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Model

JustJae

Posts: 2

Mesa, Arizona, US

Pick 1 or all and tell me what you think of modeling skill. Imma big girl so I can handle tube hard his off reality.

Jan 27 20 02:24 am Link

Photographer

Shadow Dancer

Posts: 9782

Bellingham, Washington, US

You've dipped your toes in the water. You have potential.

If this is something you really want to do, you are going to need to work with better photographers.
You will also need to engage hair and makeup artists (HMUA or MUA).

Also, be more choosey about what you post in your portfolio, only include your best work and replace it with better when better becomes available.

It may cost you some money to get good photos posted but consider it an investment.

At the very least, remove both of these images, they are not good.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/46093673
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/46093646

Jan 27 20 09:44 am Link

Photographer

Tony Lawrence

Posts: 21526

Chicago, Illinois, US

You're attractive but you really, really need to work with better photographers.   This also includes finding a few good MUA.   If you can't find them for trade then go to a make-up counter in your area.   Again, try and get your make-up done.   It can really help.   It seems you are posting small resolution shots.   https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-u … on-the-web    This is in part why your photos look blurry.   Meza and Phoenix have some beautiful locations.   Get outside and model.   Use caution because AZ. has some laws on public nudity.   

Stop the stripper poses and props.   No more selfies.   I see your casting calls.   Smart!

Jan 27 20 05:03 pm Link

Photographer

FIFTYONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Posts: 6597

Uniontown, Pennsylvania, US

Jan 28 20 03:49 am Link

Hair Stylist

rick lesser

Posts: 1116

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

Where do I begin?  OK, lost the third picture on the top.  The hotel hallway.  I could suggest you remove more but how about what are you trying to say in your pictures?  Lose any shot that is of you at home.  They look better suited for IG and have no place in your professional port.  Oh God that pole.  Coming straight up and out of you.  You said you are 5'11 why are there so few images of you showcasing your height and legs?  And why all the ones with you crouching down?  If you want to use props make them have purpose not because you think it cool to have in the shot.  Lets talk about the tree.  Why?  And the last thing is the picture you have for your avatar does nothing for you.  At all on any level.  If your on the fence about a shot then don't use it.  Less is more.  Way less.  Are there any other pictures you have from your modeling lingerie (don't call it stripper ware ) use one or two of those.  I hope you are OK with my suggestions and opinion cause I have been told i need to edit my words sometimes. Rick

Feb 06 20 01:07 am Link

Photographer

Mark Salo

Posts: 11732

Olney, Maryland, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/200126/20/5e2e670c813ea_m.jpg
I think that your arm looks broken.

Feb 06 20 10:52 am Link

Photographer

Mark Salo

Posts: 11732

Olney, Maryland, US

Generally your poses are not graceful and you have a pole coming out of your ass in two images.

Oh, and you have posted that your waist is larger than your hips.

Feb 06 20 10:55 am Link

Model

Amanda_G

Posts: 256

Los Angeles, California, US

You're brand spankin' new, welcome! smile

In my honest opinion, you just have to take it down a notch.  At least at first.  Until your skills are totally honed and you've mastered your angles/what works/what doesn't, keep it simple.   Think basic tank top, jeans, super casual....learn how to pose your body in a non-sexual way.  Work with a hair and makeup artist, as stated above.

I'd love to see some beautiful portraits of you, with messy hair a smokey eye, in a white tank top.  Learn how to connect with the camera without using a prop.

There's nothing wrong with sexuality, I love it, but there's a difference between a professional model, and overtly sexual, almost pornographic images.

You're beautiful, rely on yourself.   Trust yourself.

Feb 06 20 08:48 pm Link

Model

SneakySexy

Posts: 2417

Cleveland, Ohio, US

rick lesser wrote:
Where do I begin?  OK, lost the third picture on the top.  The hotel hallway.  I could suggest you remove more but how about what are you trying to say in your pictures?  Lose any shot that is of you at home.  They look better suited for IG and have no place in your professional port.  Oh God that pole.  Coming straight up and out of you.  You said you are 5'11 why are there so few images of you showcasing your height and legs?  And why all the ones with you crouching down?  If you want to use props make them have purpose not because you think it cool to have in the shot.  Lets talk about the tree.  Why?  And the last thing is the picture you have for your avatar does nothing for you.  At all on any level.  If your on the fence about a shot then don't use it.  Less is more.  Way less.  Are there any other pictures you have from your modeling lingerie (don't call it stripper ware ) use one or two of those.  I hope you are OK with my suggestions and opinion cause I have been told i need to edit my words sometimes. Rick

A lot of my thoughts. I am by no means a pro model. But I am an artist, so when I did model (I have done lingerie, nude, bondage), and when I look at photos, it's with an artist's eye. What are you saying? What is the point? What is the value? What is the beauty? What is the concept? What is the wow? What is the purpose? I think you have too many pics in your port. You don't need 5 ass shots and 5 crotch shots. Pick 1 of each that is the best. Definitely get on here and start reaching out to photographers who are willing to do TFP work and attend group photo shoots to help build your port and gain experience.

Feb 15 20 11:44 am Link

Photographer

Fist Full of Ish

Posts: 2301

Aiken, South Carolina, US

I think the comments so far are good.  I don't think the "pole coming out of your ass" pics are the problem though.    When you are deciding which pics to eliminate, give priority to pics that are:
1. Blurry and noisy.
2. Selfies.
3. Duplicates or near-duplicates.
There are a lot of other criteria to consider, but you need to start somewhere.

Mar 11 20 01:39 am Link

Photographer

LnN Studio

Posts: 303

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

First lose all the selfies
Second far too sexy, and I like sexy, but good quality sexy photos, not snapshots
Third as others have said work with better photographers
Better to have a few great photos than a lot of mediocre

You need a good headshot with professional hair and makeup
You need a good, non sexual , body shot- swimwear/ lingerie
You need some good fashion stye shots, long or short dress or long elegant lingerie

You have undeveloped potential.
Look forward to seeing how you develop that potential

Mar 11 20 10:18 am Link

Photographer

Jerry Nemeth

Posts: 33355

Dearborn, Michigan, US

There are some good photographers in Phoenix.
If you contact them you can improve your portfolio.

Mar 12 20 05:19 am Link