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Model

Mickinzie Rueckert

Posts: 4

Herriman, Utah, US

Would some of the professionals here, models and photographers, take a look over my port here and let me know how i'm doing? Some of them are from last year but no later. Keep in mind that they are all from TF as well. Thanks!

Aug 04 14 07:47 am Link

Photographer

Doug Bolton Photography

Posts: 784

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Well..... I'm not even close to being professional, so bear that in mind...

The image(s) by Emily London Portraits are wonderful!!!

Watch your hands, you have a tendency to clench your fingers making them appear very short. We want to see the sides of long elegant fingers and hands....

nice work

Aug 04 14 07:58 am Link

Photographer

Marin Photo NYC

Posts: 7348

New York, New York, US

You have too many blank expressions. Not enough images that show that you can pose. You need better headshots too, the ones you have are way over retouched. They look unrealistic.

Your portfolio is too busy, lacks direction. What kind of modeling work would you like to attract the most? That should be the focus of your portfolio.

Variety isn't always a good thing! No one does everything well.

Aug 04 14 07:59 am Link

Model

Mickinzie Rueckert

Posts: 4

Herriman, Utah, US

Marin Photography NYC wrote:
Your portfolio is too busy, lacks direction. What kind of modeling work would you like to attract the most? That should be the focus of your portfolio.

Variety isn't always a good thing! No one does everything well.

Thanks! I know its pretty busy. tongue I went through a phase of scattered creative collaboration. tongue With the images in my port, do you have any suggestions as to the style/genre I should lean towards?

Aug 04 14 08:30 am Link

Photographer

Marin Photo NYC

Posts: 7348

New York, New York, US

Mickinzie Rueckert wrote:

Thanks! I know its pretty busy. tongue I went through a phase of scattered creative collaboration. tongue With the images in my port, do you have any suggestions as to the style/genre I should lean towards?

Well with your height - commercial fashion (plus model) Agencies are pushing this market more now.  Glamour - curves work well for that. Art nude/implied. Just stay away from cheezy concepts or just don't post them. big_smile I understand you need to make a few bucks but you don't have to post everything.

Aug 04 14 08:38 am Link

Model

Sarah Lynn Modeling

Posts: 161

Asheville, North Carolina, US

You're very beautiful but the poses and expressions look a bit tense and contrived.  That can be remedied by relaxing some and studying poses.  Pinup poses (some of which you have) are tough because you have to arch your back and accentuate curves while still looking relaxed.  It takes practice in front of a mirror.  But you have a great look just need a little practice!

But this shot, this is perfection:  your hair and makeup is flawless and expression is relaxed.  The whole shot is very aesthetically pleasing.  https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/32667156

Aug 05 14 10:09 am Link