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Jenn Tonic
Posts: 5
San Francisco, California, US


Just wondering if anyone had suggestions to make me better. Also if you were given the chance would you work with me? Do I have "what it takes?" Open to any advice good or bad, comes with the job!
Aug 31 12 11:56 am  Link  Quote 
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Erick Blink
Posts: 316
Burbank, California, US


Welcome to MM.  Since you're looking to get better, I'd suggest studying poses, practicing your posing, and shoot as often as you can.  I learn something from every shoot I do.

Much of what you want to know needs to be asked in the critique forum so I would pose your questions there.

Added you as a favorite so that I can remember to contact you next trip I plan to Stockton with my gear.
Aug 31 12 12:40 pm  Link  Quote 
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JMHSPhoto
Posts: 407
Windsor, Ontario, Canada


Aside from what the first responder said. (posing)

With the right shooter/MUA/Concept and post work. You'll nail it.

You have a good look, just kinda crappy final images. But don't take that in a poor light please.

As I said, the right guy looking/directing through the glass and some nice post work, you'll be smoking them out in no time.

Best of Luck !
Aug 31 12 12:48 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Fresh Faces Photography
Posts: 221
Kenwood, California, US


Pay attention to what the first guys said. With your face and figure you should have no problem getting experience with good photogs. You should have had a hundred offers by now. 79 Friends in a month is a great start.

But be selective. Check out the work of any photog who offers a shoot and pick only the ones whose work you really like. Good photogs will help you with your poses. Ask for a CD with watermarked images of everything he shoots. The watermarking will assure him that you're not going to flood the internet with work that's not his best.

Your main obstacle is geographic. You may have to travel some or find a photog who's going to be in your area.

There's any number of model mentors available on MM. If you want a photog's perspective, I'm available. (Just wish I was closer.)
Aug 31 12 03:18 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
L Bass
Posts: 585
Houston, Texas, US


JMHSPhoto wrote:
Aside from what the first responder said. (posing)

With the right shooter/MUA/Concept and post work. You'll nail it.

You have a good look, just kinda crappy final images. But don't take that in a poor light please.

As I said, the right guy looking/directing through the glass and some nice post work, you'll be smoking them out in no time.

Best of Luck !

This ^

Aug 31 12 03:32 pm  Link  Quote 
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CleeIB
Posts: 3,948
Los Angeles, California, US


Welcome, Caligurl!

If it's critique you seek, we have a forum especially set up for that:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/t.php?forum_id=8

You'll want to set an avatar, since that's most people's first impression of you here. You can do so in My Stuff > Manage Photos .

Enjoy the Mayhem!
Aug 31 12 05:22 pm  Link  Quote 
Model
Jenn Tonic
Posts: 5
San Francisco, California, US


Erick Blink wrote:
Welcome to MM.  Since you're looking to get better, I'd suggest studying poses, practicing your posing, and shoot as often as you can.  I learn something from every shoot I do.

Much of what you want to know needs to be asked in the critique forum so I would pose your questions there.

Added you as a favorite so that I can remember to contact you next trip I plan to Stockton with my gear.

I look forward to it! Thanks

Sep 01 12 04:58 pm  Link  Quote 
Model
Jenn Tonic
Posts: 5
San Francisco, California, US


JMHSPhoto wrote:
Aside from what the first responder said. (posing)

With the right shooter/MUA/Concept and post work. You'll nail it.

You have a good look, just kinda crappy final images. But don't take that in a poor light please.

As I said, the right guy looking/directing through the glass and some nice post work, you'll be smoking them out in no time.

Best of Luck !

Awwww much love! Xooxoxoxo confidence booster.

Sep 01 12 04:59 pm  Link  Quote 
Model
Jenn Tonic
Posts: 5
San Francisco, California, US


Fresh Faces Photography wrote:
Pay attention to what the first guys said. With your face and figure you should have no problem getting experience with good photogs. You should have had a hundred offers by now. 79 Friends in a month is a great start.

But be selective. Check out the work of any photog who offers a shoot and pick only the ones whose work you really like. Good photogs will help you with your poses. Ask for a CD with watermarked images of everything he shoots. The watermarking will assure him that you're not going to flood the internet with work that's not his best.

Your main obstacle is geographic. You may have to travel some or find a photog who's going to be in your area.

There's any number of model mentors available on MM. If you want a photog's perspective, I'm available. (Just wish I was closer.)

Honestly I haven't done a lot of work with different photographers. I doubted myself a lot. Although I have rec'd a lot of offers to shoot mostly TF which can only help me build my port but as a newbie on here, I am a little hesitant about the photographers that say no escorts allowed. Am I being too cautious? Can that hurt me?

Sep 01 12 05:01 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Photo Visions
Posts: 1,027
Cape Coral, Florida, US


Very nice start on you port.
Work on your expressions, they will make or brake the image.
Don't be afraid of "no escorts" , just ask models that the photographer has shot with, if he is a good guy to work with.
Sep 01 12 05:16 pm  Link  Quote 
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Albertex Photography
Posts: 12,151
Mansfield, Texas, US


Sep 02 12 12:31 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
DMesser Photography
Posts: 1,234
Oceanside, California, US


Hi dear,
     You do nude work as well as bikini and lingerie.  If you keep doing this type of glamour, you should have no problem with getting photographers wanting to shoot you.  No need to spread, it takes a special model who does erotic nudes.  Keep up the good work, browse photographers in areas your willing to drive to, and ones who your willing to twist their arms so they will shoot you nude, lol.  Also, read casting calls and write your own casting call.  Then, the most important is to check your messages a minimum of once a day.  It is important to answer messages timely.  Do your homework by messaging a few models in a togs port to see what he is like on the set.  A lot of girls can make a good living doing bikini, lingerie and artistic nude once they learn how to pose.  Wish you weren't almost 7 hrs away, i'd love to do a boudoir, bubble bath and shower shoot with you.   Good luck and keep working at it.  Don
Sep 02 12 10:34 am  Link  Quote 
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