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Model

Tracy91024

Posts: 62

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

Looking for some critiques.
Thanks,
Tracy

Jan 19 19 10:34 am Link

Photographer

Howard Tarragon

Posts: 674

New York, New York, US

Post hidden on Jan 23, 2019 04:14 pm
Reason: 18+ Images

Jan 23 19 08:50 am Link

Photographer

Harbek Photography

Posts: 87

Snead, Alabama, US

O K , since you said please.
       First you are a good looking model, I would be happy to work with you.  That said,
as already mentioned hire a good photographer and work closely with his /her  directions.
Posing, lighting, and angle are all important. If the photographer knows his/her work The difference will be astounding.
   
Best wishes!

Jan 23 19 10:07 am Link

Photographer

Mark Salo

Posts: 11730

Olney, Maryland, US

All of the following are NSFW

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/21669845
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/39125202
BTW this should be flagged "M" in your portfolio.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/116701
Not too bad but not to my taste.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26403213
No, just no.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22142051
Unattractive squashing of your breast. You could have moved the pillow and let your breast hang down.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/21655916
Roll at waist and generally unattractive. Next time try moving the belt lower on your hips and do not tighten it.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22320822
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26403234
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26403227
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22142043
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/143759
I especially like these.

You need some new images. Your two most recent images are three years old. The rest are 8 to 13 years old. Your avatar is 12 years old.

Jan 23 19 10:39 am Link

Photographer

Howard Tarragon

Posts: 674

New York, New York, US

My post was removed because it had 18+ images. Mine were not as explicit as several above. What gives? If a mod can put them back up, I can note it on the links.

Jan 23 19 11:41 am Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30130

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As a Model Friend of mine once told me

" Some mystery can make photos of models more interesting "

Jan 23 19 03:11 pm Link

Photographer

GSG Photography Studio

Posts: 221

Portland, Oregon, US

you don't look happy in these 2 photos... the double chin pose is not quite working here.
Posing is Key! Try working with Photographers that can help pose in much better light.
don't shoot just to shoot. Create Photos that show your beauty and not your privates.
you don't have to be nude to be a model.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/21669845
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/39125202

Jan 23 19 03:38 pm Link

Photographer

Howard Tarragon

Posts: 674

New York, New York, US

Unload these

Skin color (orange and uneven) and expression. Head should be more forward to prevent multiple chins..
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22320822

Expression and chins
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/21669845

Ditto and terrible lighting
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/39125202

Terrible lighting, no chins though!
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/180382

Expression, lighting not great
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/39125202
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/21655905


The best:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/21669845
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/21940012
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/21903735
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/229300
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26403227

Your pictures are old. Find a good photographer, keep your chin forward and watch your body angles and you could have an amaziing portfolio.

All the best.

Jan 23 19 08:38 pm Link

Photographer

Aaron Pawlak

Posts: 2850

New York, New York, US

My advice is something different than technical.

Ask your self why you are doing this, and do work that is just what and why you are doing this,
because from what you have; I am not seeing it.

Jan 23 19 11:22 pm Link

Photographer

Rik Williams

Posts: 4005

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Aaron Pawlak wrote:
My advice is something different than technical.

Ask your self why you are doing this, and do work that is just what and why you are doing this,
because from what you have; I am not seeing it.

Well said Aaron, I'm not seeing it either.

Your avi is your best shot, the rest not so much.
If you don't invest in a decent photographer you risk having your work looking like snapshots
And please, those double chin shot have to go!

Jan 24 19 01:09 pm Link

Photographer

crx studios

Posts: 469

Los Angeles, California, US

OK - so you’re not 18 and 110 lbs. That doesn’t mean you can’t model, but it does mean that you’re going to have to put some time and effort into finding ways of posing that are either a) flattering, or b) artistically interesting, for your age and body type.

Right now not only are you hit and miss, you have a couple images that seem to indicate that you have no clue it's even an issue (particularly the double chin shots). Many of the photographers you’ve chosen to work with apparently don't have a clue either - which is definitely not helping.

You want to establish that while you may not have youth on your side, you make up for it with personality, experience, and a strong visual sense of style and body awareness (including posture). It's doable, but it will take effort. You will need to study great images and figure out what makes them work, especially from a perspective of posing.

If you're not ready to put in that effort, I have to agree with the previous two posts. Why then are you doing this?

Jan 24 19 05:14 pm Link