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Model

MelaninT

Posts: 6

New Haven, Connecticut, US

Hi I’m new member looking for everyone to check my pictures out and send me whatever advice you give me or what she I do different if needed.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/201213/19/5fd6e21e805ce_m.jpg

IG: queenbluehearts_

Dec 14 20 04:25 am Link

Photographer

FIFTYONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Posts: 6597

Uniontown, Pennsylvania, US

MelaninT wrote:
Hi I’m new member looking for everyone to check my pictures out and send me whatever advice you give me or what she I do different if needed.

Hi there,

1st I would cull the Portfolio to remove images taken from the same set leaving only Your favorite one.

2nd I would delete the majority of the Selfies.

'Less is more'

3rd I would recommend working with more experienced Photographers removing any snapshot type images as You progress. .

best

Dec 14 20 05:31 am Link

Photographer

Mark Salo

Posts: 11732

Olney, Maryland, US

You have too many images that are almost the same.
Most of your images are really just snapshots. You need to demonstrate your modeling ability.
You loose image quality when you upload images wider than 800 pixels. MM resizes them and generally quality is lost.

Terribly out of focus:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130626/14/51cb5f9f7f3c7_m.jpg

Bad, really bad:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/201212/18/5fd57fb23f7af_m.jpg

Rotate these images properly:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/201214/04/5fd7608eb8a06_m.jpg

Too much blank space at the top:
Fingers cut off:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/201208/11/5fcfd566f0fbf_m.jpg

I love this dress:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/201214/04/5fd75d30720c3_m.jpg

Dec 14 20 07:58 am Link

Photographer

Rough Hewn Images

Posts: 52

Salem, Oregon, US

I'm with the others, need to show some semi-pro work at least.  From the aspects of the images, these are all cell phone shots, not a good start.  The posted photos look like vacation/family/boyfriend/selfie shots.

You have a casting call out for a paid shoot, probably better start with a few trades for a while.  If you are serious about getting into modeling you may consider hiring a professional or at least a semi-pro photographer to get a boost.

Dec 14 20 09:25 am Link

Model

MelaninT

Posts: 6

New Haven, Connecticut, US

Thank you so much!
Making those changes...so more professional pictures and less selfies....

Dec 14 20 05:25 pm Link

Photographer

FIFTYONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Posts: 6597

Uniontown, Pennsylvania, US

MelaninT wrote:
[snip] so more professional pictures and less selfies....

borat

If You want to be taken seriously, Yes.

Best advice I can give is before committing to a shoot look at the style and quality of the Photographers prior work,  expect the same. .

Dec 15 20 04:34 am Link

Photographer

Fleming Design

Posts: 1380

East Hartford, Connecticut, US

MelaninT, why don't you define this career in modeling that you are ready to build.  What kind of modeling work do you expect people will pay you to do and you will want to do?  Get photos that will move you in that direction.

Dec 15 20 09:11 am Link

Photographer

Mark Salo

Posts: 11732

Olney, Maryland, US

MelaninT wrote:
Thank you so much!
Making those changes...so more professional pictures and less selfies....

And always avoid clutter in the background: Corners of tables, fender of car, electrical outlets and junction boxes, etc. Remove clutter from bedside stands when shooting boudoir. On-camera flashes often throw weird shadows on backgrounds.

Some photographers are not careful about these things.

Dec 16 20 06:08 am Link

Photographer

Howard Tarragon

Posts: 674

New York, New York, US

Do a Browse of models with your characteristics I suggest using New York, NY with at least a 25 mile radius to get a good sampling. Look at all of them so you get a feel for what good lighting, color balance (especially for dark skin), composition and posing should be. I used Black, Hispanic, Other and No Answer categories to get darker skinned models. Lighting, backgrounds will be different for blond caucasians unless the photographer really knows what they are doing.

You have only one measurement in your stats. That doesn't make sense if you want to model clothes.

Saying that you will only do paid shoots with you present portfolio is unrealistic. Right now, TFP is your friend. It has it's downsides, but it will give you practice and possibly some very nice photos.

Speaking of "right now", you should only shoot with photogs who have longer lenses so that they can keep their distance - 70-85mm at a minimum. I was going to do a shoot recently with a model until she told me she was quarantining and then after quarantine told me she "felt ok" so she was safe. I suggested that she get tested. Have not heard back. Do outdoor shoots for now and keep your distance.

Good luck and have fun.

By the way, all of the advice above mine is good advice.

Dec 22 20 08:23 am Link

Photographer

myfotographer

Posts: 3702

Fresno, California, US

You should start over -

Rewrite your profile to clearly define what type of model you are. What you are available for and why you should  be hired.

Work to ensure the 4 images you have posted reflect the type of work you do and your range. Head, body, lingerie/swimwear, etc. The most professional images you have. As pointed out above, you don't have them yet and need to find someone talented to get them for you.

Make sure your measurements are right as well as the details for the genre's you are willing to work in.

Feb 21 21 06:15 pm Link