Gretchen Steingrubey wrote:
I recently came across a comment for a girl's portfolio in which she was told "you're only going to get catalog work, you're getting too old, and you look it...I'm almost too old for modeling too"

I decided to look for myself and saw that she's 27. The woman who made the comment was 44. Hmmmmmm.  It got me thinking.

I'm 24.  I JUST NOW found the drive from within to get behind the lens of a stranger's camera.  I have NO idea where this will take me.
But does my age already limit a lot of what I CAN do????

I'm just curious to know if it's "laughable" for me to expect to start any kind of portfolio @ the age of 24.   ??????????????????

lol, I guess when passion over takes me I forget to stop and ask for directions before I get on the road!!

Any thoughts on the matter are appreciated!!!  (unless you're going to tell me to stop now b/c I'll get NO work @ 24 ---- b/c I'd have to call bullshit on that one!)  ;-))  I just want to hear what people have to say in regards to how age can affect a model.

Thanks!

-Gretchen

I didn't start modeling until I was 29.  Now, I'm absolutely NOT a professional, and most likely will never be.  But, I've not done too bad, even as an amateur!  Apply yourself, have a great attitude and work ethic, and above all, have fun!  Good luck to you! 

ChanStudio wrote:
That all depends on what type of modeling you are interested in.

Photos like your avatar .... are what I love .... Photos that look like they sell something ..... high fashion is it????   I find nothing wrong with Maxim style photography .... it's just not what excites me.  Ironically for me I guess ..... I HAVE more of a Maxim style body ... and have yet to see if I fit in to the type photos I like.   (I'm doing a shoot in August to test this all out)  :-) 

How important is age in shots like these?

ChanStudio wrote:
That all depends on what type of modeling you are interested in.

Yes!

Gretchen Steingrubey wrote:

Photos like your avatar .... are what I love .... Photos that look like they sell something ..... high fashion is it????   I find nothing wrong with Maxim style photography .... it's just not what excites me.  Ironically for me I guess ..... I HAVE more of a Maxim style body ... and have yet to see if I fit in to the type photos I like.   (I'm doing a shoot in August to test this all out)  :-) 

How important is age in shots like these?

You're too short for fashion anyways.  I mean if you're looking to really make a career out of it you're too short and too old for fashion.

The Don Mon wrote:
theres is no age limit in modeling

just dependings on the market and what people are looking for at that time.

have you ever thought:

  where the people in the medication ads for
  old age type people are ? such as ensure or anti-arthritis

  commercials / movies / print ads ....there is such a broad market for all types of modeling

  however...

  you are definately to old to portray a 10 year old

LOL -- I'm quite glad for that!  If you told me I could I'd finally understand why I don't have a b/f!!! lol   :-))

Gretchen Steingrubey wrote:
I recently came across a comment for a girl's portfolio in which she was told "you're only going to get catalog work, you're getting too old, and you look it...I'm almost too old for modeling too"

I decided to look for myself and saw that she's 27. The woman who made the comment was 44. Hmmmmmm.  It got me thinking.

I'm 24.  I JUST NOW found the drive from within to get behind the lens of a stranger's camera.  I have NO idea where this will take me.
But does my age already limit a lot of what I CAN do????

I'm just curious to know if it's "laughable" for me to expect to start any kind of portfolio @ the age of 24.   ??????????????????

lol, I guess when passion over takes me I forget to stop and ask for directions before I get on the road!!

Any thoughts on the matter are appreciated!!!  (unless you're going to tell me to stop now b/c I'll get NO work @ 24 ---- b/c I'd have to call bullshit on that one!)  ;-))  I just want to hear what people have to say in regards to how age can affect a model.

Thanks!

-Gretchen

not too old if you don't show age.
take care of yourself and you'll be able to do this for a while.

Gretchen Steingrubey wrote:

LOL -- I'm quite glad for that!  If you told me I could I'd finally understand why I don't have a b/f!!! lol   :-))

Yes, I've always concerened myself with my height...in which I have no control over.  However; (and I've seen the proof) ...I happen to believe that a really good photographer can make it work. (if you're a good subject and a versatile one)

Photos like these?




...I refuse to belive I'm too short for. However; I've been wong on more than one occasion  in my life  :-))

Megan Mariee wrote:
You're too short for fashion anyways.  I mean if you're looking to really make a career out of it you're too short and too old for fashion.

She's too short, leave it at that.
24 isn't exactly too old for fashion in general, its too old for runway.

nicci wrote:

She's too short, leave it at that.
24 isn't exactly too old for fashion in general, its too old for runway.

Good point thanks for the correction.

Gretchen Steingrubey wrote:
Maybe I should state that I'm not talking about Age V. RUNWAY fashion...in which I have no desire for in the first place   :-))

Do you want to just model for fun or for a career?

CLT wrote:
http://www.newmodels.com/

Woo Hoo!

