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Am I too Fat????? Someone tell me
I am not trying to be a high fashion model. I want to do print commercial sport. Things of that nature. Do I need to loose weight. And can anyone tell me with my size what kind of modeling should i be doing? Jul 25 06 06:43 pm Link u should post some poloroids of yourself in a bathing suit, without any retouching. front, back and side view. i really cant tell from your current images. Jul 25 06 06:49 pm Link Capt Stu Beans wrote: none of my pics have had retouching done to them Jul 25 06 06:52 pm Link If you're looking to do commercial print modeling, you should probably approach commercial print agencies and see what they say about it. Pearls wrote: Jul 25 06 06:55 pm Link You don't look too fat to me. You look mighty fine . . . . at least from what I see on your port!! Jul 25 06 06:58 pm Link Modeling isn't ENTIRELY about your size. Its mostly about confidence. If you doubt you can do it... the reality is you probably won't succeed, simply because you think you won't. Make sense?  The most beautiful person in the world could doubt themselves completely. It will show in your portfolio, as well as in your work ethic. Jul 25 06 07:02 pm Link Commercial print models need to be fit, not super skinny like a fashion model. You clearly have a nice figure but not the most flattering photographs. I'd suggest just toning up a bit but don't worry about losing weight. Good Luck with everything! Jul 25 06 07:03 pm Link Commercial print models need to be fit, not super skinny like a fashion model. You clearly have a nice figure but not the most flattering photographs. I'd suggest just toning up a bit but don't worry about losing weight. Good Luck with everything! Jul 25 06 07:04 pm Link Andrea Savvides wrote: I don't doubt myself at all. I have lots of conficence. I just don't know why photgraphers don't want to work with me. I know its not because i don't show up cause i always do they say I have a great personlity and work well i just thought maybe my weight was an issue I am 5'8 weighin in at 135 Jul 25 06 07:07 pm Link Amy J Jones Photography wrote: Do you have any suggestions on what i should do? Should I just run i don't want to get to buff to where I look like China Jul 25 06 07:08 pm Link You should also put a few commercial print-style photos in your portfolio... contact a photographer who works in the style that you'd like to eventually get paid to shoot, and invest some money in a couple quality portfolio pieces. Aerobic exercise will help you tone and tighten - stuff like swimming, running, elliptical machines, that sort of stuff. Go to a gym and talk to a personal trainer. Jul 25 06 07:11 pm Link Dave Wright Photo wrote: Thanks I am investing some money in August so I can actually get some good shots. Thanks again Jul 25 06 07:17 pm Link Jul 25 06 07:33 pm Link I don't think you are, remember all types and sizes of models are need, so don't get discouraged. I think you can do commerical print, but thats my opinion. Jul 25 06 07:49 pm Link Myke Newman wrote: Thanks yeah its hard modeling in Hawaii It seems over here majority of the photog are looking for Asians or local girls then I I wanted to do a paid assgimt who is going to pay for a plane ticket from hawaii Jul 25 06 08:02 pm Link Hey Pearls, I'll be honest. I'm not sure you're "too fat" because you can't tell with the shots you have. I'd suggest that you work on your portfolio some more. Based on the images you have I would not hire you for a shoot. It looks like you need more experience or better judgement. Either way it's a deal breaker. I'd also suggest you take some photography courses or at least understand the elements of a good photograph. Start reading PDN (Photo District News), Picture, Photo, and other quality mags so you get a sense of what the industry is doing. It's been said a million times on these forums but I'll repeat it. Modeling is a job. You have to work hard to be top notch. You need to be in shape, on time, rested, and also know what the heck the business is all about. Good luck! Jul 26 06 12:37 am Link One can not be too thin or too wealthy, I suspect everyone knows their own personal truth about both of these. Jul 26 06 12:46 am Link Pearls wrote: ummm.. try going to a gym Jul 26 06 12:49 am Link I advise some weight training and keep track of calories burned and eaten. I am not trying to be mean, don't focus on the lb number...focus on lean body mass to fat mass...that is far more important. Jul 26 06 12:57 am Link Just throw up a whole bunch or try nose candy. Works for a lot of models... (just kidding) Get some implants and do Playboy. Ok, just kidding again. No really, just go out there and be yourself. Ask some