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Model

closedaccount24

Posts: 8

Abbeville, Alabama, US

Im a new model and would like to have some critique on my portfolio, comments will be returned wink

Oct 11 12 10:00 pm Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30129

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

You are Cute

but your photos look quite amatuerish

what are your goals with respect to modelling ?

Oct 11 12 10:06 pm Link

Model

closedaccount24

Posts: 8

Abbeville, Alabama, US

Thank you and I actually just started this 3 months ago so i'm trying to find my look still, any suggestions ?

Oct 11 12 10:13 pm Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30129

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Brandy Alexandrea wrote:
Thank you and I actually just started this 3 months ago so i'm trying to find my look still, any suggestions ?

two suggestions

Keep your Hair under control

FInd better Photographers

Oct 11 12 10:33 pm Link

Photographer

E H

Posts: 847

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Brandy Alexandrea wrote:
Thank you and I actually just started this 3 months ago so i'm trying to find my look still, any suggestions ?

Be yourself,,,work with as many photographers you can and you should   learn what makes a good image. All the best.

Oct 11 12 10:38 pm Link

Model

closedaccount24

Posts: 8

Abbeville, Alabama, US

E H wrote:

Be yourself,,,work with as many photographers you can and you should   learn what makes a good image. All the best.

Thanks for the advice, im excited to start my journey baby steps lol !

Oct 11 12 11:09 pm Link

Photographer

The Gross Bite

Posts: 3966

Lansing, Michigan, US

How to tell a good 'model' image in one step.

If there is 'stuff' in the image that gets more attention than the model, it's not a good 'model' image.

For example, in the shot of you with the car... folks are going to be looking at the car's wheel more than you. Besides, the lighting is terrible for you (looks like bright sunlight in your face), but okay for the wheel. Obviously, the wheel is what the photographer wanted to show.

Oct 12 12 02:02 am Link

Photographer

Shirley Zhong

Posts: 2156

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Get a good headshot, a good headshot goes a long way.
Be selective with who you shoot with, shoot with photographers who are able to add value and improve your portfolio.

Oct 12 12 02:49 am Link

Photographer

Orca Bay Images

Posts: 33877

Arcata, California, US

Brandy Alexandrea wrote:
Thank you and I actually just started this 3 months ago so i'm trying to find my look still, any suggestions ?

Like others have said:
- Learn what makes a good image

- Work with better photographers

- Start with a good headshot (even if you have to pay for a good photographer and hairstylist/makeup artist)

Also:
- Work on your range of expressions That's a biggie. Your port will get boring real fast if you have the same stoic expression in every shot. Show some personality.

And a few other comments:
- You're 5'4". Fashion might not be in the stars for you.

- Your selected genres include Erotic, but your profile indicates a reticence for some nudity, a willingness to do some nudity, but No to Nudes. My guess is you're not ready to do nude work at all at this point. It's okay to take that off the table until you're sure.

- Consider that your escort requirement will reduce the number of photographers who will work with you. If you're paranoid for your safety and don't trust photographers, ask if you can be involved with multi-model shoots or shoots with hair/makeup specialists where you won't be alone.

Oct 12 12 03:19 am Link

Photographer

sospix

Posts: 23773

Orlando, Florida, US

I think you should come to Florida  .  .  .  immediately  .  .  .  wink

SOS

Oct 12 12 09:08 am Link

Photographer

Lee_Photography

Posts: 9863

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

You have to define your goals, then figure what it will take to achieve your goals

The way I look at a models portfolio is the photographs are advertisement saying hire me, hire me, see me I’m so beautiful.

So your job is to find out what makes a great photograph and what you have to do to create one.

One way is to buy a photographers book on model posing, this will help you figure out some poses, plus give you some inside on photography technique


https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121011/23/5077b39584906_m.jpg
Models pose are the fingers long or hidden behind the arms?
Are the eyes bright and in sharp focus?
Watch out for distracting wrinkled backgrounds

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121009/08/507446137bbb4_m.jpg
Models legs will look their longest when extended
Eyes dark
Extend you fingers
Busy pillow, a solid dark color would be less distracting


Wish you great success!

Oct 12 12 09:57 am Link

Photographer

Jaime Lynn Hunt Photography

Posts: 234

Kernersville, North Carolina, US

I agree with the previous poster who suggested getting a good headshot. I recommend a nice headshot that is on a simple, uncluttered background and a full body with you in some sort of form-fitting clothing, like skinny jeans and a tank -- again, on a simple backdrop.

Oct 12 12 06:51 pm Link