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Model

Wendy Le

Posts: 6

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Hi all, I'm new to modeling and I need some advices. What are some basic types of photos that a model's portfolio must have?

May 07 14 06:20 am Link

Photographer

Revenge Photography

Posts: 1905

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Wendy Le wrote:
Hi all, I'm new to modeling and I need some advices. What are some basic types of photos that a model's portfolio must have?

Lots and lots of nudes...

Just kidding, I think a good clean head shot that isn't overly photoshopped or makeup heavy. Other than that it really depends on what type of work you are looking for.

May 07 14 06:36 am Link

Model

MatureModelMM

Posts: 2843

Detroit, Michigan, US

Clean, simple shots that show your figure, in a bathing suit, underwear, or nude.  Most say that should be a standing pose, but the two gymnastic poses you have may be adequate.

May 07 14 06:39 am Link

Photographer

AJ_In_Atlanta

Posts: 13053

Atlanta, Georgia, US

I agree with basic clean shots, but it also depends on what type of modeling work you hope to attract.  Showing your range is good, but if you want to do more lifestyle work then you should show more of that for example.  I would not bother trying to add fashion type images with your height.

May 07 14 06:47 am Link

Photographer

Mortonovich

Posts: 6209

San Diego, California, US

Good, clean head shot! And then at least one, good, basic full length shot. After that, as others have said, it kinda depends on which direction you are going.

May 07 14 06:53 am Link

Photographer

Rob Photosby

Posts: 4810

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

As already mentioned, a portfolio should include a good headshot without too much make-up, and a full length photo to give a clear idea of your build. Bikini is usually sufficient for the latter unless you do nudes.

Beyond that, the photos should give a clear idea of how well the model poses and responds to the camera.  Yours does that pretty well.

Be wary of photos that are too "professional" because they can be counterproductive in that an experienced photographer will be aware of how much they can distort and conceal and may discount a new model accordingly.

May 07 14 03:17 pm Link