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You say in your question that you are 5' 9" but in your port you say you are 5' 7". That is a big discrepancy. Which is it? Jan 12 13 05:07 pm Link chellforte wrote: I will never be tall enough to be considered for most fashion work, but I used to be the super skinny model you see on here. Now that I am curvier (you and I have similar measurements) I am actually getting more work than I ever did when I was skinnier. It may have to do with the fact that I live in Florida and you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a photographer, but either way I'm not missing out on work. I conduct myself in a professional manner and put a lot of effort into my look and learning poses, so my body type has not hurt me. Jan 13 13 11:17 am Link
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Reason: violates rules Comments: Unsolicited critique. Jan 13 13 11:37 am Link  More of this. It has some glamour to it - which I obviously have a bias towards.  Keep working with people like Jim Jurica. Get a glamour hair/mua to come onto a shoot like this and see what they can do with you. Play around and don't be afraid to get adventurous. As to the post above me... LOL I've met lots of girls in person who are "regular looking" but have the ability to make amazing images. They know the right hair and make-up, the right poses, and come alive in front of a camera. They have tons of personality that shows in their photos as does their own personal style. They get that way from practice and experimenting. Most of us on MM wont make a living out of this, but that doesn't mean we can't be something good as a model. Jan 13 13 02:40 pm Link As long as you know how to work your curves you will be just fine. I am by no means agency standard in either height or measurements  Jan 13 13 02:53 pm Link Isis22 wrote: No. It's written a little confusingly, but she's saying that because she ISN'T 5'9 and a size 2 (aka she's neither of those things), people say she can't model. Or something to that effect. Jan 13 13 02:58 pm Link I'm going to preface this with saying that I'm not talking about the OP. I'm making a very general observation. This is basically what makes Internet modeling and MM have such broad appeal. Because ANYONE can be (or play) a model (or a photographer, or a ...). There is virtually always others that will be a good pairing with that person. Doesn't matter if you're agency standard or even conventionally pretty (for a model) or conventionally talented (for photographers). There is more than likely going to be a fit somewhere. Jan 13 13 03:06 pm Link Caustic Disco wrote: That's definitely not what I meant, lol. 2 weeks would be the min time I would need, and 10 pounds would be the max amount of weight I would lose. 1-2 pounds a week with healthy exercise is common, and I am in fact starting on that. It would usually take 6 weeks to lose 10 pounds. Jan 13 13 03:14 pm Link Isis22 wrote: I said that I wasn't a size 2 and 5'9'', and a size 8 and 5'7'' I guess I didn't make that clear enough. Jan 13 13 03:15 pm Link Art of the nude wrote: Nothing more need be said. Jan 13 13 03:24 pm Link Personally, I like shooting a curvy gals. The dangerous curves should be accentuated, such a sexy nude art form. Rock it girl!! Jan 13 13 03:28 pm Link If I can do it you can do it. I am 3 times your size! Jan 14 13 09:27 am Link Your lovely the way you are. If YOU feel there is room for improvement, then that is up to YOU. You never, ever want to loose weight just because someone else THINKS so. It's always and forever up to the person, the body standing there...YOU! That said, there is room for commercial modeling in various sizes, shapes and ages. Depends on what genre your seeking, what field of interest, what the demand is in your area, what a particular photographer wants or needs....all sorts of factors come in to play. Your on the right track. Just do what YOU feel is best, be particular when taking roles (paid or unpaid) and always push yourself towards that goal (that you have set).. Bless! Happy modeling! Jan 14 13 09:38 am Link chellforte wrote: You look great! I love curves! I am only 5'3" and 124lbs, so don't be discouraged! There is always a need for all kinds of models and I agree with the others, each person has their own style that suits them best. Good luck, you'll do great! Jan 14 13 11:37 am Link nobody is ever too fat, too skinny, too short, too tall, too whatever to model. sure- being a certain height/weight will limit your modeling options but it won't cancel you out completely. it's all about your skill, your portfolio, and if your look is in demand or not. Jan 14 13 12:01 pm Link I will echo what everyone has said. No such thing as too fat to model...and you aren't fat anyway. You are an average height, weight individual. That means you don't stand out for your body/build. Maybe this is a disadvantage for some modeling jobs, and others it might be an advantage. Learn your angles, work