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How old is too old?!
Hi everyone! Im 29 years old and trying to get back into the industry. Apparently I have passed my "prime" for doing anything "lucrative". I have some tattoos but they can all be covered up-and I dont exactly have a "models" body type anymore. Im 5'8" and weight 130lbs. It seems like the only people that are interested in using me for anything are porn related sites...is this what happens when you get past 22?! If anyone has any leads on where I might be able to gain some exposure, please let me know-It would be greatly appreciated. Have a great day!! ~KitN May 03 06 02:10 pm Link Hi KitN, There is no age limit that I am aware of. With the baby boomers aging, "older" models (30+) are going to be in demand- for commercial work. You are in a sort of "pre-soccer Mom" age range- too old to be modeling prom dresses and too young to model Kraft mac & cheese.  I recommend that you check out some local agencies and diversify your port. I think that the porn guys spam most models on this site in hopes of getting any kind of response. The best of luck to you! Beth May 03 06 02:59 pm Link Hello again, I started a thread last year entitled, "Older" (30+) models. There was a lot of activity. You might want to check it out. https://modelmayhem.com/posts.php?threa … 241&page=1 Beth May 03 06 04:53 pm Link Age doens't limit one in commercial work like the previous poster said...but...really look at your images compared to others...you're aiming for some sort of alternative look which is a tiny niche market where there is little or no "real" work.....add to that your age which shrinks it down further and there is a truly tiny market your aiming at..... May 03 06 05:08 pm Link I don't know that the age is terribly relevant, in your case. Your port begs for more than it's been fed. You have a look with biting potential...the cultivation is just lacking. 1 thorough shoot x (1 good MUA + 1 good photographer that has experience with dark-themed photography) = a sizable leap in the quality of your work. May 03 06 05:11 pm Link ebarb wrote: This is true, as well. Particularly if the reference to "porn related sites" would include a model's nude photography paysite (i.e. Kumi, Miss Conduct). May 03 06 05:13 pm Link Beth C wrote: Not sure what kinda porn we talkin- cuz lots of people think what I shoot is porn. May 03 06 05:16 pm Link KitN wrote: "Rates for paid shoots vary with subject, use, and any licensing rights which are to be shared." May 03 06 05:17 pm Link Threads active within the last few weeks, found by doing a forum search for "old": How old is too old... https://www.modelmayhem.com/posts.php?thread_id=45049 "Older" Models (30+) https://www.modelmayhem.com/posts.php?thread_id=15241 May 03 06 05:18 pm Link Marvin Dockery wrote: Well- thats cuz they most often pay by how little clothing is on. :-) May 03 06 05:19 pm Link Jose- JoseOnline wrote: The reason is that market demands change, and there is no way of knowing ahead of time who the print buyer will be. My 1961 images are still selling. If I had to go back and contact the model, how would I find her. May 03 06 05:29 pm Link I think it goes on how old you look, people often say I look younger than 21. May 04 06 07:06 pm Link KitN wrote: I cant and wont try to speak for others here ... but I actually prefer to shoot with models who are "older" My preferences are for models in their 40's and 50's. I will shoot those younger.. (mid to late 30's), and I have shot models between 20 and 30. May 04 06 07:34 pm Link Beth C wrote: Thanks so much...Ill have to check it out!! Appreciate it!! May 05 06 01:17 pm Link KitN wrote: I have worked with models in their 20s, 30s, 40s and at least two who are in their 50s. There is no age limit for models, just in the minds of photographers who arbitrarily wish to limit the number of quality people they work with. May 05 06 07:11 pm Link Dead is one fraction of a second to0 old! Anything else is the beauty of woman! Women are to be celebrated as the gift given to men to adore, worship, and admire. Thus "Photography!" (lol) Or at least photography of the female form as we as men see it as art when depicted in the proper light and pose. Throw porn out of the picture! Throw your boundaries out as a man and tell me you do not find a certain woman sexy? Ok now wait till she is the only one left on earth! Is she now sexy? Wait a few weeks or months! (lo) Itâs all in how we see her or in our perception! Or did I get that all wrong (LOL) Nic May 05 06 07:22 pm Link BTW I prefer 40+ models by far! Too many reasons to mention! Nic May 05 06 07:23 pm Link Marvin Dockery wrote: What is wrong with adjusting rates according usage and rights? May 05 06 08:27 pm Link ~KitN I have worked with models in their 20s, 30s, 40s and at least two who are in their 50s. There is no age limit for models, just in the minds of photographers who arbitrarily wish to limit the number of quality people they work with. WOW...I like that you believe there is no age limit for models... May 05 06 08:38 pm Link There is a 42 year old woman on my portfolio page. Check her out. May 05 06 08:41 pm Link Whenever you start to sag in places that cannot be corrected!! It's time to take a leave of absence...I mean get out the game!! I compare models to rappers, because you rarely see any rappers that are over 40+ still rapping, except for Will Smith, Jay-Z and The Beastie Boys!! May 05 06 08:43 pm Link S D Y W O R L D wrote: Ignore this. May 05 06 08:57 pm Link NewBoldPhoto wrote: Easily ignored...I don't think I look so bad that I should give up yet...I know I'm never going to be some fancy "super-model". But hey, I do this because I enjoy it! I'm not going to let one (or even a few) photographer(s) discourage me when I have others who are willing to work with me. I AM a model, when I am modeling. May 05 06 09:43 pm Link Matthew918 wrote: For sure. I did a lingerie pillowfight shoot at a hotel with 8 models, I was the oldest(they were 19 and up) and happened to be in better shape than most of them and even looked younger than most and I am 31 and have had 3 kids.My oldest son is 11 years old. May 05 06 09:52 pm Link Jerry Nemeth wrote: I just did a portfolio update for a woman who turned 50-she is busy as hell. May 05 06 10:12 pm Link studio L wrote: Right...Okay? May 05 06 10:16 pm Link I'm doing a lifestyle shoot on sunday for a 44 year old woman with a figure to make most 20 year olds jealous. There is no such thing as too old these days! May 05 06 11:57 pm Link I'm 33, happy to be me, and working regularly as a model & actress!! I'm especially happy of my age, it helps me get commercial work.... and the older I get the more work I will get!!! Come on Crows Feet!!!! May 06 06 04:23 pm Link KitN wrote: 22?? Damn...guess I have less time than I thought. May 08 06 11:33 pm Link T wrote: T... you are beautiful and dont let anyone tell you that you arent. Darn,, I still wish you were closer... May 09 06 09:18 am Link OOPS May 09 06 09:37 am Link theda wrote: It doesn't look like a demand to me. However, It does look like it could be a demand. I would expect a better reception if it were written "Rates for paid shoots vary with subject and use. I may reduce or waive my rates if licensing rights are to be shared." May 09 06 09:37 am Link S D Y W O R L D wrote: There's lots of 40 +/- rappers out there .... hahaha. May 09 06 10:20 am Link I don't know how bad age matters to clients. Really, at the agency I got signed to, there's this girl who is 16 and another who is 24, and me who is 22, and we all look the same age. So who should care if the model is 22 or 24, if she looks like her 16 years old colleague? Well, I don't know, but for some reasons my agency writes on their website the age of their models, and they said that I was 18! May 09 06 10:37 am Link I think the issue may be your look, not your age. I know plenty of models in their late 20's, early30's that shoot a lot. I am included in that age bracket. You have a goth look and that is a very small market. It would help to mix your portfolio up. Take some fashion, lingerie, swimsuit, and casual shots. Do different make-up for each shoot. You have to have a look that can be versatile. May 10 06 01:31 am Link |
