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Models over the age of 30.....
30 (waves) Good luck! Jun 30 06 08:11 am Link Older models are wonderful subjects. They often posess a sense of self confidence that comes with experience. Jun 30 06 08:12 am Link You go for it!! I started at 36. Just find your spot in modeling and have fun!! Thats what its about!! Good Luck!!! Jun 30 06 08:16 am Link Suellen wrote: Hello...............I believe that their is a market for Models over 30...........I read in the St.Petersburg Times that there is an 80 yr old Model from Philly that still gets plenty of work so I guess that bodes well for us ladies/men also. I think it all bolis down to building a solid Port and making the right contacts.............the real bummer is dealing with all the scams aimed at desperate models, well they think we are that way, and the many Porn/Adult Industry people who contact me because there is always a market in the 'skin trade".........I wish you and all Models over 30 the best of luck and I know that if you try hard enough it can all fall into place................ Jun 30 06 08:20 am Link for all of us over 30.......LIFE'S GETTING BETTER AND BETTER!!.......isn't that right peggy v! Jun 30 06 08:22 am Link Julie Montana wrote: DITTO!!! on what she said... Jun 30 06 08:23 am Link FKVPhotoGraphics wrote: >>Personally......I find models between 30 and 40.....incredibly sensual........ Jun 30 06 08:24 am Link Wow... you've got some great images inside your port... and lucky you... got to do some "gun" shot images... i'd love to do some of those... they'd fit me more than glamour etc. Jun 30 06 08:26 am Link Art is definitely one of the best opportunities for older models. Personally I prefer to work with models who are past 30, as mentioned they usually have more self-confidence and don't look in the mirror every minute or two to see how they look. As an example, the model who is featured in my portfolio is in her 50's, started modeling at 39 when she was pregnant and saw the beautiful nude images of Demi Moore. Since then she has modeled many times for artists and photographers. She just did a session with two local photographers to update her portfolio and still has the "look" that works for artistic poses, with no plans to quit. Jun 30 06 08:50 am Link Hi Sullen. I've been petite modeling from the age of 19 and I just turned 30 last November. (go scorpio!) I find that after having 2 babies and turning 30 staying in shape takes alot more effort. I think it's funny when people tell me "Wow you look good for your age!" The term "your age" is fairly new to me, and its weird to here. Hell I wanna look smokin' at any age! I do have my loyal photogs, but my market is changing as my body is changing. For instance, when I was pregnant with my second child I had a surge in maternity shoots from people I had never met before in my years of being active in this community. It was a different market. I figure I will probably only do this for a couple more years. But I will always have my hands in it. I do makeup/hair and I've picked up photography in the last couple of years as well. We have to be honest with ourselves about the impact that age, hormone changes, babies, and our enviromnents have on our bodies. I ask God for the grace to let me know when it's time for me to move on. Remember to work in with looks that best compliment you for the age you are, and not much younger. You will get the best results that way, and the work you put out there will not be dated or come off as trying to hard. Carry yourself with grace, and sophistication. You are a very pretty lady! Good luck! Teresa Jun 30 06 08:50 am Link duplicate Jun 30 06 08:51 am Link I love working with 'older' - (dare I say that) models. You have a great look and portfolio - you'll do well. Jun 30 06 03:47 pm Link I'm 33 and having a blast. I have many friends over 30 working in different genre's on the business and doing great things. While, I am an art/alt model and that's what I want to be...over 30 doesn't mean that's all that's available. Perfect examples, Cyndie Myst in fetish who looks amazing!, and Peggy who's already posted who does glamour/fitness and has a body to die for!, and up until recent retirement Ms. Mayan Lee. I could name women for days over 30 and amazing! Jun 30 06 04:25 pm Link Suellen wrote: I think your still "hot" and will be for years to come Jun 30 06 10:31 pm Link Jun 30 06 10:34 pm Link Garry k wrote: HA ha! Thanx! Jun 30 06 10:36 pm Link Thanx to all that have responded to this thread. This kind of information has given me much encouragement and it is greatly appreciated! I need to take some more serious portfolio pics before i head off to the