A message from Tom deL and the Top Drawer wrote: May 21 11 07:17 pm Link May 22 11 06:35 am Link CONGRATULATIONS to our winner this week Lerochka MM# 2124283 our 160th Newbie Model of the WEEK May 24, 2011 ~!!! Model-Lerochka Photographer-PIEntertainment ___________________________________________________ PRESENTED By The LIST ~ a list of veteran photographers dedicated to helping "new" models build their portfolios. May 24 11 05:59 am Link Dear esteemed Top Drawer members: I am proud to nominate Morgan-Leigh Hearty 2152057 for consideration as NEWbie MODEL of the Week. Morgan is bright, inquisitive, talented, and has an amazing ability to 'catch on' with minimal coaching. She has experience in the theatre, and her familiarity with the visual arts shines through when working in front of the lens. She has added excellent images to her book since our shoot, and in my opinion this adds to the merit of her candidacy. Thank you for your consideration of this very worthy candidate. May 24 11 07:17 am Link Ladies and Gentlemen of the Top Drawer, in the 5 weeks since I first entered Steffi Mz Cali Marie in the Newbie Contest she has been on a roll. We have done 3 more shoots, she has shot with 2 more extremely talented photographers from the Milwaukee area, is a featured model in an upcoming group shoot I am hosting and is one of Ten Finalists in the 102.9 The Hog Rock Girl Contest (the largest Rock Station in Milwaukee). Please take the time to review her entire port and see the tremendous work and effort she has put forth. Modeling for less than 3 months she is truly on a fast track ! Thank you for your consideration. May 25 11 07:02 pm Link May 29 11 06:35 am Link Thank you to the Top Drawer Members for sharing your time to make this contest possible. My nomination for this week's NEWbie Model of the Week is Amber (MM#2211991) Amber began modeling only a few weeks ago and has already made an impression on those she has worked with. Her professionalism, communication and follow up sets her apart as someone who understands that it takes more than beauty to succeed. Amber is beautiful both inside and out. She is anxious to learn, takes direction amazingly well and is creative and fun. Amber comes prepared to work and does more than expected. I present for your consideration, Amber. May 31 11 11:22 am Link Dear "THE LIST": Top Drawer members: I would like to nominate Alexandra Loe MM#1966811 for consideration as Newbie MODEL of the Week. Alexandra is fun, beautiful, talented and bright... She is super fun and easy to work with and can strike winner poses quickly with minimal direction. She has experience in sports and works as a personal trainer. As such, she keeps in shape and practices sports all the time. She is trying modeling to see where it lands her. Besides the pics from our shoot, she's got some other good ones in her port. But I think her potential is waiting to be expanded.. I think, if she is encouraged and supported by the right people, she will push on and succeed fast. .. this post may be a step in the right direction... I hope you can seriously consider her and give her an opportunity to experience success at the start which can be extremely rewarding. THANKS, Jorge from KALOSPIX Thanks on behalf of Alexandra- Jun 02 11 09:12 am Link With many apologies for lateness ... CONGRATULATIONS to our winner this week Morgan-Leigh Hearty MM# 2152057 our 161st Newbie Model of the WEEK May 31, 2011 ~!!! Model-Morgan-Leigh Hearty Photographer-RPK Photography ___________________________________________________ PRESENTED By The LIST ~ a list of veteran photographers dedicated to helping "new" models build their portfolios. Jun 02 11 06:14 pm Link Thank you to Tom and the Top Drawer members for the selection of Morgan-Leigh as NEWbie of the Week. It's an honor to participate in one of the superb features of ModelMayhem. Jun 02 11 08:08 pm Link I would like to nominate Amy for this week's newbie model of the week. She is a mum with a 2 year old boy. She love posing and modelling, and onewould really love to become a very successful model. She is easy to work with and creative in her poses, creating a range of looks. Thanks for considering her. Jun 03 11 05:17 pm Link I am pleased to present 18-yr old Angelique Elizabeth (www.modelmayhem.com/2227208) for consideration in this week's contest. Aside from being a sensational, fresh young talent, she's BUSY!! Angelique is an Army-wife, mother, waitress, and college freshman!! C'mon, let's give her husband something to brag about among the troops training for deployment to Afghanistan. Thank you all very much for considering this lovely young woman as this week's Newbie Model! MPT Jun 04 11 06:39 am Link Below is my submission for the week of June 7, 2011. Model: MM#2137111 Kathryn (Kiashi). Kathryn's profile here speaks of trying out at the urge of others who say she should. I know, we normally regard that type of description as amateurish, delusional, or at best less than self-motivated. However, in