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Model

Athenachan

Posts: 24

Astoria, New York, US

I've recently lost 90+lb and at 32 I know I don't have much time left and I look at modeling as something I want to have fun with while it lasts.   
I've updated my port to only have photos take in the last 5 years knocking out a sizable chunk of my past work.
I guess I'm asking is my recent stuff any good? If not what can I work on?
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/150318/15/550a02b50239e.jpg

Mar 18 15 05:55 pm Link

Photographer

Lee_Photography

Posts: 9863

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/150318/15/550a028cee9ba_m.jpg
This is cute and adorable, quite possible the best in your portfolio

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/150318/16/550a0b1df2fff_m.jpg
This could have been great, but a few technical issues are taking away from this photo
Notice how all the light is coming from the top down, look at the “S” see how bright it is above the “S” then look below see all the shadow area? The same is happening to your face, your hair is blocking the light see the shadow area under your hair, nose and lower side of arms
Pose wise you are square to camera

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/150318/16/550a0673a9160_m.jpg
More model less background please

Your look is great, I wish you well

Mar 19 15 06:28 am Link

Photographer

Lallure Photographic

Posts: 2086

Taylors, South Carolina, US

Your best is number 9.........but everything you have done is costume, or theatrical. That is a very small niche in the modeling arena, so you need to look at what else you might like to do, and how well you might fit into it.

Mar 19 15 04:23 pm Link

Model

Athenachan

Posts: 24

Astoria, New York, US

Thanks, yeah I know I need better current photos, but as long as I can still model decently I'll keep at it.

I really only model as a hobby, I have a job that pays the bills very well, but I enjoy it seeing how crazy an image I can create.

Mar 22 15 05:36 pm Link

Photographer

Howard Tarragon

Posts: 673

New York, New York, US

This shot, for me, is the best shot of you, you look adorable. It does need to be cropped to remove your hand from the left side.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/150318/16/550a05fcbb43d_m.jpg

This one shows a lovely face and figure with good eye contact (and great blue eyes!)
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/150318/15/550a028cee9ba_m.jpg

This is a nice, natural portrait.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100228/19/4b8b320d1035d_m.jpg

If these accurately portray you now, I would have just these to start with.and build from there with regular clothes. I'm sure that if you do TFP to build your portfolio, you will have no problem finding photographers.

Mar 25 15 09:29 am Link