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Could I be a male model? I did some photoshop to this image to enhance my potential.

asked by: beboslacker United States

posted: 24 hours ago

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Agencies

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Hello there, I have 2 questions: 1. How successful have people been by using the Directory associated with this web site, with sending their comp cards via email?... 2. Do agencies prefer one method of submission versus another? I do recall you saying how mail can get shuffled around and possibly tossed. If answers to these questions or comments regarding these questions are listed somewhere on the web site, forgive me for asking. Thanks

asked by: Joi Lithonia, GA, United States

posted: 23 hours ago

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Test Shooting

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Hi Cristina - I recently had a test shoot and now I am trying to decide which photos to use on my comp card and which ones I should add to my portfolio. Could you please look at my pictures and give me some advice. Thanks

asked by: Adam Eustis, NE, United States

posted: 2 days ago

Photos

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hi Cristina!! Im so glad I found this website! I was about to make my comp card but Im not sure which picture I should put on the front of the card...Can you take a loot at my portfolio and tell me which photo's best? or maybe I would need to take new pictures? thankyou!

asked by: Parmida Calgary, Canada

posted: 18 weeks ago

Photo Critique

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Good Evening Christina, I am fairly new to modeling. I've been told for years that I have the face of a model, Just wondering if you could critique my picture and tell me what you think.

asked by: Shawn Winston Salem, NC, United States

posted: 15 weeks ago

Self Esteem

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Hi Cristina this is Katherine and I have a question regarding dress size. how do I figure out my dress size is it based on my height and measurements I'm confused. well my height is 5'4'' and my measurements are 32D, 29Waist, 37hips but these measurements are recent because unfortunately I've gained weight my measurements before the weight were: 5'4'', 32b/c, 25, and 35 but those measurements were from I was a freshmen in high school when I was 15 and now I'm 21 should I try to achieve those measurements again or just lose may be 10lbs which do you think agencies will prefer because i'm afraid if i lose too much weight my face will look old because lack of fat so what do you suggest?

asked by: Katherine Alexandra Sacramento, CA, United States

posted: 2 days ago

Scams!!!

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Hello Cristina, Ive been contacted from someone about a job .Its suppose to be for a major cataloge .they say thier going to pay $1500 $400 up front before the shoot .They say it will be mailed out to me. Then $1100 in cash the day of .they also said I could bring anyone I wanted with me .Their asking for the following info ,I guess for the check to be mailed .They said someone would help with poses,hair and makeup .It just sounds to good to be true .Is this normal procedure? (They found me on models.com) 1. Name in full : 2. Date of Birth: 3. Address and apartment #:(Full Address only) 4. City: 5. State: 6. Zip code: 7. Country: 8. Phone number : 9. Height: 10. Weight: 11. Waist size: 12. Clothing Size: 13. Three photograph of your self: 14. Email address:

asked by: Chazelyn Lawrenceburg, TN, United States

posted: 1 day ago

Health, Beauty and Body

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Hi Christina! I am interested in becoming a runway/high fashion model, but im having issues with my weight right now. i am 5"10.5 and 34-25-34 and 130lbs. I know that in the high fashion industry the weight requirements are really strict and that they look for girls who weigh somewhere around 120lbs. My weight problem really isnt so much as having excess "flab" as it is being a little too muscular. I know that muscle weighs more than fat so i was wondering if you knew any excercises that woould help me get slimmer instead of bulking me up. thanks :)

asked by: Laura Signal Mountain, TN, United States

posted: 1 day ago

Parent's Concerns and Questions

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I just had a photo shoot done last week to help build on my portfolio. when i showed my mother the pictures and she was very upset. some of my photos were in lingerie and all she kept saying is "how can i let someone i never met before take half naked pics of me?" she says that she is okay with me wanting to be a print model, but she doesnt understand that most models dont even know their photographers and its just a part of the job. i reassure her constantly that i would never do nude photos but i feel like she doesnt believe me because ive done lingerie. how can i help her to understand what it is that models do????

asked by: Danniqua Valley Stream, NY, United States

posted: 2 days ago

40 plus Modeling

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Hi Cristina, I just got emailed back from two agencies and have appointments made to go in for an interview. I am not sure what to where for my interview. Do you have any suggestions. I love this website! Thanks Kathy Pecora Toms River NJ

asked by: Kathleen Toms River, NJ, United States

posted: 17 weeks ago

Casting Questions

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HI: i WAS WONDERING HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING INFO ON FACE MODELING? PLEASE HELP, I LOVE FACE MODELING IT IS SO MUCH FUN. I WANTED TO MODEL FOR MAKEUP, BEAUTY PRODUCTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS. HOW DO I FIND COMPANIES? THANK YOU!

asked by: Shamme Hamtramck, MI, United States

posted: 15 weeks ago

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Online Portfolio create an online portfolio that displays your experience and work	Yes	Yes
Portfolio Photos # of high resolution photos you can upload to your online Portfolio	10	50
Create Comp Cards create online comp cards using your own portfolio photos	Yes	Yes
# of Comp Cards that can be saved save multiple versions of your comp card to target different markets and agencies	1	3
Order Comp Card Prints order prints of your own comp cards	Yes	Yes
Print Your Own Comp Card save and/or print your own color comp cards using the high resolution pdf files generated by the site	No	Yes
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