess what? Correct! A dirtbag creep.

Bring someone with you. If the photographer forbids escorts, don't work with them. Period.

That said, it can be a lot of fun if you build professional relationships and friendships. You're beautiful. Good luck.

Adam

Bonjour Gabrielle,

I have to agree with others, don't fall in for that escort thing (again the escort thing???). You would cut yourself from working with many of the best photographers in your area, who have other things to do than deal with immaturity and lack of confidence...

If there is one area I believe you should work, it's facial expression. I do not see much difference between your pictures, you should try to be seductive when required, or surprised, or like having a good laugh... or crying. So far, you are very neutral, nothing happens.

Stretch those muscles of your face, listen to the last François Perusse album in front of your mirror, and watch yourself laugh to tears. Then try the same thing with anger, lust, sadness... Then find a good Montreal based photographer who will help you with posing.

With your looks, if you can put these together, I believe you could achieve some success. The rest is how you are good at marketing yourself.

Oh, and remember, keep having fun at this. It will show up, and photographers will be the happier

Eric

Square Jaw Photography wrote:
I disagree with this whole damn post. Yes, creepers exist, and they prey upon sites like MM. Yet there are wacky people EVERYWHERE in all aspects of life. Base your life around all possible harm is no way to live.

If you look at news and statisitcs, models aren't huge victims of sexual assault. Most sexual assault occurs with friends and family and less than a mile from home. The only case I've heard of was a model who had become close friends with a photographer after many shoots, got assaulted durning a nude shoot, and she got him to stop.

Creepers and GWC's  are weird and creepy individuals, who get their jolly's by stalking and peeping. Most of the time they just scare and annoy models.

To say to deny any photographer that won't allow llama herders is an ignorant statement. llama herders can get overprotective, in the way, demanding, distracting, or think they know more than you and try to "help." The biggest creeper I'd ever had was an llama herder a model brought to her shoot. She was embarrassed by his behavior.

Sorry for the shotgun blast. End rant....

You know it's a good thing to remind new models to keep safe, but I do agree that this kind of post could scare the shit out of some people wanting to get into modeling. No llama herder? Check your references, and you'll be good to go.

Marin Photography wrote:
Do you have potential? YES!

Well thank you!

Eralar wrote:

Bonjour Gabrielle,

I have to agree with others, don't fall in for that escort thing (again the escort thing???). You would cut yourself from working with many of the best photographers in your area, who have other things to do than deal with immaturity and lack of confidence...

If there is one area I believe you should work, it's facial expression. I do not see much difference between your pictures, you should try to be seductive when required, or surprised, or like having a good laugh... or crying. So far, you are very neutral, nothing happens.

Stretch those muscles of your face, listen to the last François Perusse album in front of your mirror, and watch yourself laugh to tears. Then try the same thing with anger, lust, sadness... Then find a good Montreal based photographer who will help you with posing.

With your looks, if you can put these together, I believe you could achieve some success. The rest is how you are good at marketing yourself.

Oh, and remember, keep having fun at this. It will show up, and photographers will be the happier

Eric

I do bring someone with me at many shoots (including nudes) but always ask the photographer first if everythings alright that way. I wouldn't mind going alone though. I honestly only do this to make the travelling part to the shoot easier and less stressful, since I am with someone I know. Of course i will feel more secure also. But hey, let's not get into an escort debate, shall we?

And thanks for the input, I really need to study expressions and play with my face more.

Square Jaw Photography wrote:

I disagree with this whole damn post. Yes, creepers exist, and they prey upon sites like MM. Yet there are wacky people EVERYWHERE in all aspects of life. Base your life around all possible harm is no way to live.

If you look at news and statisitcs, models aren't huge victims of sexual assault. Most sexual assault occurs with friends and family and less than a mile from home. The only case I've heard of was a model who had become close friends with a photographer after many shoots, got assaulted durning a nude shoot, and she got him to stop.

Creepers and GWC's  are weird and creepy individuals, who get their jolly's by stalking and peeping. Most of the time they just scare and annoy models.

To say to deny any photographer that won't allow escorts is an ignorant statement. Escorts can get overprotective, in the way, demanding, distracting, or think they know more than you and try to "help." The biggest creeper I'd ever had was an escort a model brought to her shoot. She was embarrassed by his behavior.

Sorry for the shotgun blast. End rant....

In his defense, there are a lot of the creepers on here and if you're new, it's easy to miss the red flags.  I was that naive kid in college who got talked into a few shoots I definitely regret -- where the GWCs in question thought they had a right to try to touch and the most my scared-ass knew to do was choke a "no, bye." before grabbing my clothes and fleeing.

I'm not new anymore.  I like to think I know well enough to avoid the creepers and that if I did happen to end up dealing with one again, I'd be a little better-equipped to handle the situation.  Much as I facepalm over every "Is this a scam?" thread, there are girls here who have never encountered the situations MM presents and don't know which ones are legitimately new photographers trying to get better at photography and which ones are GWCs trying to get off on taking pics 'cause they don't feel like driving all the way to a strip club.

I'm getting long-winded and preachy (sorry) -- all I meant to say is that I dealt with more inappropriate BS from creepers on this site when I was new than I've ever gotten from friends and family less than a mile from home. 

(That said, I don't shoot with models who require escorts.  Ain't nobody got time for that.)

(And now I'm off to see whether I can find that Oklahoma GWC who was the worst offender; I now know I wasn't the only one he pulled that nonsense with and I'm wondering whether it's too late to CAM him.)

/rant.

Adam Maxwell wrote:
I encourage you to do what you enjoy, and not give up. Some models are biz savvy, determined and work the internet. Really, no matter how they may look, they get a stream of paying gigs.

You do really need more photos, and some very good ones. Put out a casting call to photographers in your area for a two part shoot - nude and full wardrobe. You will get a lot of responses (so many photos like to shoot nudes.) This approach will give you both nudes and non-nudes.

While your at it, get a MUA TFP.

Good Luck,

Adam Maxwell
www.societymedia.org

Really nice input and good point about marketing yourself as a model. Will do the clothed/nude shoot. Thanks Adam.

Gabrielle Ann  wrote:
Hello everyone,

I just signed up as a model here on MM. I am available to shoot nudes and implied. I do not have much for now in my portfolio, but judging by my actual photos, is modeling something I should pursue? Note that I also am a photographer and just love to create pictures.

Thanks!

You have a pursuable future in modeling and you can definitely make some money modeling nude. You could stand to work on your posing and facial expression. Just keep on mind that when you start out doing nudes the photographers that are going to be willing to pay you
are going to do so basically cause they want to see you nude:-) Better photographers are not going to want to pay you if their port is better than yours.