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Model

Lily James

Posts: 3

Dallas, Texas, US

Hello! I am trying to get back into modeling after a very long hiatus. My look has changed quite a bit and I am in the process of updating my portfolio.
I only have a few recent professional shots, but I wanted a bit of feedback before continuing since I am so rusty.  I am pretty sure my hair, makeup and expressions need improvement, but not sure quite how. Thank you in advance!

Jun 15 19 09:29 pm Link

Photographer

Orca Bay Images

Posts: 33877

Arcata, California, US

For starters, if your look has changed greatly over the long hiatus, get rid of all your old images from 2014 and any others pre-hiatus. They're shots of a model photographers no longer have access to.

As for your more recent additions, they're a very mixed bunch. You've got two demure nudes from 2019 that are definite  keepers and one useful outdoor clothed shot that is arguably a keeper (though the eyes are turned away such that a lot of the whites are showing)
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/190615/11/5d05398f5fc8f_m.jpg

The rest are snapshots that should be replaced as soon as you get more professional shoots under your belt.

The two demure nude shots are excellent.

EDIT: I'm assuming that none of the images posted in 2019 are old shots from before the hiatus.

Jun 15 19 10:46 pm Link

Model

Lily James

Posts: 3

Dallas, Texas, US

Thank you so much for your input! Since I have such few recent shots I was unsure as to whether or not to keep my old shots up. I should probably just archive them.

Jun 17 19 08:54 am Link

Photographer

Orca Bay Images

Posts: 33877

Arcata, California, US

Lily James wrote:
Thank you so much for your input! Since I have such few recent shots I was unsure as to whether or not to keep my old shots up. I should probably just archive them.

You might consider setting up a folder in your MM portfolio clearly labeled "2014" or "old work" so you have something to show until you get fresh material up.

Jun 17 19 10:20 am Link