DTP - Photography wrote:
I would lower your rates. The quality of photographers could be a bit better. I think you look fine, but something is missing. What do I know? Good luck.

I didn't even see her rates in the portfolio, and I don't think lower rates are usually the answer for any model. "Raise the quality" is a better approach

First off, my normal critique disclaimer, cribbed straight from the Art Institute - "Critique of any piece of work is NOT criticism of the artist" - so the below is just how I see your portfolio as someone who book models regularly:

My feedback re: your book - too many very similar images (like, obviously from the same shoot) doesn't jibe with "11 years of experience".  A ton of images in a portfolio is not impressive to me, either (and on MM a complex portfolio with lots of images and sub-categories mostly just means it will have problems loading) . 

That said, I do like the idea of having albums that are sorted by year...If I was reviewing the port to book a model, I would give the most weight to the most recent, and would likely ignore anything older than maybe three years old completely. 

OF the stuff in the 2024 album, again, too many from the same session, and far too many with exactly the same facial expression.  Four have technical issues with exposure as well.  Technical flubs, your fault or not, do not a successful portfolio make - they imply a lack of experience or quality control.  If they were stellar, breathtaking compositions, that might be different, but they really are not. 

You do NOT need to directly engage the camera in every exposure (meaning stare straight into the lens).  With your large eyes, you can also build composition by directing your eyes elsewhere in the composition - creating leading lines with your stare.  You have a few in your "Glamour" book where you did this and it is a strong look.

In short, I'd weed the current book mercilessly, select the best or or at most 2 very best from shoots, but not force anything into the port simply so you have something to show for a shoot that had technical problems.  I may be unique it this regard, but I very seldom going to scroll down past the first 15 or so images for ANY model portfolio so make the first 10 that show up count!

Studio NSFW wrote:

DTP - Photography wrote:
I would lower your rates. The quality of photographers could be a bit better. I think you look fine, but something is missing. What do I know? Good luck.

I didn't even see her rates in the portfolio, and I don't think lower rates are usually the answer for any model. "Raise the quality" is a better approach

She had an availability posting asking for $150 an hour

You are right about camera engagement and a lot of similar photos.

Melissa_Z wrote:
Hi everyone,

I’ve been on this site for 12 years now. Lately I’ve been struggling to book ongoing work as a freelance model. I can’t help but think that surely it has to be something I’m doing wrong. Is it my profile? Is it my photos? My look? I just don’t understand what I’m doing wrong and would love some helpful feedback so I can grow as a creative and a model and do better.

Thank you everyone!

Maybe the problem isn't you, your profile, your photos, your rates, or your look. You say you've been here 12 years. So have many of the photographers that you've been working with.

Try branching out to new people, new platforms, and new opportunities.