Forums > Newbie Forum > I'm a Mentor for newbies to modeling!

Model

Jas "Belly Donsah"

Posts: 786

San Francisco, California, US

Aloha!

Thank you for checking out my thread!  I just signed up to be a mentor for those who wish to receive a little advice, constructive critiques, support, beauty/health/fitness tips, etc in modeling!  I'm a fitness professional, should you have questions in that area as well.  If you have something that's more of a private affair, send me a private message!  Tags are good too, & I have this thread linked to my profile, just in case it gets lost in the ocean of threads!  If you like my advice/tips, please come back here & say so!  Talk to you soon!

~ Belly Donsah

"To unpathed waters, undreamed shores." ~ William Shakespeare

P.S.  Today's my quarter-century birthday, and I'm not afraid of hiding it, woohoo!

Jun 01 09 01:52 pm Link

Model

ChloeA

Posts: 78

Exmouth, England, United Kingdom

Ooh, any advice you can give me would be much appreciated! what area's do you think i should focus on and tailor my portfolio for? i wanna do a range of things and try a lot! i know my 'portfolio' is VERY limited but i have a couple shoots lined up to try and sort that out

Happy birthday smile x

Jun 01 09 02:57 pm Link

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Jeff Albert

Posts: 1

Brooklyn, New York, US

Heyyy happy birthday!

I am new to the whole modeling thing, as you might see by my 4 photos (headshots and a full body). I am too short for fashion (5'9"), but am open to anything. Any advice?

Thanks!

Jun 01 09 05:53 pm Link

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Claire Maire-Gemma

Posts: 20

Los Angeles, California, US

Happy Birthday!!!

I'm pretty much completely new to this whole business so I'd love any advice/pointers.  Thanks for starting this forum smile

Claire

Jun 01 09 06:09 pm Link

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Jack zether

Posts: 2

Chester, New Jersey, US

I wish I had a fitness regiment, any information you have would be marvelous thank you!

Jun 01 09 07:27 pm Link

Model

Quinlin O Connell

Posts: 2

Tulsa, Oklahoma, US

Please, be my guest and comment away!  Thank you for your time and consideration.

Quinlin O'Connell

Jun 01 09 07:41 pm Link

Photographer

VanityForce Imaging LLC

Posts: 2209

Chicago, Illinois, US

Hi there from Washington, DC!

Welcome to the 3rd list!

Cheers,

Mike

www.vanityforce.com

Jun 02 09 06:43 am Link

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Agyeiwaa

Posts: 1

Nanuet, New York, US

Hi I am completely new to modeling and would love some advice, critiques..and so on. Thanks
Agyeiwaa smile

Jun 02 09 07:02 am Link

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Matt Burn UK

Posts: 49

London, England, United Kingdom

I'd love to hear any advice you can give me on strengthening my profile/bio/portfolio, as I am extremely new to this site as well smile

Jun 02 09 08:19 am Link

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Matt Burn UK

Posts: 49

London, England, United Kingdom

I'd love to hear any advice you can give me on strengthening my profile/bio/portfolio, as I am extremely new to this site as well smile

Jun 02 09 08:19 am Link

Model

Ario Mangal

Posts: 84

London, England, United Kingdom

She is EXTREMELY good! she put in 110% effort in for me and I couldn't believe it, free advice from a model like her, you really need to hear it from her first...

Thanks so much J! xxx

Jun 02 09 10:39 am Link

Model

Willow Rose

Posts: 54

Penzance, England, United Kingdom

Hey, I'm new too this industry, and not having luck.

Could you give me any advice?

Jun 02 09 11:05 am Link

Model

Jas "Belly Donsah"

Posts: 786

San Francisco, California, US

Thank you to everyone who replied to this thread!  I'm very touched that you're interested in my advice!  I'm emailing you in order, & I promise to get to each of you soon!

Have a beautiful evening,
~ Belly Donsah

Jun 02 09 08:05 pm Link

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Miss Anna Harrison

Posts: 5

Houston, Texas, US

I would like some advice and critique...anything help!

Jun 02 09 10:38 pm Link

Model

Miss Anna Harrison

Posts: 5

Houston, Texas, US

I would like some advice and critique...anything help!

Jun 02 09 10:39 pm Link

Photographer

Albertex Photography

Posts: 18159

Mansfield, Texas, US

Happy Birthday.

Jun 03 09 12:05 am Link

Model

Jas "Belly Donsah"

Posts: 786

San Francisco, California, US

Don't you worry!  I will get to all of you pretties in time, & your little dogs too!  Heehee!

Jun 10 09 01:47 am Link

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Heidi Harding

Posts: 1

Barnstaple, England, United Kingdom

any advice my way would be awesome big_smile

Jun 10 09 04:10 am Link

Model

Amieboo

Posts: 40

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Id love to hear some advice!!please!smile

Jun 10 09 07:53 am Link

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Forrest Juliano

Posts: 14

San Francisco, California, US

Happy late birthday!
my profile just got approved this morning so im waaayy new! I was hoping for some advice in the fitness area. a quick six pack would be amazing. crunches just arent cutting it. i need more! haha. any help is highly appreciated:)

Jun 14 09 08:53 pm Link

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Jas "Belly Donsah"

Posts: 786

San Francisco, California, US

Thank you for your patience!  I've received so many emails regarding mentoring that I'm having a little trouble keeping up with all of you!  I'm working on it as best I can!  If you want a reply pronto, send me an email so it's right in my face, lol!  Have a beautiful evening, and I wish you the best in all of your future endeavors!

