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Model

elisabetea

Posts: 57

Chicago, Illinois, US

How do you feel about my portfolio? How would you rate it?
What can I do to improve? What do you like dislike? What are my strengths and weakness? What style of modeling best suits me?


Thank you so much in advance!

Jun 03 14 05:47 pm Link

Photographer

Sennia Kyle

Posts: 197

Seattle, Washington, US

I think you could be a lovely pinup model, but you need to work with better photographers. At least work with someone who can get you actually *in focus*. Many of your shots are soft, or were soft and then over-sharpened. Or possibly had a soft-focus filter added afterward that does nothing for the photo.

You are very pretty, but when you smile you're stunning! Focus on poses that show true, relaxed emotions rather than forcing a "look". Find photographers in your area whose work you admire and do a bunch of TF shoots to build your portfolio. Concentrate on simple concepts that show off YOU, rather than what you're wearing or all of the stuff in the picture with you.

Hope that helps. smile

Jun 03 14 07:57 pm Link

Photographer

Rob Photosby

Posts: 4810

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

I agree with the comment above that you would make a great pin-up model.

You have a great figure, so do as little as possible to cover it up (in the words of Sophia Loren, clothes are like a fence - they should define the territory but not interfere with the view).

Make full use of your smile.  Most of your photos are fairly expressionless - it might be fashionable in some circles, but expressionless is not your strong suit.

Jun 25 14 10:28 pm Link

Model

niquehaggs

Posts: 120

Los Angeles, California, US

I think these two show you off very well.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130325/19/51510843a98a7_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110905/21/4e659f931395b_m.jpg
I think Sennia Kyle is right you need to work with better photographers. Some of the photos could have been spectacular with the right photographer. Pinup do suit you I would also think you would do well with lifestyle fashion (but you would need to wear less makeup). Good luck, beautiful lady!

Jun 27 14 02:42 pm Link

Photographer

Good Egg Productions

Posts: 16713

Orlando, Florida, US

The photos are all very 1st-2nd year amateur photographer looking.  I'm certain that  you can do better in your selection of people to shoot you.

The lighting, wardrobe and makeup make you look about 10 years older than you report being.  That is a harsh criticism but sometimes makeup and lighting makes all the difference. 

If this portfolio is all I had to go on, I would surely pass on the opportunity to shoot with you, as you couldn't offer me anything worth shooting trade with you.  Again, I apologize for this being harsh, but it's truth.

Pinup is a difficult genre to do well.  For the model and the photographer and the support team (makeup/hair/styling) as well.  It really has to be right to be done well.  You seem to really enjoy it, and I encourage you to continue in it.  Just work on working with people who can show you in the best light possible.

Jun 27 14 03:04 pm Link