agencies what they would advise on making you "marketable" if you truly want to go commercial. It does pay the bills... Jul 26 06 02:13 am Link No you're not, I think you could do commercial. Jul 26 06 02:43 am Link if your worried about it then do some minor toning if you feel you should....obviously if your asking about it then your thinking it a bit. but mainly id say just work on your facial expressions, in a lot of your pics your making the same face. Jul 26 06 10:38 am Link I'd suggest just toning up a bit but don't worry about losing weight. Yeah, what she said. Do you have any suggestions on what i should do? Jul 26 06 03:04 pm Link To answer your first question, yes, you probably should lose ten pounds or so, even for commercial print. I don't know specifically the agencies in Hawaii, but generally small market agencies are "hybrid" - they want models who can cross over betweeen commercial fashion and commercial print. Pearls wrote: It's probably because you didn't paste enough hundred dollar bills to your forehead when you sent them the pictures of you. Jul 26 06 03:38 pm Link you look very healthy to me Aug 03 06 11:29 pm Link It looks like your measurements may be a bit inaccurate. Getting them right will make it easier to see where you stand compared to other working models. Aug 03 06 11:36 pm Link Bearz Images wrote: Yeah I think theres actually such thing as being too thin, even in the high fashion industry.... Aug 04 06 12:38 am Link No, I don't think you're too fat, but you could try looking less bored. And I'd get rid of all the pics with "brother7" on them. They turn me off. Paul Aug 04 06 03:16 am Link You look fine to me..................I think China the wrestler is really a man, i just can't belive thats a women.....her voice is too deep and shoulders to broad..but back on the topic "You look good girl" don't worry Aug 04 06 03:21 am Link Being the married guy that I am, I learned long ago never to answer questions like that but to change the subject instead. Mel Gibson is quite an idiot, isn't he? Aug 05 06 05:30 pm Link I dont know very much about the size thats required but in my opinion your cute either way  Aug 05 06 05:43 pm Link Further proof that common sense is not all too common. Aug 05 06 05:44 pm Link You don't need to invest money to get good, high quality pictures for your portfolio. Just do trade for cd shoots. There are LOTS of photographers who want to do trade shoots. Do a bunch of those and you will get 2 or 3 pictures from each shoot that are good enough for your portfolio. I would recomend fetish modeling for your figure. I think foot, latex, bondage, goth, suicide girl, glamour, that sort of thing. You don't have to be nude for any of those. But girls with boobs, always do best in the fetish industry. Dress yourself up really pretty in some tight corsset and fancy hair and make up, and super high heels, maybe holding a whip, or wearing a collar and a leash. As far as weight goes. Just be healthy! Aug 05 06 05:50 pm Link I don't think you look fat at all; like others have said, you might want to tone up some, but don't worry about going on some crazy diet. If you get some better-quality photos in your portfolio, you could do just fine. Definitely hunt around in your area, and don't be afraid to be aggressive about contacting good photographers. Aug 05 06 05:55 pm Link Remember the camera will give you an extra 10 lbs. Would you look fat then? Probably would. Lay off the fries and pizza and sugar. Aug 05 06 06:01 pm Link You Can Probably Do a Shake It Like A Salt Shaker on a Little Jon Video, or something....... Manny D. Aug 05 06 06:03 pm Link You don't look fat to me. You look heavier than most of the models in the magazines, but I think those models are too thin, so I would say that you look just right. I think running might help you get the right kind of tone in your legs. Love your wicked figure. Aug 05 06 06:03 pm Link I agree with those that said you have a nice figure but you need to tone up.. it isnt about walk around cute, it is about CAMERA ready.. and you arent that.. but you arent far from it.. that and a better understanding of what you are supposed to do in front of the camera and you will be fine.. Good luck.. and get as much camera time as you can.. nothing beats practice.. Aug 05 06 06:15 pm Link doubt youll ever do "sport" as you said. youre not fat. you probably wouldnt have much chance at fashion though, mostly cause of your tattoos. Aug 07 06 12:47 am Link Pearls wrote: SOUNDS LIKE SOMEONES FISHING.....LOL YOU LOOK FINE, YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT, U HAVE THE TYPE OF BODY SOME DREAM OF. YOU CAN DO PRINT AND COMMERCIAL IT JUST DEPENDS ON WHO THE TARGET AUDIENCE IS. Aug 07 06 12:54 am Link |
