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Model

snowflakeonfire4107

Posts: 10

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

My port isn't the best, I know, but I'm a lil rusty at this..it's been a few years and my.photographer ok s NOT a professional.  Don't hold back but please don't be ugly...
Thanks
https://www.modelmayhem.com/3486885

Sep 24 14 05:24 am Link

Photographer

Dorola

Posts: 479

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I think your beauty and physique are amazing and would not hesitate to set up a shoot with you if we were closer. I think your photos should attract people that are interested in nudity and fetish. As you noted, the photo quality and lighting are not great. I would suggest to look at photographers in you area that shoot photography that appeals to you are your career direction and do come collaborative shoots. It is good that you are comfortable with your body and being nude as that provides a lot of themes to shoot. You might want to start off with lingerie/nudity and then branch out into other genres that require more planning. There are not many models your age that look as good, so you might want to capitalize on that. The photos you present should show imagination and creativity. The way I see my business is that everyone wants champagne but they buy beer. So get some good clear images with creative moody lighting that get the viewer to want you. I know not everyone likes my photos, but they do remember them.

Sep 24 14 05:47 am Link

Photographer

Lallure Photographic

Posts: 2086

Taylors, South Carolina, US

I think you look good, but as you say, your photographer doesn't have professional skills. You need to seek out photographers that have those skills, to work with, in creating similar, but well designed and well lighted imagery.

There are some fine pros in your immediate area, you just need to look them up and contact them. Simply ask about "model tests", and let them know you are flexible in genre. (Pros don't really use the term TFCD, except on internet model sites.)

Sep 24 14 09:37 am Link

Photographer

epsilon images

Posts: 147

Bellevue, Washington, US

I basically agree with the previous posts.  You need to find a few good local photographers whose work you admire and who understand lighting.  The photoshopping on some of your images is immature at best.  More importantly, there are no smiling images or even images where it's obvious that you enjoying that picture being taken.  I understand that you're going for a fetish look, but I wouldn't shy away from a couple of well-lit lingerie shots and a good headshot or two.
Best of luck to you,

/d

Sep 24 14 01:36 pm Link

Photographer

E H

Posts: 847

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Agreed ^^^  I think you would Gorgeous images you are Gorgeous and have beautiful lines...  I would work less with open legs, not that there is anything wrong with that but gives a different feel. Open gives the GWC/boyfriend/look what I got her to do and less professional look. Your worth the professional look, looks are there and the lines are there,, no need to....
Find a photographer that understands more of the trade. You realllly need to do  this for yourself. Your happy now,, well wait till you get some high standard images and I bet you'll have a lot better response when what you have now...

Sep 24 14 02:09 pm Link

Model

snowflakeonfire4107

Posts: 10

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Could someone please help me locate a good professional photographer?  I'm not exactly sure where to start...

Sep 24 14 05:44 pm Link

Photographer

Risen Phoenix Photo

Posts: 3779

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

snowflakeonfire4107 wrote:
Could someone please help me locate a good professional photographer?  I'm not exactly sure where to start...

Why do you say you don't shoot nudes when 90% of your images are erotic or nude.  Not only should you work with a better photographer but one that will give you higher res images.  I would demand that from this guy.  They should be at least 600kb large and not 50kb which is what these look like.

Look through model mayhem photographers in the browse section for your location .  Offer to work with them for free.  Not all photographers can shoot nudes so find one that does.

Sep 24 14 05:57 pm Link

Model

snowflakeonfire4107

Posts: 10

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

I never said I don't shoot nudes?  I am very comfortable with my body and have no issue with nude photographs.  Where on earth did you get that idea?  Please let me know so I can make sure it isn't on my portfolio somewhere..I definitely don't want anyone to think that at all!  And thank you for the info..much appreciated :-)

Sep 24 14 09:27 pm Link

Model

snowflakeonfire4107

Posts: 10

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Let me apologize..after looking at my page I realized you got that idea due to the fact I made a mistake when completing my information.  Thanks for bringing it it to my attention!

Sep 24 14 09:49 pm Link

Model

snowflakeonfire4107

Posts: 10

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Let me apologize..after looking at my page I realized you got that idea due to the fact I made a mistake when completing my information.  Thanks for bringing it it to my attention!

Sep 24 14 09:57 pm Link

Model

Holly Harlott

Posts: 41

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

You have a wonderful figure and I think you would thrive in nude and fetish photography (which seem to be what you're interested in). However, I think you need to find some good photographers who know how to use proper lighting equipment and can take great photos. You might need to pay for these but if you're really set on modelling then it's worth it. A couple great shots from a few different photographers can do wonders.

Sep 24 14 10:00 pm Link

Model

snowflakeonfire4107

Posts: 10

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

I just wanted to say thank you all for your critiques and I will be looking for a professional photographer after this. I would love to become more involved in the modeling community and everything you guys have said has been on point. Again I appreciate all the information and all the critiques.

Sep 24 14 10:16 pm Link