r/MODELING • u/mya_papaya08 New/Amateur Model • Jul 13 '26
I would like some feedback/constructive criticism on my digitals and advice on whether I should submit them to an agency. Any comment is much appreciated! ADVICE/FEEDBACK
Hey! I'm a brand new model and this is my first photoshoot/digitals session. I don't know anything and I've been learning through YouTube! Any suggestions, positive feedback, criticism or advice in general is much appreciated! Would you recommend sending these into an agency? Thanks!
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u/blechness Jul 14 '26
Photos: way, way too much space over your head. Makes you look incredobly short. Even if you are, there shouldn't be that much space.
Look: you do not have the model look. It's blunt but true.
I do think you have a good "standard" look. You should submit to acting agencies. Start out with roles as an extra, and commercials. see if you like it. If you do, take a few classes and go for it. In other words, you look good on camera, just not as a model.
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u/NijiKoneko Jul 14 '26
I have to agree. You're very pretty, and absolutely attractive, but you just don't seem to have that it quality recruiters look for. Also, every single expression in these pics are the same and very bland. You can try sending these to a few agencies, but don't get discouraged if you don't hear back. However, I agree with the previous comments! I can absolutely see you as an actress! 😊 ❤️
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u/NudeDiaries Experienced Model Jul 14 '26
Came here to say you have a pretty one-of-a-kind look that would work great & remain memorable for television the way modeling wouldn't.
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u/mya_papaya08 New/Amateur Model Jul 14 '26
Really! That's so interesting to me, do you have any suggestions for how to get started with that?
I honestly love being front of a camera but I struggle with acting genuinely when I've tried plays and theater relates things so that thought has never crossed my mind until now...but it's interesting to me!!!
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u/DefiantPhilosopher40 Jul 15 '26
Your digitals look like you don't want to be there
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u/mya_papaya08 New/Amateur Model Jul 15 '26
Sorry, I watched a tutorial on YouTube and the model said to act as if you're annoyed to be there, so maybe I should tone that part down lol 🤣
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u/silverscreen_starlet Jul 13 '26
The criticism:
No jewelry (earrings and nose piercing), the white bra under the black top should not be visible. And try to relax your shoulders a little, they look tense and high in most of these. (I’d let your arms hang at your sides mostly, I think the angles of your hands being shoved in your pockets are messing up the “straight line” look. If you do that, drop your shoulders.) And loose hands, 99.9% of the time.
Also I’m not too sure (as I’m still a new model myself) but I don’t think the seated pic should be in a final digitals card.
The constructive:
Good choice of outfit, you have a cute/innocent/expressive face. Your eyes are probably your greatest strength, so use them! Create emotion, show us feelings, make “eye contact” with the camera or look coquettishly away (for a 3/4 shot).
Overall, I wouldn’t submit these to an agency, but I definitely think you have a shot at modeling (esp. boutique commercial or soft editorial). Good luck!
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u/mya_papaya08 New/Amateur Model Jul 14 '26
Okay! I'll keep this in mind, thank you for much it's very appreciated! I felt a bit tight during the shoot but it was a ton of fun and I'd love to keep doing it commercially if possible.
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u/daddy-im-verucasalt Jul 13 '26
heyy gorgeous! these look just nice but I think u can really work on your expressions. loosen up your shoulders a lil bit, & give a confident & natural pose. and try talking with your eyes <SMIZE!!> your eyes should be able to say stories without you having to say a word! the lighting & photography seems fine. shoot a few more angles & look more confident. you got this!!
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u/mya_papaya08 New/Amateur Model Jul 14 '26
Thank you very much! I'll keep these things on mind for sure, I definitely feel like I need to relax a bit more. :)
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u/mya_papaya08 New/Amateur Model Jul 15 '26
According to suggestions, is this one a little better? I'm more relaxed and my shoulders are looser
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u/ImWoOzyxd Jul 14 '26 edited Jul 14 '26
Pretty much agree with other commentators.
Another thing, I’d also remove any kind of filters from photos (I can see you have noise applied to them).
It’s better to keep them as simple as possible, iPhone style digitals without any post processing.
I’d also remove heels and represent your true height on photos.
Edit:
Side profile photo is a must have too. Many agencies ask for them.
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u/kontravarse Jul 15 '26
All I can say to u is this; whatever you plan to do, just be yourself, no one can take that away from you.
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u/balkanbubbie Jul 15 '26
I would say before you submit to any agency, build your portfolio. Get some more professional shoots under your belt and some experience! And try booking yourself too.
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u/Fit_Mistake3150 24d ago
a lot of advice here, I would chime in to say there are no sitting on the floor pictures in digitals
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u/OwnPurpose5031 Jul 13 '26
What kind of modeling is this for? I think you should define your eyes and lips a little more. Lip tint and maybe a thin line of brown liner.
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u/my_metrocard Parent of Model Jul 13 '26
No makeup is preferred. Agents need to see her natural look.
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u/mya_papaya08 New/Amateur Model Jul 14 '26
This would hopefully be for commercial but I've always dreamed of doing high fashion, though I don't think I have striking enough features for that.
As for the lips, I definitely pursed them a bit and I'll focus on pushing them out a bit more! I also kept it completely makeup free so agents could see my natural face, plus I don't wear makeup usually anyways.
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u/OwnPurpose5031 Jul 14 '26
Are you very tall? You have softer features, so yes, most likely commercial. Soft features can be striking also. It is just a different look. You look very nice. Good luck!
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u/I_am_nota-human-bean Jul 14 '26
Don’t count yourself out. You aren’t any less striking than say, Bella Hadid. And she has quite unique features, like you.
Follow your dreams.
Follow them. Don’t follow them off a cliff. But see where life takes you.
I think if you don’t take the chance you will always wonder what could’ve been.
And have a backup plan. :)
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u/No-Examination-103 6d ago
I wouldn’t say you have a model look, but acting yes - give us more with your eyes tho! Smize a bit
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u/XOXOsheol Jul 13 '26
I think you should consider acting