~ Belly Donsah

Model mentor, fitness professional, dance performer/instructor, singer
www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=459247&page=

Jun 22 09 09:02 pm Link

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Laceykay

Posts: 1

Lake City, Florida, US

Happy Birthday!

             I am brand new to this modeling thing. Any and all advice would help me a whole lot! Thanks in advance!

                                                      -Laceykay

Jun 22 09 09:05 pm Link

Model

Scott Kuhnert

Posts: 38

Kingsport, Tennessee, US

I need all the help I can get.  I would love to get your feedback.

Jun 23 09 01:45 pm Link

Photographer

Matrix Studio

Posts: 1957

Columbia, Alabama, US

Welcome to the Mayhem! Hope you can enjoy all that MM has to offer! smile

Jul 05 09 04:37 pm Link

Model

Amy W Edwards

Posts: 43

London, England, United Kingdom

hello big_smile

This is a genious idea for a forum. And you are a very lovely lovely person for doing all this!!!

But yes, any advice you might have would be extremely helpful. I am very new to the buisness and don't really know how to move forward as I am very wary of scams...

thankyou

Angel

XX

Jul 05 09 05:32 pm Link

Model

Parker Dobson

Posts: 1

London, Ontario, Canada

hey everyone.. I'm x-parkour-x I just got approved today so I have a bit of experience with modeling but i want to make this my life. and i know i am going to need alot of help...

Jul 05 09 05:48 pm Link

Photographer

Infected Images

Posts: 21

Bolton, England, United Kingdom

I was going to reply to this thing.
But i've got into a lot of trouble in the past,my wee "cherub" gave me direction.
Thank You Cherub!!!!

Jul 05 09 05:57 pm Link

Model

Christian Bars

Posts: 2

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In terms of networking....where do I start?

Jul 05 09 06:00 pm Link

Model

Jas "Belly Donsah"

Posts: 786

San Francisco, California, US

Good evening to all!

I am once again active as a mentor!  I was getting quite a few negative emails about my mentorship, so I stopped until now because my life's path is beginning to change.  Ask me anything regarding modeling, dancing, nutrition, fitness, etc, & I will email you back!  Have a wonderful night, & I'll talk to you soon!

~ Belly Donsah

Oct 06 09 08:03 pm Link

Model

Baboom

Posts: 115

Santiago, Metropolitana, Chile

comment about me , im courious!

Oct 06 09 08:05 pm Link

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DANAALYC

Posts: 1

Marietta, Georgia, US

HI HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!IM AM VERY NEW TO MODELING ANY ADVICE WOULD BE DEEPLY APPRECIATED...I WANT TO MAKE ART I WILL DO NUDES BUT I DONT LIKE KITTY SHOTS..HOW DO I EXPRESS THAT? LOTS OF THESE REQUIRE BYOC BUT MY FUNDS ARE VERY LIMITED.KNOW ANY GOOD PLACES WITH UNIQUE BUT NOT TOO COSTLY OUTFITS?

Oct 07 09 03:21 am Link

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vcgujb ghikbvf

Posts: 18

Bridgend, Wales, United Kingdom

hi there,i would appreciate any advice smile

Oct 07 09 03:45 am Link

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studioboi

Posts: 4

Rockford, Illinois, US

as you know im new to this site....  i have done hobby modeling but never professional...  the question i have is due to i have never been payed for pictures it was all out of fun for a friend that had a studio he got pictures of his work and i got all my pictures for free.  the queston i have is what is the going rate for a model i got a offer to do modeling for a fashion line in canada and they want to pay me hourly and they want to know my price and to be honest i dont really know how much to tell them

Oct 07 09 06:39 am Link

Model

Siu

Posts: 147

London, England, United Kingdom

Hello, I'm new and would like to have some advice from you please!!! 

Thanks!  Siu x

Oct 07 09 07:14 am Link

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studioboi

Posts: 4

Rockford, Illinois, US

are there alot of scams on here

Oct 07 09 08:39 am Link

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Precious Metal

Posts: 1396

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

studioboi wrote:
are there alot of scams on here

Take your email address off our page then.  Remember bios are public and everyone, including scammers can see it.

Oct 07 09 09:38 am Link

Model

Tiffany Bernard

Posts: 1

Saint Louis, Missouri, US

Oh I'd Love to recieve ANY type of advice in modeling! Im new to the industry and Im trying to break through!!

Hopefully Ill get my big break soon! If theres anything you can do to help me or lead me in the right direction..I really appreciate it!!

Thanks!

Oct 07 09 11:52 am Link

Model

Jas "Belly Donsah"

Posts: 786

San Francisco, California, US

studioboi wrote:
are there alot of scams on here

Sad to say, but yes, there are.  Keep all of your private information private, & only give out your contact info after the initial emails are exchanged so you know they're actual people & not just bulk-emailing everyone.  Also, I would suggest everyone not use their real name publicly.  Use a stage name; one that sounds like it could possibly be your real name would be better than a blatantly-fake name like mine, but everyone knows me as Belly Donsah already, so I can't really change that now *smile*.

Oct 07 09 12:58 pm Link

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studioboi

Posts: 4

Rockford, Illinois, US

ty u belly i was asking cuz i got an email from a company and they sent me 2 msgs and i asked if it was scam and if they could prove to prevent any prob.s and they replied that they where a honest company should it be safe to try to work with them now or should i still becareful

Oct 07 09 05:47 pm Link

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Tristann Davis

Posts: 3

BRONX, New York, US

Hi, I have a unique look but lack of Prof. pictures. ow do I take that next step to really break through. Also if you wouldn't mind looking at a few of my snapshots, what scenery do you think would fit me best? Natural or Industry?

Oct 07 09 07:47 pm Link