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Model

lulu432

Posts: 2

Athens, Georgia, US

I'm new to modeling. I just recently had my first photo shoot. I'd like to get some opinions from you guys. Check out my port, and let me know what you think. If they aren't good things, that's completely fine, I just want to work on my weaknesses so I can be a better model. Looking forward to what you guys have to say! (:

Aug 23 14 09:25 pm Link

Photographer

Random Image

Posts: 335

Pocatello, Idaho, US

For a beginer you have a good start at knowing how your body looks in camera.  But several of your shots have great posing from your ribcage up, but then its like you forgot how important you waist, hips, and legs are to the entire image.

But keep at it, you have potential.

Aug 23 14 09:30 pm Link

Photographer

L O C U T U S

Posts: 1746

Bangor, Maine, US

good start. smile Show us more of what you've done so far.

Aug 23 14 11:49 pm Link

Model

KatrinaWhite

Posts: 98

San Mateo, California, US

Nice start but I think you look a little stiff in this photo:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/36710063

I like to move and do silly dances between poses to keep my body loose and full of movement and energy. I don't know if that tip works for everyone but I would imagine you'll get less stiff as you get more practice smile

Aug 24 14 01:04 am Link

Photographer

Z_Photo

Posts: 7079

Huntsville, Alabama, US

you should support a better grade of whiskey

Aug 24 14 04:18 am Link

Photographer

Philip R

Posts: 698

Agoura Hills, California, US

Not about the pictures but...you included an email address in your profile.  Be aware that scammers will sometimes use this to send you an "offer" to model for money.  It usually includes sending you a check for extra that you need to share with someone else.  It is always a bad check.

Good luck with your modelling!

Aug 24 14 05:02 am Link

Photographer

Lee_Photography

Posts: 9863

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

As a general guide photos with out logos and borders are best for use in a professional models portfolio

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140817/19/53f1618221fbf_m.jpg
Details
Eye makeup does not match side to side, models right side the dark shadow goes off to side and models right is at a slant
Show your long lovely fingers when possible
Simple shirts with out graphics are less distracting

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140817/19/53f1615006d8e_m.jpg
Hips are too square to camera; simply place on more of an angle to camera [Has a thinning effect and adds dynamics]
Notice how long your fingers look?
If you do not point your toes at camera your feet will look longer, which in turn will make your legs appear longer

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140817/19/53f1612c1a4c7_m.jpg
Great pose of your hips
[Wish I could see your eyes better]
Nice smile

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140817/19/53f160f489657_m.jpg
Your strongest image
Models right arm too straight, hand pose too stiff
Lower shoulder toward camera and roll it down and back for long appearing neck

You have a wonderful look, wish you well

Aug 24 14 06:38 am Link

Photographer

Risen Phoenix Photo

Posts: 3779

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Number 3 works the rest don't. Work with better photographers you have the look smile

Aug 24 14 07:10 am Link

Photographer

HUmby_G

Posts: 197

Los Angeles, California, US

Great Start, keep up the good work.

Aug 24 14 07:34 am Link