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over 50 model? are we wasting are time?
Female models are more age restricted than men. The little work that remains open to older models in major markets is given to models who have been in the business and survived. Twiggy is one of them, Christie Brinkley another Lauren Hutton etc. Jul 12 09 06:45 pm Link Redhtz wrote: Why not visit whatever agencies there are in Albuquerque? See what the story actually is. If there's not much interest there, then you can do modeling for artists, art classes, and whatever else you can find. Jul 12 09 06:54 pm Link Renard Photography wrote: Add to that Brooke Shields. Jul 13 09 07:00 am Link I updated my profile. It is now positive. I will add more at a later date and will remember to keep it all positive. Thanks again for all the comments and advice. Jul 13 09 12:12 pm Link Redhtz wrote: you're NEVER too old to model, NEVER..... Jul 13 09 12:19 pm Link What is frustrating is that the "Browse" feature has an age limit to it so some of us are automatically ignored by photographers looking for models. While we may be old, we may not all look or act old. nuff said... Jul 18 09 04:38 pm Link Ctrl-Alt-Delete Jul 18 09 04:41 pm Link Redhtz wrote: There is a HUGE market for us babyboomers. Many agencies have created this division. Model at this age is about selling products = not fashion, It's still a blast. I had three castings last week and am on hold for two dif ones this week Jul 26 09 10:07 am Link Magic Image Photography wrote: Very funny! Jul 26 09 10:08 am Link Renard Photography wrote: I have to completely disagree with you. If you look at many of the major agencies, they have opened up a division for us babyboomers because there is a HUGE demand for us . Granted it is not about fashion but is geared towards products. You would laugh at some of the castings I go on- No 'Depends' commercials yet though! Jul 26 09 10:12 am Link I live in Santa Fe and I know the New Mexico art market really well. Please pm me if you have any concerns about photographers, or the whatnot  Jul 26 09 11:22 am Link Redhtz wrote: yes just look at the show featured on TVLAND (cable)(satellite), all women compete for a contract with major modeling firm, a feature in US magazine, and $100,000 cash, all are over 35, one lady was 72 and made it quite a ways in the competition before being eliminated ! Aug 08 09 02:19 pm Link No We are not wasting our time! there is a strong market for us. Check out my selected modeling jobs on my resume and you will see Aug 09 09 05:10 pm Link avee wrote: Also note that the successful models aren't trying to be 20 or 30. They're using their years of experience as resources to bring life to situations. It isn't a matter of being beautiful or not, it's a matter of embracing where you are in life. Aug 09 09 05:14 pm Link Not a waste of time. You have to compete in a different field and find what you feel comfortable with. Aug 10 09 07:06 am Link Aug 10 09 09:48 pm Link Michael McGowan wrote: Very well put. Thank You. I never photoshop out wrinkles. I am marketing myself for what I am- 51!! Well maybe 42! Aug 10 09 09:50 pm Link Redhtz wrote: I've shot a few working models over 50. Aug 10 09 09:52 pm Link The thing that turns me off to most models over 40 is that they don't do age appropriate modeling. Their portfolios consist of shots with wardrobe designed for models half their age. The wardrobe either looks silly on them or their bodies are not appropriate for bikinis, lingerie or anything else that reveals thicker thighs, unnatural implants, shoe-leather skin from too many years of intense tanning, etc. Aug 10 09 10:12 pm Link There is a market for us, but we aren't going to make a living at it - I get the same rate as younger models, but jobs are limited - the important thing is to have fun! how many other people our age are willing to put their face out there - damn few - gloat and enjoy it! Aug 10 09 10:26 pm Link I don't think age matters. Just as weight, hair colour and skin colour don't matter when it comes to modelling (or any other profession). I've seen a good handful of great over 50 models, and they really inspire me as a young woman to know that at any age, you're desireable, beautiful and confident. Don't let anyone sway you! (: Aug 11 09 03:59 am Link Not at all. I passed a card out last week to a 57 yr. old. If she decides to actually shoot, I'd gladly drop whatever I was currently doing. She had just the right blend of class and beauty, and such a combination is rare. Aug 11 09 11:57 am Link Im currently looking for a woman over 60 to cast for a commercial Im producing, so absolutely no! Aug 11 09 12:34 pm Link Look for the right niche:-) Aug 12 09 06:30 pm Link Old people buy things too (just not as much). What older models often forget is that with age comes notions of respect, dignity, experience, confidence, etc. That means that as you need to change your market as you age by showing images in your port that are appropriate to your look. It also depends on how trashed your body is too. If you've been a smoker or excessive partier, you might think of doing projects that are much more commercial or have non-aesthetic editorial themes. Aug 15 09 08:55 am Link |
