Looking for honest opinions ..

kaylerrz
kaylerrz Posts: 77 Member
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i still have some weight to lose but was just wondering if i had a chance at being a model? or photographer? looking for honest opinions. All pictures are taken by me. If anyone has any photography tips or advice, please share. :)


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  • eslcity
    eslcity Posts: 323 Member
    why not.... they need all different types of models... if it is a dream then go for it..
  • Poods71
    Poods71 Posts: 502 Member
    It's hard to tell if you could be a mainstream model by the photographs but there are lots of different types of modelling agencies looking for lots of different looks. You photos on the other hand, in my opinion, are great. I think you could definitely pursue a career in photography if that is what you wanted to do :smile:
  • kaylerrz
    kaylerrz Posts: 77 Member
    Thank you all :)
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    You asked for honest, so I'll tell you the same thing I would tell my own daughter. If you have a dream, pursue it. But, Modeling is a profession that would be very hard to succeed in. There are so many others trying to make it. Without connections and/or some flawless attribute that sets you apart from the others, I would say that your chances at success are possible, but improbable.

    Make sure you have a Plan B.

    I hope that doesn't sound harsh. You're a very pretty gal. Good luck.
  • hlbrennan
    hlbrennan Posts: 39 Member
    Kayla honey, you can be a model and a photographer. I would practice both. But, that being said, my daughters are both 6 feet and gorgeous and thin, but, they didn't want to move to NYC and starve themselves to model.
    So, they got jobs in local stores and magazines etc. It didn't pay well, but they got some exposure. Then they decided it just wasn't for them. So, one is now a hairdresser, and she's damn good too! and, the other wants to be a photographer also, for that, she takes lots of pics, and edits them. It's lots of work practicing and stuff. Her best friend is working with a wedding photographer, and now she will probably end up doing the same.
    But you go, and try both. You definitely have the looks for modeling! The "natural" models tho are just super skinny and don't have to diet at all. If you're close to a large city, check the modeling agencies near you and ask them how to get jobs modeling.
  • lisaabenjamin
    lisaabenjamin Posts: 665 Member
    I'm not an expert, but here are some (honest) thoughts...hoping you're not just trying to fish for compliments...

    - You're pretty, but are you model material? I'm not sure. Remember that the models in most fashion magazines aren't always what you might call conventionally pretty - they are "blank canvasses" to make the clothes/hair/make-up/jewelry look pretty.

    - The flower photo - not sure about the composition....I think it's kinda boring.

    - The baby's feet photo - cute, but it's been done before and too dark.

    - The top image is very striking, I like that one. I can't really tell what the second one is...

    But what do I know. Have you tried selling your work? Let your buyers be the judge! Are you studying photography? So many people have fancy digital cameras these days that everyone thinks they can be a photographer, but really there is a lot to learn. It is also incredibly competitive and you really have to put yourself out there to make any money from photography.
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    I'm not an expert, but here are some (honest) thoughts...hoping you're not just trying to fish for compliments...

    - You're pretty, but are you model material? I'm not sure. Remember that the models in most fashion magazines aren't always what you might call conventionally pretty - they are "blank canvasses" to make the clothes/hair/make-up/jewelry look pretty.

    - The flower photo - not sure about the composition....I think it's kinda boring.

    - The baby's feet photo - cute, but it's been done before and too dark.

    - The top image is very striking, I like that one. I can't really tell what the second one is...

    But what do I know. Have you tried selling your work? Let your buyers be the judge! Are you studying photography? So many people have fancy digital cameras these days that everyone thinks they can be a photographer, but really there is a lot to learn. It is also incredibly competitive and you really have to put yourself out there to make any money from photography.

    Exactly my thoughts!! My Dad is a professional photographer, and has made his living doing so for the past 41 years. The flowers, the baby feet, are done very very very often. You should do something original, that nobody else is doing, to make yourself stand out!
    And as far as the Modeling goes, are you talking about runway model? Either way, if you want it bad enough, then go for it.

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