indefinite anomaly wrote:
I have plenty of images where there is no editing or minimal editing to show potential photographers, as well as snapshots to send.

I don't really care if someone edits something, as long as it works for the final image.

Girl, YOU can pose!

indefinite anomaly wrote:
I have plenty of images where there is no editing or minimal editing to show potential photographers, as well as snapshots to send.

I don't really care if someone edits something, as long as it works for the final image.

Same.

If someone wants to see an unedited photo I'm more than happy to send them one if they ask.

indefinite anomaly wrote:
I have plenty of images where there is no editing or minimal editing to show potential photographers, as well as snapshots to send.

I don't really care if someone edits something, as long as it works for the final image.

NicoleNudes wrote:
Same.

If someone wants to see an unedited photo I'm more than happy to send them one if they ask.

Ditto to all of this.

Caitin   wrote:
buda bing buda bang zip zang splish splash and wala!

WoW thats Cool!

wut?



OP, as others have stated, keep some updated unretouched photos handy in case you're asked to provide one.  Flaws are flaws, we all have them, and they're usually worse to us, personally, than they are to a prospective collaborator.

GPS Studio Services wrote:
I worry more about the liquify tool than covering a few moles.

The rule of thumb when photoshopping in the best way possible should be: if it belongs there leave it in, if it doesn't correct it.
Wrinkles, birthmarks, moles, pimples, red marks, scars, bruises, cat scratches, stretch marks, whatever. Those are not who you are, those are not defining characteristics of the model you present to photographers (unless you were a fetish/alt model which you clearly are not). In glamour, your curves work for you.
I checked your port and I see that you have more than enough work that isn't photoshopped enough to make you out to be someone you are not. You lean more towards glamour and for your genre, you aren't playing the same game everybody else is. What you see is what you get. That may work against you in booking the jobs you want. You are creating an idealized image of beauty, not the real thing. Playboy even photoshops labias, for example. If you want to go towards artistic nudes that include all those wonderful imperfections, I suggest that you create an art nude profile or separate folder.

PS NEVER ever send nude snapshot images of yourself to someone's email address. Unless you are submitting to a reputable magazine and their email address is [email protected] or [email protected] DO not take their word for it. Having amateur quality nude snapshots floating around the internet is NOT the same as having someone rip the nudes from your profile. Bikini or lingerie is fine. Your full nudes are in your profile. When photographers ask for these shots what they need to see is your body shape and skin texture if it's very important. For example, I have sent snapshots to body painters before knowing that the skin imperfections would not hurt my chances of being cast, it was the shape they were looking at.

DivaEroticus wrote:

wut?



OP, as others have stated, keep some updated unretouched photos handy in case you're asked to provide one.  Flaws are flaws, we all have them, and they're usually worse to us, personally, than they are to a prospective collaborator.

I was just playing sounds as if I was lightroom a low exposure then photoshop a pimple here and brightning the colors I'm wearing then adding a prop then done. and wow what you can do in photoshop now a days.
I must not of been very clear. LOL

Caitin   wrote:

I was just playing sounds as if I was lightroom a low exposure then photoshop a pimple here and brightning the colors I'm wearing then adding a prop then done. and wow what you can do in photoshop now a days.
I must not of been very clear. LOL

Nope. Thats crystal.

photo212grapher wrote:
Ask the photographer if they will give you the unretouched for the purposes of showing other photographers.

If I'm retouching over a tattoo/birthmark/scar, I've either ask the model if she wants her image with or without. Most want it showing, but a few appreciate showing it can be easily hid. If I know ahead of the edits, I can easily plan on providing both.

+1

I always discuss these issues before or at the shoot.

Neil Snape wrote:
Always have recent Polaroid type of front back and profile pix, no make up. Just the way you are. Not nude, btw, a bikini or something.

You don't need them in your MM port, but when asked send them. On your profile say you have the above (scars or birthmark) and the pix to show them non retouched.

I agree in general, but since she does do nudes, she really should have nude "Polaroid" shots.  Breasts, especially, can vary greatly between women who look the same in a bikini.