agencies... Thanx again! -Suellen Jun 30 06 10:38 pm Link I actually prefer to work with models who are 30+ Usually by that time people have had the opportunity to gain a little life experience & sometimes a whole bus load of it. That life experience gives the model more of an emotional advantage to draw from. When I create images Iâm looking for much more than a âbeautiful exteriorâ or empty shell void of thoughts or ideas. I want to see that light in the eyes & experience of life that can only be acquired with time. Your energy, desire & versatility are definitely well depicted in your images. -Bearz Jul 01 06 01:33 am Link I'm turning 31 this year. There seem to be quite a few models over the age of thirty here. As a number of people mentioned, commercial modeling needs people of all ages. Jul 01 06 08:43 pm Link Ok turning 36 at the end of this year, and I have a day job as well, I get a good flow of work. Jul 03 06 12:58 pm Link Great Thread! It's nice to see so many talented beautiful models! I don't think that 30 plus or even 40yr old models should be ever compaired to 20 something year old models or younger. It's completely apples and oranges. Both are beautiful! Everything is in the eye of the beholder. Over 30 is not dead! I think a woman is sexy or beautiful no matter the age. It's just a number! Keep on Smilin! Cheri Jul 05 06 12:14 am Link pw-gii photographics wrote: Jul 05 06 01:07 am Link And maybe it's because I'm getting older I keep thinking that I'm not as old as I used to think it would be when I was 21. We've advanced the "it" age up 10 years ... "40's is the new 30's" and so on ... so heck, you're really in your 20's and you just forgot! Jul 05 06 01:09 am Link Suellen wrote: Go see a thread over here about how a bunch of us feel about models over thirty... Jul 05 06 01:53 am Link BendingLight wrote: Just curious why you don't post your "normal photographic work" on MM... ? Jul 05 06 08:37 am Link I'm 38, and I do find that art photographers seem to like working with me and my body type. Even so, I do still see a plethora of 18-25s in the ports as well as on the art sites. What I find I bring to the shoot is life experience and a genuine confidence that is not over the top. That is not to say that younger models don't have that, but I personally, as a photographer (I both model and shoot, including self portraits), would much rather work with women my age. That is just am aesthetic preference I have. Jul 05 06 08:42 am Link After reading this thread I started feeling much better about getting older. We all probably go through a phaze where we realize that we are not going to be 20 forever. But beauty is of all ages and it is great that there are people who appreciate that! Jul 05 06 08:44 am Link Im photographing a 36 year old soon. As long as she/he fits the bill what's the problem? Charlie. Jul 05 06 08:51 am Link There are even models over the age of 40! lol...and I love every minute of time in a shoot. There is a market for all ages in modeling, as long as the model is serious and professional about their work  Jul 05 06 08:57 am Link What happened to my earlier post?!?! Anyway, here is Nori again: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=8595 Jul 05 06 08:59 am Link Hello Suellen, There are always opportunities for models over thirty. People over thirty is still a major market, and many campaigns are targeted as such. In my small corner of the advertising world, I have used "over thirty models" for several fitness product catalogs and packaging projects. The client wanted "older" models because "older" people were their market. I did a shearling and fur coat campaign that the client wanted an older more sophisticated woman. They thought that a twenty something model would look silly. The model we used was 34. It all depends on the market. And several people mentioned art. Yup. Older models make great art models. My favorite art model (pictured) I have photographed off and on for over ten years (I have also used her for commercial projects). She is now in her forties, and looks better than ever. Timeless beauty is precious.  Jul 05 06 09:31 am Link It just depends on the model. Some models look older than what they are and some look younger. Noami Campbell is a prime example of a 35 to 36 year old who is still at the top of her game. Iman was another but chose to quit the business. But the youthful look seems to be the norm with us African Americans anyways. I think that alot of it is appearance/youthful look first and marketing next. Marketing as in niche market. If there is a market for the over 30 to 40. But with that market, they are looking for someone that look that 30 to 40 age physically. Jul 05 06 10:52 pm Link |
