Juliette Tinelle wrote:
oh and the one with the "dress" isn't a dress, I was wearing a halter top and jeans lol that's actually the pic my agency likes the best

Actually not a bad shot except that you look, let me describe it this way... a bit rumpled.

There is even a bit of creasing below the left breast that could have been, should have been, photoshopped out... or ironed out before you wore it.

Studio36

Juliette Tinelle wrote:
as in chubby? I'm lost lol the "dress" was one-two sizes too big for me but I bought it anyway cuz I thought it looked cute lol

No not "chubby"... heck you don't even have a tummy much less anything "chubby"... more like just having got dressed out of the "clean pile."

Ahhhhhh, just looked again. Much better presentation of you overall.

Studio36

Juliette Tinelle wrote:
oh...duh... I get what you're saying now... ok, note to self, always make sure that clothes look exceptionally prestine my agency did mention that I need some swimsuit shots..do you think that's the problem? They don't seem to be helping me with those though..

You could get some... the ones you had showed your figure nicely except they were not good clean images to be showing around if you want to use them seeking work.

You also need to get at least one good headshot in there too.

Studio36

TXPhotog wrote:
You've gotten some good advice here, but ultimately the answers need to come from your agency.  Scared or not, go see your booker.  Sit down at his desk and talk to him, ask the questions you have asked us.

Amen.
if you don't push your career noone will. you're only annoying until you book work, then all the attitude from your booker goes away. but you wont book if they don't send you out... so you have to pester a bit. and find out if there is anything you can do to make yourself more marketable. oh... btw, do NOT labor your agency with your personal problems... ever.

Ivy Bressler wrote:
And when you go see your booker, bring donuts/mini muffins. Ask if you can help him/them out. SUCK UP. I know not a pleasant or natural suggestion, but it works.

Very good advice.

markEdwardPhoto wrote:
Hi..

First agencies will only give you work when they can sell your face to a client of theirs. Now, if the clients are not interested or if they are 'pushing' other models over you then you will not here much from them.

Its all about sales. Can your face and look be sold to a client of theirs? If it is then you are busy and making money. Its a very simple business.

Some agencies just collect as many Models as they can and try to get them any type of work such as promotional work (handing out flyers in a skimpy dress). This is usually the extent of their work because most of the print stuff is covered by the large agencies in the big cities (Ford, Elite..etc)

So as for you, keep working your craft, stay in shape, keep growing your portfolio, keep going to 'go sees' and auditions. If someone likes your look they will hire you.

Good luck.

M

Thanks Mark for your response, I'll keep building my portfolio and hopefully something good will come of it

studio36uk wrote:

You could get some... the ones you had showed your figure nicely except they were not good clean images to be showing around if you want to use them seeking work.

You also need to get at least one good headshot in there too.

Studio36

what do you mean by good clean images? what would classify as a good clean swimwear image? and yes, I'd like to have some good headshots too..

TXPhotog wrote:
You've gotten some good advice here, but ultimately the answers need to come from your agency.  Scared or not, go see your booker.  Sit down at his desk and talk to him, ask the questions you have asked us.

true I need to do this

oldguysrule wrote:
Amen.
if you don't push your career noone will. you're only annoying until you book work, then all the attitude from your booker goes away. but you wont book if they don't send you out... so you have to pester a bit. and find out if there is anything you can do to make yourself more marketable. oh... btw, do NOT labor your agency with your personal problems... ever.

I never wanted to labor them with that, it's just my mom came in with me and started talking about all of it "I'm on disability, I have no money, she doesn't work right now bla bla bla" it's insanely annoying and she's done it to the other 2 agencies as well...sighs and one of them was a big name agency

Juliette Tinelle wrote:
what do you mean by good clean images? what would classify as a good clean swimwear image? and yes, I'd like to have some good headshots too..

Crisp, sharp, well posed, well lit, good colour - all the things the ones you had weren't. And the gear should be relatively conservative - can be high cut to lengthen your legs - but no micro top and thong/string/dental floss bottoms.

Studio36

Juliette Tinelle wrote:
I just need to find a photographer who can shoot it nicely..and a makeup artist and hair stylist, urrrr I need everything and no money to put forth toward it, I need a job too...sighs

There are a few guys around here that might help you out - considering your personal circumstances - and that are from your area. Just ask nicely. If that doesn't work... you can always beg. LOL

Studio36