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Model

Kaitlyn Cooke

Posts: 7

Wolverine Lake, Michigan, US

I am going to Chicago in a week to try to sign with more modeling agencies, so before I go, I want to make sure my portfolio is as good as it can be with the photos I have. So if you could tell me which photos should stay or go in my portfolio and why, I would really appreciate it! Thanks smile

Jul 21 14 04:09 pm Link

Photographer

Marin Photo NYC

Posts: 7348

New York, New York, US

Don't worry about it, chances are they don't care about your book if you are there in person. They only care about your look. They will help you build your book according to how "they" want to market you, not the other way around. 

Your book is on a scale from one to ten - 5.  Too many headshots, most are not well done and it's not displaying all of your abilities - posing, good high end fashion shots and a few really good lifestyle shots. Mostly you have commercial looks which is ok but they aren't very well done in my opinion. 

You are stunning but unfortunately your book sells you short.

All the best!

Jul 21 14 04:22 pm Link

Photographer

Filles de Pin-up

Posts: 3218

Wichita, Kansas, US

If they don't sign you, they are missing out. Don't get discouraged, and keep trying.

You look great, but the photography and retouching on most of them is baffling me. Since you are close to industry standard, I think you can find some better photographers to work with.

You should drop these.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140721/10/53cd4cdaadf25_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140202/07/52ee61512612e_m.jpg

Jul 21 14 08:12 pm Link

Photographer

Peter House

Posts: 888

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

4, 7, 15 are the strongest IMO. You've got a good look, but as noted, too many headshots in the port. That's ok if you are going for beauty work.....but the photos don't do that justice. I think you are suited to fashion/catalog.

Jul 21 14 08:36 pm Link