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Model

Hanna Kyla

Posts: 3

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Hello! New here, hoping for some critique on my portfolio! Unfortunately, most of what I have to offer is cell phone/macbook pictures as I do not have any professional images as of yet!

I'm very curious to see what photo shoot styles I would suit and how my looks would match certain concepts.

Thank you in advance!

Aug 16 14 11:21 pm Link

Photographer

RTE Photography

Posts: 1511

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, US

You have a lovely face and you need to get some better shots for your portfolio. Put out a casting notice offering TF shoots and shoot with photographers whose work you like. That should get you started on your portfolio.

Aug 16 14 11:32 pm Link

Photographer

Lee_Photography

Posts: 9863

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

If your eyes are not in focus, the photo has no reason to be in your portfolio

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111002/19/4e89228b0588a_m.jpg
Watch out for cluttered backgrounds
[Details, using a wide angle lens distorts size and shape, look at models feet in yellow skirt, back ankle and foot look ½ the size of front foot, this same effect distorts image in other places as well]

Fing a great photographer

Aug 17 14 05:10 am Link

Model

MissKatieMarie

Posts: 135

Sarasota, Florida, US

It's hard to say what you'd be good for without seeing you really model. Instead of having a bunch of selfies and random pictures, take some Polaroids. Little to no makeup, a head shot, half body, full body, and side shot.
Also, work of finding photographers in your area willing to do TF.

Aug 17 14 09:51 am Link

Model

Sarah Lynn Modeling

Posts: 161

Asheville, North Carolina, US

Screw the TF.  You don't have any professional photos in your port.  As a very new model, the best thing you can possibly do and the best investment you can make is to PAY a high quality, experienced photographer who is used to working with models and can give you advice and feedback on posing during the shoot.  Working with a great photographer wi make it more likely that you'll receive stellar photos, and as a new model, that's what you need to have in your portfolio.  Plus you'll learn a lot.  Also, try to find a more experienced model who can mentor you and give advice. 

Once you get some really stellar images, by all means, do lots of TF.

TF is fine for practice, but for high quality port images, pay a photographer who can guarantee the pics you need for your port.

Aug 17 14 03:40 pm Link

Model

Hanna Kyla

Posts: 3

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Thank you everyone! Very good advice and much appreciated smile xx

Aug 17 14 10:44 pm Link