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Emilia T

Posts: 91

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Back on the MM grind and very obviously need to clean up the book.

Which images should be torn down to make way for more and is there any particular style of image i should be aiming to keep?

Feedback appreciated smile

Oct 05 16 07:55 am Link

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P R E S T O N

Posts: 2602

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

For me, your portfolio would appear stronger if you got rid of these:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5710507

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5710819

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/41332003 18+

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/41331893 possibly 18+

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/12081084

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5011260

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/6156729

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/16256082

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5710662

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5011153

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5011129

Some of those are more appropriate for an MUA portfolio IMO. The nude because you don't look confident and the topless one on the beach - well it's no better than an am-snap. The ones with text all look weak - if you consider them to be tear sheets then it might be better to just list the publications and dates in your profile notes.

There are some good shots but I think the ones I've listed above are swamping them.

Good luck smile

Oct 05 16 08:22 am Link

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Kris Krieg

Posts: 1341

Missoula, Montana, US

I'm going to agree with KIMILY's choices for the same reasons. I also question your photos that are 7-8 years old…doesn't seem like an accurate representation of you now. I'm on the fence regarding this 18+ image. I like it, but it could go also.

The photo of you on the bike seems odd to me. Rather lifeless and unattractive. It's not really saying much. I think your shaved head is better represented in the second shot with the sheer top (that's a keeper).
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/161003/08/57f276bea1d58_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/161003/08/57f27788ee2b2_m.jpg

Your newer work is very emotive. I really find these very appealing. The black and white portrait is spectacular…so lovely!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/161003/08/57f27792a85e0_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/161003/08/57f277a566bb2_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/161003/08/57f27a725f6c4_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/161003/08/57f27a3717561_m.jpg

Hope you do well. Keep up the great work!

Oct 05 16 10:39 am Link