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Model

Jackie Mack

Posts: 2

Green Bay, Wisconsin, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180120/09/5a63813c0a833_m.jpg

Jan 20 18 11:39 am Link

Photographer

Skydancer Photos

Posts: 22196

Santa Cruz, California, US

Hi Jackie.
Welcome to the mayhem!
I think you've definitely got some potential via fitness/sportswear/swimwear genres.
Overall, I'd recommend more natural light/outdoor location shots with the same types of outfits to replace the studio shots... and get on Instagram (if you aren't already)!
Best of luck to you!

Jan 20 18 12:02 pm Link

Photographer

Francisco Castro

Posts: 2628

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

Welcome to Model Mayhem, and good luck. You are on to a great start in your portfolio. After using the site a while you are going to run into opportunities; make good use of the resources here, specially in the EDU section. Lots of good advice there.

As for crique, I only have one. "Less is more". Less shots from the same shoot. When you're new it's easy to get really excited about filling your port with as many great images as you can. However, don't post more than a few (or less) frames from the same shoot. Pick your one (or two) favorites and move on. Keep the view "fresh", not a long stream of the same shot with a different angle/pose.

Jan 20 18 12:26 pm Link

Photographer

FIFTYONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Posts: 6597

Uniontown, Pennsylvania, US

I would agree with Francisco, fabulous start, less is more.

Cull Your port slightly for more WOW!

Prepare for a stampede of offers to work.

best of luck.

Jan 20 18 03:57 pm Link

Photographer

TerrysPhotocountry

Posts: 4649

Rochester, New York, US

Jackie Mack wrote:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180120/09/5a63813c0a833_m.jpg

You show great promise !  I hope that you get your self a GOOD modeling agent! Good luck!

Jan 20 18 08:54 pm Link

Photographer

64318

Posts: 1638

San Anselmo, California, US

Welcome to MM  .   Great starting port.  The headless pic & the last  pic   could be removed they do not add much to the port. otherwise many shots show you are very lovely. & photogenic,  Congrats.   Mike

Jan 20 18 10:31 pm Link

Photographer

Black Z Eddie

Posts: 1903

San Jacinto, California, US

OP, damn, great start!  Try to add in some full lengths.  And, continue posting up high quality images.

Jan 21 18 02:30 am Link

Photographer

Marissa_Ph1

Posts: 41

London, England, United Kingdom

Just keep shooting, you are a good model.

Jan 21 18 03:54 am Link

Photographer

Lee_Photography

Posts: 9863

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171205/18/5a27597163b01_m.jpg
I found this to be an interesting image, one eye open and one eye closed.
You have 6 photos with the same wardrobe, change it up more, best to have only one photo per look.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171204/19/5a261741bc414_m.jpg
Suggested changes to your photo, a simple solid color background would be less distracting. For a long appearing neck lower models left shoulder, and roll it back and down, move hair behind left shoulder also. This will open up your neck, so what does this have to do with posing you might ask, an open neck has to do with body language when open it makes the model appear approachable and inviting.
Note to self, wish the blue thing was not on top of your head?

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171119/08/5a11b64e08cad_m.jpg
Hair appears messy, undergarment straps appear twisted, if you shorten the necklace so it is not over the top, or use a top with a lower neckline it will give a more finished look.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171119/08/5a11b51cb95fa_m.jpg
Nice pose and all, just not a fan of the white part of eye blasting the camera.
Unless Nike is sponsoring you best not to use logos, they can be Photoshoped off.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171204/21/5a262ef89a47f_m.jpg
You have a great smile, almost added to favorites except for your pose, sit tall arch back, place right hand down and do not point elbow at camera.


Favorite photos:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171204/20/5a261e8a6870b_m.jpg
Notice how the hair is behind your shoulders and it has opened up your neck.
You have dynamics, notice how body is on angle to camera, and head is facing camera straight on?

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171119/08/5a11b52f8661a_m.jpg
Great dynamics, notice how long and lovely your neck appears.
Details that could be adjusted in Photoshop the scratch on models left arm by elbow, left side of cheek, strands of hair hanging down

Over all you have a fantastic look, most of your photos are quite good, bit of tweaking here and there and you would have perfection.

I wish you well

Jan 22 18 06:06 am Link

Model

Jackie Mack

Posts: 2

Green Bay, Wisconsin, US

Thanks for all the great comments and critiques i appreciate it a ton!

Jan 24 18 09:59 am Link

Photographer

sospix

Posts: 23769

Orlando, Florida, US

I think you should dump all the pix you have so far  .  .  .  and, come shoot with me immediately  .  .  .  wink  Nah, great look, just keep shootin' and adding as you go, lots you can do with that look of yours  .  .  .  if you're ever in Florida, keep me in mind, you've got an open invite  .  .  .  good luck, and enjoy!

SOS

Jan 24 18 03:20 pm Link

Photographer

Eyesso

Posts: 1218

Orlando, Florida, US

You are a superhero....great fitness/lifestyle looks. 

My suggestion would be to loosen up a little.  Your posing is a little stiff, and while it works quite well to show off your abs in a few of the photos, it becomes a patterned overtone. 

So, these two images seem more casual and less posed....

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/43444275

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/43647335

Jan 25 18 09:47 pm Link

Photographer

Jerry Nemeth

Posts: 33355

Dearborn, Michigan, US

I like your look!

Jan 26 18 12:41 am Link

Model

briterin

Posts: 21

Old Tappan, New Jersey, US

you are too gorgeous for words, i am officially jealous

Jan 26 18 04:37 pm Link

Photographer

Eagle Rock Photographer

Posts: 1286

Los Angeles, California, US

++ look for fitness,, swimwear, and 'friendly girl next door.' And I envy your 6-pack. good luck.

Jan 26 18 05:02 pm Link

Photographer

Designit - Edward Olson

Posts: 1708

West Hollywood, California, US

I would watch out for the hip you tend to throw out to the side, and work on adding some more variety to the expressions on your face. The mirror is your friend for that. Thankfully, the mirror and the camera lens like you.

Jan 26 18 08:49 pm Link