Ask Joey: Be Yourself in Your Photos

What's happening!I've been asked to critique a lot of people's photos and portfolios, all of them asking what I think and feel.For the people who are starting out:Try to be as natural as possible. Don't pose; it always looks like you are trying. What you need to try to do is show off what kind of personality you have. Your photos will always look more inviting.KatherineI am looking to see if you have any advice on my photos and if you feel they represent me well.You photograph well, but if you are questioning if your photos represent you, then it is clear that something is missing. You say that you were a track star and basketball player. If...

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Ask Joey: Measurements are VERY, VERY, VERY Important

What's happening!I know I say this every week, but if you want to succeed in this industry, then you need to start with the basics. You can't be a model in this business without filling out the most important thing about you: your sizes and stats. If you are reading this and you haven't filled out your sizes and stats in your ModelWire Network profile, then do it NOW! (Well of course, finish reading my blog and then fill out your stats.)Erin BevinsI'd love to have your opinion on my portfolio. I really want to get some work! I'm unsigned, but am testing with pinnacle10 agency in Louisville, KY.It's good that you are testing with pinnacle10. They...

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All Models’ Portfolios Should Include Digitals aka Polaroids

What's happening!I hope you all have had a great Thanksgiving weekend. I ended up preparing the dinner and had 14 people gather around my table. We ate, we drank, but I am glad it is over. Now I can get back to my normal routine in answering questions. DouglasP: "I have noticed that all the agencies state on their websites that they only need a few digitals from which they apparently base their decision to either accept or reject a prospective model.  Do you think this is fair and more importantly, a reliable method for an agency to use?  Also, does this imply that the polaroids should be taken by a professional photographer or is...

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Ask Joey: All Models’ Portfolios Should Include Digitals aka Polaroids

What's happening!I hope you all have had a great Thanksgiving weekend. I ended up preparing the dinner and had 14 people gather around my table. We ate, we drank, but I am glad it is over. Now I can get back to my normal routine in answering questions.DouglasPI have noticed that all the agencies state on their websites that they only need a few digitals from which they apparently base their decision to either accept or reject a prospective model. Do you think this is fair and more importantly, a reliable method for an agency to use? Also, does this imply that the polaroids should be taken by a professional photographer or is your best friend...

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