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Model

Victoria Shaughnessy

Posts: 508

Arvada, Colorado, US

Looking for some very specific shots, or advice on pictures that you think I should replicate to make my portfolio stand out.
Any kind of posing ideas that you have for me, hair or makeup ideas, anything.

I am really just wondering what you think my portfolio lacks, maybe you have a picture in yours that I should do something similar to, or you know someone that does!

Thank you!

Jan 17 10 06:27 pm Link

Photographer

commart

Posts: 6078

Hagerstown, Maryland, US

I like to see models animated--made to move, act, do--rather than static IF they're under height by NYC runway standards (5'9-11") or potentially interesting as characters or actor-models.  You've got a few character-situation pictures in your port, especially the bride piece, but none that catch you at the height of a moment of being.

The faux fashion shots are always fun to do, but are they really working for the textiles?  And do they possess a level of build and quality matched to your look?  Unless you're the artist behind the camera, there's a lot you can't do about context and situation: you may basically want your pictures.  However, an honest  sense of potential roles may help produce more useful shooting scenarioes. 

Sum: enough posing--find a photographer who knows how to direct; dream up and sketch some story ideas or "scenes" likely to work for you.  Act a little.  Camp it up.  Work with the photographer who lets you, who has you, do something before the lens. 

Bite an apple.

Jan 17 10 08:46 pm Link

Photographer

Photography by David Becker

Posts: 46

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US

https://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090128/21/498140e8798a7_m.jpg
Looks well lite, colorful, You look happy, good location. It depends on what type of look your going for, but I always like to have a picture with a good smile. I think this one is very nice. Should you ever want to work with a photographer that is not familiar with you, you will want something to make them think, "It could be fun to work with them."

https://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091010/08/4ad0abbc0bee1_m.jpg
I like this one because the background is interesting, you looks confident, lighting gives the image some character.

If you are looking to clean out a few I would look at your shots and find any where you don't think you really look 100% confident about what your doing. here are some I thought lacked a little something in the expressions to be kept in the port.

This one is a great shot but for some reason it says not 100% confident in this moment.
https://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090128/21/4981410e6439b_m.jpg
Doesn't seem to have the right contrast and the facial expression doesn't sell me.
https://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100106/18/4b4540fe680f2_m.jpg

Jan 18 10 11:52 am Link