Thank you! I look forward to reading it   :-))~

Gretchen Steingrubey wrote:
For fun.... I know it's not a career for me. It's just an ego booster. lol  No really...it's more than that. I LOVE photos that look like you just cut them out of a magazine. (a good magazine)  :-))  I'll probably be returning to college to work on my law degree or in political science ....  in which case all my photos will come back to haunt me!!

This photo of yours?



... is another example of what I think is a great shot.

Thank you.  You're gorgeous and if you're just doing it for fun you're not too old at all

nicci wrote:
I'm 5'11, can you see me asking if there's any chance for me in petite modeling?

Why can't shorter models just accept that they weren't made for fashion and leave it at that? There's tons of other directions you can go in, so stop sulking about the ones that you can't.

I know what you mean, but the OP just said she's doing it for fun anyways.

Gretchen Steingrubey wrote:
I recently came across a comment for a girl's portfolio in which she was told "you're only going to get catalog work, you're getting too old, and you look it...I'm almost too old for modeling too"

I decided to look for myself and saw that she's 27. The woman who made the comment was 44. Hmmmmmm.  It got me thinking.

I'm 24.  I JUST NOW found the drive from within to get behind the lens of a stranger's camera.  I have NO idea where this will take me.
But does my age already limit a lot of what I CAN do????

I'm just curious to know if it's "laughable" for me to expect to start any kind of portfolio @ the age of 24.   ??????????????????

lol, I guess when passion over takes me I forget to stop and ask for directions before I get on the road!!

Any thoughts on the matter are appreciated!!!  (unless you're going to tell me to stop now b/c I'll get NO work @ 24 ---- b/c I'd have to call bullshit on that one!)  ;-))  I just want to hear what people have to say in regards to how age can affect a model.

Thanks!

-Gretchen

Had someone tell me the same thing and I am just like you, just starting out still....

nicci wrote:
I'm 5'11, can you see me asking if there's any chance for me in petite modeling?

Why can't shorter models just accept that they weren't made for fashion and leave it at that? There's tons of other directions you can go in, so stop sulking about the ones that you can't.

Are you telling me you think I cannot do a shot LIKE this b/c I'm 5'4 ???

Megan Mariee wrote:
I know what you mean, but the OP just said she's doing it for fun anyways.

Ohhhh, okay. 

Well then it may just add up to how much you're willing to spend to get pictures that are merely just to show off for fun? Unless you're willing to charm your way into getting a "top notch" to do TFP

nicci wrote:

Ohhhh, okay. 

Well then it may just add up to how much you're willing to spend to get pictures that are merely just to show off for fun? Unless you're willing to charm your way into getting a "top notch" to do TFP

Haha very true.  But very few pros ever do free tests.

Megan Mariee wrote:

Thank you.  You're gorgeous and if you're just doing it for fun you're not too old at all

Agreed and AGREED on the photo that's hot.

nicci wrote:
I'm 5'11, can you see me asking if there's any chance for me in petite modeling?

Why can't shorter models just accept that they weren't made for fashion and leave it at that? There's tons of other directions you can go in, so stop sulking about the ones that you can't.

What makes you think that short models can't do fashion shots if they are just doing it for fun and not for a career. I think you should read before  you post.

Gretchen Steingrubey wrote:

Are you telling me you think I cannot do a shot LIKE this b/c I'm 5'4 ???

No. Any model can look tall when shot from a particular angel. What I'm asking you if paying a photographer for shots like that when you're not even interested in pursuing that field of modeling in a serious manner is even worth it?

Tom Rockwell wrote:
Look around here for a thread "In praise of older models" and you'll see there's lots of interest in older models.

As Tom pointed out.. check out the following thread "In Praise of Mature Models":

https://www.modelmayhem.com/p.php?thread_id=136078

Granted, in this thread we are talking mostly about Models 35 and up.. but you are attractive and from what I see in your portfolio here on MM.. you have a good start.

Dont let anyone tell you that you cant do what you desire to do.

Yes, NY Fashion runway modeling is probably not going to happen (according to what everyone here says). And you may not be the next top Model on Tyra's show (from what I have heard about their models), but you have plenty of things you can do and should try if you are interested.

That 44 year old who told you not to... tell her to check out our thread.. heck.. she may be actually jealous of your looks..

Intensity wrote:
What makes you think that short models can't do fashion shots if they are just doing it for fun and not for a career. I think you should read before  you post.

I think you should read ALL the posts before you respond. Including the one I posted above this.

nicci wrote:
Ohhhh, okay. 

Well then it may just add up to how much you're willing to spend to get pictures that are merely just to show off for fun? Unless you're willing to charm your way into getting a "top notch" to do TFP

Actually my sister is only 5'2 and she has got a couple of offers from really great photographers and when I say great I mean Great. Is either because they just absolutely love her look and the expressions on her face and the versatility.Believe me is not like she is trying to get sign onto an agency but sometimes photographers see a certain look that they feel might suit their book and the model doesn't nessesarly has to be 5'10. They are not the agency they are NOT  trying to get the model fashion work they are trying to build their portfolio for their own benefit.