Forums > Critique > Feedback and advice

Model

LauraLuna

Posts: 261

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Hi, MMers!
I've been here in Model Mayhem for a while, been working as a model for some time as well, done some shoots and I've picked up 15 pictures for my port. I must say I find it difficult to pick the most suitable pictures.

I'd love to hear some respectful feedback on my port, constructive criticism and some advice on how to get paid assigments and so.

Also, I'm showing you my Flickr gallery if you feel there are better pictures on it for my MM port: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lauralunamun/

Thank you so much, folks!
Laura

May 20 15 08:55 am Link

Photographer

2A Models

Posts: 419

SOUTHWORTH, Washington, US

LauraLuna wrote:
Hi, MMers!
I've been here in Model Mayhem for a while, been working as a model for some time as well, done some shoots and I've picked up 15 pictures for my port. I must say I find it difficult to pick the most suitable pictures.

I'd love to hear some respectful feedback on my port, constructive criticism and some advice on how to get paid assigments and so.

Also, I'm showing you my Flickr gallery if you feel there are better pictures on it for my MM port: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lauralunamun/

Thank you so much, folks!
Laura

The two back & white nudes in the first row and the portrait with the apple in the last row are very well done; do more like these. The rest of your portfolio makes you look very ordinary, and probably doesn't serve to market you very well. You would be the exception to my usual advise to models, which is to pick diverse images in their portfolios to showcase their versatility. Conversely, I think it would be best for you to find your niche, define it well, and stick to it. Choose fifteen highly stylized examples that really show off your natural assets and demonstrate that you are unique and effective when following your chosen path.

May 20 15 09:54 am Link

Model

LauraLuna

Posts: 261

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

2A Models wrote:
The two back & white nudes in the first row and the portrait with the apple in the last row are very well done; do more like these. The rest of your portfolio makes you look very ordinary, and probably doesn't serve to market you very well. You would be the exception to my usual advise to models, which is to pick diverse images in their portfolios to showcase their versatility. Conversely, I think it would be best for you to find your niche, define it well, and stick to it. Choose fifteen highly stylized examples that really show off your natural assets and demonstrate that you are unique and effective when following your chosen path.

Thank you very much. I guess my looks fit better on alt modeling or art... I stil have to work on and find out what would make me stand out...

May 21 15 05:12 am Link

Photographer

Eyesso

Posts: 1218

Orlando, Florida, US

I think your selection of photos is good, fits into the "alt/art" category you like best. 

As far as paid assignments....you have some strong artistic nudes.  There's no reason you should shoot nudes or fetish for free anymore, so set some prices.  The only way to know the market is to test the market.

May 21 15 09:17 am Link

Photographer

Lee_Photography

Posts: 9863

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

The images I have selected are what I feel are your strongest, also have added a few suggestions.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140715/05/53c51dd7b4069_m.jpg
From this image I have a very good idea of what you look like, so that is quite nice.
Move few strands of hair behind models left shoulder, little less head tilt

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140717/04/53c7b2a8b607e_m.jpg
This is also quite stunning, love the life that this image conveys

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140715/05/53c521e7ccbf2_m.jpg
From the models point of view this has a lot of story to it
[For me I might have chosen different lighting]

Also like the “Sexy 20’s” image

I wish you well

May 21 15 12:18 pm Link

Model

LauraLuna

Posts: 261

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Thank you, people, you've been helpful smile I trying to figure out how Zivity works to earn money from prints and so...

May 22 15 08:26 am Link

Photographer

Doug Bolton Photography

Posts: 784

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

LauraLuna wrote:
Thank you, people, you've been helpful smile I trying to figure out how Zivity works to earn money from prints and so...

I'm not too sure about Spain, but your photographer probably owns the rights to your images - not you. So you probably aren't permitted to sell any.

You should contact your photographers first.

May 22 15 10:11 am Link

Model

LauraLuna

Posts: 261

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Yeah, I know. In Zivity I think I should contact a photographer to photoshoot me and then upload the set... I have to study it carefully and ask about it in the Model forum.

May 22 15 04:40 pm Link