her case I totally concur that she is a natural at modeling, silky smooth and subtly expressive, and I myself would have encouraged exactly the same. What a beautiful girl and so easy to photograph from the very first frame to the very last! Nam Jun 04 11 02:10 pm Link Jun 05 11 06:06 am Link CONGRATULATIONS to our winner this week Kiashi MM# 2137111 our 162nd Newbie Model of the WEEK June 7, 2011 ~!!! Model-Kiashi Photographer-Chubs Photography ___________________________________________________ PRESENTED By The LIST ~ a list of veteran photographers dedicated to helping "new" models build their portfolios. Jun 06 11 08:46 pm Link Newbie Model: Miss CS (Claire Slater) MM#1845979 Dear Top Drawer - As my first week in THE LIST, I am honored to present Newbie Model Miss CS (Claire). Claire was first introduced to model photography by myself only a few months ago, yet on her very first shoot exhibited an amazing demure, and sensual look to her poses worthy of any professional model. Since that first shoot she has had three more different themed shoots with myself and is now looking to expand her portfolio further with others in the industry. I am proud to have started this new passion in her life. Jun 08 11 06:28 am Link Would like to Nominate Amberly MM#2095203 She is very new (I actually looked for the contest that used to exist for New models, but can not find it). Amazingly easy to work with, great energy, but most importantly amazing attitude! Jun 08 11 01:57 pm Link I would like to re-nominate MM#1744513 Jovan for the week of June 14, 2011. Jovan poses and emotes naturally with very little direction. He is creative, professional, very down-to-earth, and easy to work with. He has a handsome look, agency-measurements, and a masculine build without being imposing/intimidating. What is especially refreshing is that Jovan has an old-fashioned respectful gentle attitude that is becoming rarer these days (perhaps due to his growing up in Eastern Europe), and I am one who treasures these old-fashioned values ("be nice," per my parents) even when the modeling world (or the rest of the world for that matter) seems to increasingly value ruthless cut-throat competitive characters in a person. Nam Jun 10 11 01:10 pm Link I'm pleased to present 18-yr old Kasey Nicole Phibbs as my entry in this week's contest (www.modelmayhem.com/1947155). Aside from her gorgeous red hair (she's all real), she is a wonderful young woman to work with and is learning quickly how to project a range of looks and her inner beauty. Kasey and I thank you very much for considering her. MPT Jun 11 11 12:23 pm Link Jun 12 11 05:56 am Link CONGRATULATIONS to our winner this week Kasey Nicole Phibbs # 1947155 our 163rd Newbie Model of the WEEK June 14, 2011 ~!!! Model-Kasey Nicole Phibbs Photographer-MPT Photographics ___________________________________________________ PRESENTED By The LIST ~ a list of veteran photographers dedicated to helping "new" models build their portfolios. Jun 14 11 03:52 am Link Thank you Top Drawer members for voting for Kasey in this week's contest. She's a wonderful young woman with tons of potential to do professional modeling - certainly deserving of the recognition. My best regards, MPT Jun 14 11 05:37 am Link MPT Photographics wrote: Congratulations Kasey, and MPT, well deserved winner. Jun 14 11 10:30 pm Link Newbie Model: Sarah J MM#1796298 Dear Top Drawer - I would like to present Newbie Model Sarah J. Sarah aged 22, Mother of three children is a full-time engineer with Rolls Royce. She was introduced only recently to Modelling by myself, and has already worked with several local photographers producing excellent studio and outdoor work. She continues to develop her Portfolio through exploring many different themes, all approached in a professional and open-minded manner. Best of luck to all entrants. Ken x Jun 14 11 10:41 pm Link I'm back and ready to nominate some great new models starting with Ms. Laura #2144468. She is a bright new face in the industry and brings a package not only in beauty but depth of character and personality. She has made her first shoot to her last shoot with me exciting from start to finish while still spending lots of time learning and honing her skills. I hope you consider her for this weeks Newbie Model!!! Jun 17 11 02:23 am Link Jun 19 11 05:31 am Link I would love to nominate the intoxicatingly amazing Amber Jean #1797543 for this weeks Newbie Model of the Week! She is young, willing to learn and takes great direction while on a shoot. She is also known for her ability to come up with great ideas and is an amazing stylist with tons of great outfits already in her closet. It would be a shame to pass up such an excellent candidate and just stunning person. Jun 19 11 11:45 am Link CONGRATULATIONS to our winner this week Laura A MM# 2144468 our 164th Newbie Model of the WEEK June 21, 2011 ~!!! Model-Laura A Photographer-Chris Warkocki ___________________________________________________ PRESENTED By The LIST ~ a list