Ok so I'm new to all this, not yet had a photoshoot.. all advice & opinions welcome :]
where am I going wrong? what do I need to improve? Etc ...

Kirsty x

Hiya, advice borrow a digital camera and get some decent images, loose the phone pics. Have a descent headshot front on so we can see your features. A full length shot and maybe lingerie etc but that would be a start. Then ask politely if any togs near you would be prepared to take you on tfcd basis. i would if nearer. shoot with a few and make an effort to make the shoot run smoothly, get a good rep. too many models oput there operating on "maybes and sometimes". They are true wannabes  but will never be's. always talk to the tog, keep in touch frequently, always answer messages even if a polite no thanks. Be well prepared, arrive early. be immaculately groomed no chipped nails etc. always be honest, if you have to cancel dont use the grandparent/hospital excuse. honesty goes a million miles. dont expect payment untill the tog has to tell you little and you deliver lots.
Have fun and be good.

May the photo gods make your images sharp and your experience enjoyable.



Regards Paul
www.glossypinklipstick.co.uk
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GlossyPinkLipstick , Photographer  posted on 17/02/2010 20:55:26   Posted 276 times

Located:Harlow,Essex, UK
Member Since: 12/10/2008

Hiya,

Thanks for the advice, it really help.
I am currently in talks with a few photographers so hopefully everything will go well,
and I will lose the phone pics!! lol.

Thank you x

Hi Kirsty,

Firstly, you have a naturally pretty face so you will do well. Good to hear you are already planning shoots!!

If you want to put up a few shots before then so the photographers know what you look like, go through some magazines or other models portfolios and stand in front of a mirror and see what poses work for you, different body shapes work better in different poses.

Try to borrow a digital camera and get a friend to take a few photos of you in those poses, try to use as much natural light as possible, its a lot more flattering and doesn't cause that glare that household light bulbs tend to do.

Try to have a head shot (simple neutral make up), a full length shot and a half body shot.

Good luck and enjoy your shoots

Bella