on your expressions, develop a good runway walk and shoot with more and better photographers. I think you can find some work if you do those things. Ren Jan 14 13 12:10 pm Link George Ruge wrote: Hi, Jan 14 13 12:21 pm Link My personal suggestion is that you find a good photographer who knows how to pose plus size models and pay him if he won't shoot for trade. Hire a stylist and a hair and makeup team.If you really want to make a career out of modeling, this will be a worthy investment. A right set of images in your portfolio can go a long way in how you are perceived. Jan 14 13 01:53 pm Link as long as there are painters like Lucien Freud even fat people can model. What type of modeling , how frequently, how lucrative though may be not what is desired. That's a funny story about working in a bakery. What are particularly appealing delicacies there? Jan 14 13 02:22 pm Link Good shots can happy at any size! Jan 16 13 08:04 am Link I would say get in shape and eat healthy- beyond that don't force your body into a category it doesn't fit. Develop your persona as much as your look- think Kate Upton: http://cahootsblog.com/2013/01/19/a-mod … al-media/# Jan 19 13 01:19 pm Link We have similar waist and hip stats, but i am an a cup. this makes you more proportional and traditionally beautiful than i am. i've been freelance modeling, with 99% paid shoots, since 2006. Jan 19 13 01:43 pm Link FAT is the New Phat. Jan 19 13 01:55 pm Link Your fine. As others have said, some styles will be better suited for you than others, but there's a model for just about any kind of photographers out there. Someone in the photography world will take interest in you, no matter the body modifications or size/shape of you Jan 19 13 11:01 pm Link chellforte wrote: I am exactly the same ! I work in a bakery too ! Crikey we are game !! I honestly feel no one is 'too fat' to model. I'm not the smallest but there's still photographers out there that want to shoot me. Be confident in your body. Don't be someone your not. There are photographers and people out there that love us curvey woman ! So let's embrace it x Jan 20 13 12:07 am Link chellforte wrote: ooo, kinda misleading, you might want to change that! lol Jan 20 13 12:17 am Link I will state the obvious, that others have also mentioned. You are attractive, and that will open the doors for you. I don't think your size should hold you back if you have a great port... I would, though, remove the pix of you in the polka dot dress and the one in the red dress. They do make you look heavier than any of the other pix. Oh, and the best way to get shoots.. contact photogs! John Jan 20 13 10:05 am Link If you're under 5'8 and taller than 5'4, you can get a lot of legitimate commercial modeling work. Just eat right and exercise. Maintenance your body, and you'll stay beautiful. Mar 21 13 09:19 pm Link chellforte wrote: My partner in my rental studio runs a Plus size Agency. In fact many top agencies now have a Plus size division. Mar 21 13 09:34 pm Link Michael Lohr wrote: She wouldn't really fit with a plus agency, unfortunately. Mar 21 13 09:42 pm Link Curvy is good! I like curvy and so do many others. Don't let it get you down, let it lift you up!....Stay positive! Mar 21 13 09:43 pm Link Christinare wrote: Yes. Mar 21 13 09:43 pm Link Klara Johanna wrote: Good advice^ Mar 21 13 09:48 pm Link chellforte wrote: Your own words are truly the best message for your entire thread! I'm happy you've discovered that! Mar 21 13 10:12 pm Link chellforte wrote: It depends on what kind of work you want to do. There are jobs for just about every body type. It is a matter of finding them and beating the competition. With plus sized models, there is plenty of viable competition for few jobs. Just make sure you check out the base criteria before taking the time to compile a submission. Mar 22 13 06:42 am Link Caustic Disco wrote: Cholera? Mar 22 13 05:07 pm Link You have curves and I personally would absolutely love to be curvy. Swaps?! Your beautiful! Mar 22 13 05:15 pm Link chellforte wrote: The only real weight limit would be what the understructure of the studio floor can take you're standing on. Mar 23 13 08:14 pm Link I'm curvy and I've modeled full time for four years. I've found diversifying your genres is the best way to keep booked. Work with photographers that are interested in updating their portfolios (and who may hire you consistently for projects), apply for commercial/lifestyle gigs, to a bit of side acting if you can, just really try to diversify. And it will be easier to get work living in a bigger city. But yeah, your stats won't stop you from making it. Mar 23 13 09:34 pm Link Hello, without reading all the other anwer, my opinion is: You look very awesome just the way you are on your pictures. Your face is beautiful and reminds me of this italian beauties of the past like Isabella de’ Medici. Go on and have fun with modelling. Apollonia Mar 24 13 06:27 am Link |
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