of veteran photographers dedicated to helping "new" models build their portfolios. Jun 20 11 08:23 pm Link Newbie Model: Lauren Askham Robinson MM#1671936 Dear Top Drawer - I would like to present Newbie Model Lauren Askham Robinson Although not her first shoot when she came to me Lauren, aged 18 and relatively new to modelling was looking for further experience through expansion of her then, limited Portfolio. As a newbie in modelling I was amazed at her versatility and professionalism to the varied themes we explored. The results speak for themselves. Thank you Ken Jun 21 11 05:27 pm Link G'day Top Draw This week I would like to enter Anusuya #2186758. She has started in her modeling career with a bang and in the short time I've known her she has gone from just a few shots in her port to an incredible array of shots and styles. On our day of shooting she proved to me that she was enthusiastic and willing to do what it took to get the shot. I believe that she has what it takes to go a long way with her modelling and all this and brains too, as she is a world travelled scientist. Justin Jun 26 11 05:41 am Link Jun 27 11 05:36 am Link This week I am happy to nominate the seductively beautiful Allie Nicole #2266942 for this Newbie Model of the Week! Allie is just a wonderful person to work with always smiling and ready to go this model is built for the job. I'm excited to bring her dreams of camera work to real life and she will help many photographers in the future get better imagery. Jun 28 11 12:03 am Link CONGRATULATIONS to our winner this week Lauren Askam Robinson MM# 1671936 our 165th Newbie Model of the WEEK June 28, 2011 ~!!! Model-Lauren Askam Robinson Photographer-Ken Edgar ___________________________________________________ PRESENTED By The LIST ~ a list of veteran photographers dedicated to helping "new" models build their portfolios. Jun 28 11 04:06 am Link G'day Top Draw This week I would like to enter Amy Beth Edwards #1793451. Moving from side of the country to the other, just to further her career in modelling and acting, Amy has shown a commitment to her art that mny seem to lack. We had a fantastic nine hour shoot both on location and studio and I believe she has what it takes to make an impact. Justin Jul 03 11 05:21 am Link I would like to nominate MM#2123133 Katie Mihalikova. Katie joined Modelmayhem a few months ago. Since then, she has been quite persistent in pursuing leads and actively responding to casting calls wherever possible, instead of passively waiting for photographers to contact her. As a result, she has recently bagged quite a few runway walks for a relative newbie. She has the drive to go far very quickly. I recently had the opportunity (or some might say an unfair advantage) of photographing her in the sweltering heat/humidity in Shanghai, and she was full of energy, although I was about to drop dead. What a girl! Nam Jul 03 11 08:48 am Link This week I am thrilled to nominate the beautiful muti-talented Mailys Guibert #1506040 for this Newbie Model of the Week! Mailys is an outstanding model to work with. On vacation in Paris we meet up not only did we shoot but she also tour'd me around Paris Tour guide/Model is more like it. On top of modeling shes also an actress in France and Mexico. Fluent in French,English and Spanish I think Mailys deserves a double look!. Thanks for your time! Jul 04 11 12:28 pm Link Candidates for the 166th Newbie Model of the Week Contest! Jul 09 11 09:33 pm Link Newbie Model: Sarah Ardhelia, Indonesia MM#2191020 Dear Top Drawer - I would like to present Newbie Model Sarah Ardhelia from the beautiful country of Indonesia. Although Sarah only recently joined MM, I took the liberty of contacting her during a visit to the country, and at that point her experience was in only working with a couple of national photographers. I could tell immediately she was a born natural, versatile, professional in her approach (arriving early to the shoot). Even though her English language is limited she took direction well and needed little prompting to achieve the perfect pose. A pleasure to work with and I know she will go on to even greater levels with her positive, easy going approach to the work at hand. Thank you Ken Jul 10 11 03:51 am Link CONGRATULATIONS to our winner this week Allie Nicole MM# 2266942 our 166th Newbie Model of the WEEK July 12, 2011 ~!!! Model-Allie Nicole Photographer-Chris Warkocki ___________________________________________________ PRESENTED By The LIST ~ a list of veteran photographers dedicated to helping "new" models build their portfolios. Jul 12 11 04:06 am Link This week I would love to nominate the amazing Elise Hope #1937345 for this Newbie Model of the Week! Elise came to me after bad experiences with other photographers and needed a boost in the credibility department. We shot for hours on our first time out and she impressed me from the start. She has a great personality and didn't let her previous experiences hinder her ability. Jul 12 11 11:04 pm Link |