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craz13s

Posts: 4

Atlanta, Georgia, US

hey! i am starting to post my work on MM. i have much more to post, but i would like some feedback of what i have so far. please be honest! https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/43221641

Oct 19 17 12:47 pm Link

Photographer

Thomas Van Dyke

Posts: 3230

Washington, District of Columbia, US

craz13s wrote:
...would like some feedback of what i have so far...

craz13 you have compelling facial features... good symmetry and amazingly full and beautiful lips.  Oh those baby doll eyes are likely a signature look for you...

In my minds eye you are an ideal beauty model... i.e. commercial hair & makeup gigs... Those freckles are to die for, so amazingly alluring... That said as a bridal makeup artist I'm highly bias toward Beauty Genre thus others may find your other attributes/aspects endearing.

Keep in mind that although you wear dress size 2 at 5' 7" you're a tad short for runway in major markets albeit for DC Fashion Week they allow 5' 7" and up so secondary markets are likely germane for your catwalk pursuit.  Best advice here is to apply to every fashion show in your market and be certain to attend every Casting Call by local agencies... Perseverance is the catch word here...

This image showcases your facial features...
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171019/12/59e902199583d.jpg
albeit Rembrandt illumination is typically reserved for males owing to drama it creates... Would have preferred a touch of fill from camera right

Again this image showcases your gorgeous facial features... 
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171017/12/59e65e0e99e13.jpg
Love the layered lip decor here... you emote effectively in this rendering... Only issue is a partly closed left eye, thinking your hair may have caused this...

What to do? Work with a full team whenever possible... i.e. hair, makeup and wardrobe...
I would definitely be honored to collaborate with you on Beauty Genre narratives...

Hope this helps...
I wish you well on your journey craz13

Oct 24 17 07:29 am Link

Photographer

Howard Tarragon

Posts: 673

New York, New York, US

Ever hear of Marilyn Monroe? She lives!
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171024/10/59ef7c7991559_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171024/10/59ef7c4c8a396_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171024/10/59ef7c37bbd68_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171017/12/59e65fed9440f_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171017/12/59e65fbfdd366_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171017/12/59e65e0e99e13_m.jpg

These are also wonderful looks
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171024/10/59ef7c41e4e3c_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171017/12/59e66078d4816_m.jpg

and these
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171017/12/59e65fa9eea3d_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171017/12/59e65e21d938b_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171017/12/59e65e181a7f1_m.jpg

Keep doing what you're doing and hit the agencies. Others can tell you how to screen them.

All the best. You Rock!

Oct 27 17 09:22 am Link

Photographer

goofus

Posts: 808

Santa Barbara, California, US

don't cover them freckles up

Nov 02 17 10:14 am Link

Photographer

BMA PHOTO

Posts: 53

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, US

craz13s wrote:
hey! i am starting to post my work on MM. i have much more to post, but i would like some feedback of what i have so far. please be honest! https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/43221641

6, 7 10 YES , All other definite nos. if you find an experience photographer you can do very well, but never go to an agency until you have the portfolio and you understand why you have a good one. First impression control your future for agencies.
Everything matters, Wrinkles to only using good images that show a great look and great expressions. Have to keep the hands out of the images.You may see a lot of people do it but it's because they and the who shoot them don't understand what killer that is to success. Once you learn full body control and language and can speak with your hands, you can start having hands a part of a shot, but not the closest part to the camera. Have to watch the backgrounds and wear nice fitting outfits that don't overlap, no undergarment lines, no belly button rings, no jewelry for 95 percent of glamour, fashion is fine for rings galore

As soon as an image is over photoshopped it can only hurt you. One of your images would have been nice but the edit ruined  it. You always have to look real and not have limbs cut off. Make sure cropping is always tight.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/43221640

Freckles look natural here and help your look in this image, but image isn't port worthy

Mar 19 18 06:01 pm Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30123

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

You have a good look , You just need to work with better photographers

Mar 20 18 10:15 pm Link

Photographer

bfrankphoto

Posts: 21

s-Gravenhage, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

goofus  wrote:
don't cover them freckles up

Beat me to it. Your freckles are gorgeous. They give you character and a glorious way to differentiate yourself. I can't believe anyone would want to eliminate them in post.

Mar 27 18 10:26 pm Link

Model

Sandra Vixen

Posts: 1561

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

One observation, particularly in the photo in your OP, you look very exhausted.

In other frames you do not.

Pay note to how the light hits your face (where it is coming from), as it emphasizes a the eyes looking tired. Other frames don't show that as much. But this is just my first impression.

Apr 10 18 04:19 pm Link