Amanda Ashley Harris wrote:
PS NEVER ever send nude snapshot images of yourself to someone's email address. Unless you are submitting to a reputable magazine and their email address is [email protected] or [email protected] DO not take their word for it. Having amateur quality nude snapshots floating around the internet is NOT the same as having someone rip the nudes from your profile. Bikini or lingerie is fine. Your full nudes are in your profile. When photographers ask for these shots what they need to see is your body shape and skin texture if it's very important. For example, I have sent snapshots to body painters before knowing that the skin imperfections would not hurt my chances of being cast, it was the shape they were looking at.

Realistically, most models who shoot nude for pay are going to wind up with "crappy images floating around."  Relatively few models have the leverage to control the quality (in contrast to the "level") of the people who hire them.  You may well be part of the minority who have enough quality shooters seeking to hire them that you can turn down novices and hacks, but that's not typical.

Amanda Ashley Harris wrote:
The rule of thumb when photoshopping in the best way possible should be: if it belongs there leave it in, if it doesn't correct it.

Wrinkles, birthmarks, moles, pimples, red marks, scars, bruises, cat scratches, stretch marks, whatever. Those are not who you are, those are not defining characteristics of the model you present to photographers (unless you were a fetish/alt model which you clearly are not). In glamour, your curves work for you.

This is terrible advice specifically because the reasoning so flawed. If they weren't "meant" to be there, you wouldn't already have them. Also those listed above things are figuratively speaking can be thought of as "life war wounds". They tell a story & many photographers (myself included) find them worth telling & worth telling.

A model's job (more or less) is to help the photographer execute THEIR creative vision. If a model wants those gone, it is her responsibility to cover them up herself. Or if she can't, tell the photographer & let them decide how they want to approach it.

Many times the "flaws" a model thinks they have is not remotely an issue w/ the photographer. Many have ways to draw attention away from the perceived problem area as well as helping pose you in a way that gets them out of the camera frame.

Gina Redd wrote:
But lately I find myself wondering if the photoshopping creates an unrealistic perception of what I'm going to look like when I show up for a gig. Then other times I jump from "Wow! That guy did an amazing job making me look great!" to "What?!?! Don't I look good enough just as I am?"

If you are concerned about the photos you received being an unrealistic representation of your look, it is perfectly acceptable to state things the photographers should be made aware of in your bio. Same w/ providing an unretouched photo (if they ask) or putting a small version in your bio.

Art of the nude wrote:

I agree in general, but since she does do nudes, she really should have nude "Polaroid" shots.  Breasts, especially, can vary greatly between women who look the same in a bikini.

Just because you do nudes doesnt mean you ought to send out nude photos of yourself (especially if theyre snapshots)  to any yahoo on the internet that asks for them.

Her professional nude photos are (probably) not photoshopped so much to the point where her boobs look vastly different from real life.

Gina Redd wrote:
I model nude and I have imperfect skin. (A couple of birth marks, mild discoloration here and there) Of course NOBODY has perfect skin or perfect anything for that matter but that's my issue.

oh yes they do... a very few have flawless skin.

Gina Redd wrote:
Often photographers correct things like birth marks and blemishes and even tattoos. No matter. I post the pictures in my port that I like.

But lately I find myself wondering if the photoshopping creates an unrealistic perception of what I'm going to look like when I show up for a gig. Then other times I jump from "Wow! That guy did an amazing job making me look great!" to "What?!?! Don't I look good enough just as I am?"

Just curious to know how many other models suffer from photoshop-schizophrenia besides me.

PS. To all you photographers, thank you for doing what you do. I appreciate and understand that the images are yours to do with as you please. (I read the releases) This is just a girl thing.

You don't seem to understand...  IT"S OUR JOB!, which is to make our subjects look the best possible.. retouching is nothing new. Some just do it better than others. It great you embrace all your little flaws, but these images just aren't for your eyes only. Think about it...
I think all models should have one or two un-touched images as reference since "go sees" are all but a thing of the past.