Look at this beautiful art Andrea has made with my picture. She is truly amazing! I want to get this one printed on a canvas.
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| This one would be nice in the bathroom it's relaxing with the water and colors. |
I used to be a model many years ago in L.A. I moved there out of highschool signed up with L.A. models and ended up getting mostly runway jobs. I had really long hair which they made me cut into a bob and they asked me to smile with out my gums showing. It was competitive. I did a magazine layout for a German teen magazine and won a trip to model in Japan.
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| Asian me kinda? |
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| 20's flapper. |
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| Bohemian. |
I ended up not going because I was scared. Someone told me they had many models get taken for slave labor so I chickened out. The agency didn't like me much after that. They sent me out on commercial calls and sadly that's not modeling.
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| Sophisticated. |
In L.A. I took many pictures with various photographers some sketchy and some really great ones. My favorite were in the old mansions, in a famous house that had a great modern waterfall flowing in the pool and ones on the beach in the freezing water. Most of the pictures I do not have anymore. But some are still hanging around in my portfolio from L.A. Models. It was an interesting time but I don't recommend modeling to many people. It's too bad they pick young people for this because the older you are the wiser you get and the strength to not care about anyone else's opinion arises. You have to be tough and strong, be yourself and most of all know what to expect in the modeling business.
I am way too old to do this anymore but it was fun to dress up!
I could make one portfolio with all these pic's because she took so many with different styles and that's what they look for in the modeling industry. Versatility! So if your a young model pick Andrea to take your pic's, she will get you jobs! Take a wise adult with you to help you stay strong.
Andrea is a model locally and she is just starting out in photography. I love how she edits them, they are so artistic. She makes me look so young!
No wrinkles, he he!
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| I'll see ya in Paris in the 20's. |
I also like how she captures my personality. She was great, made me feel comfortable, told me when to move, positioned me in many great locations. She had good ideas for shots! I am so happy to have modeled for her. Please visit her FB page to find out more about her. Andrea Michelle
Thanks Andrea!
Chandra
Lovely photos, Chandra! Andrea did a wonderful job and of course she had a beautiful subject! I do love the way she added elements to some of them to create works of art.
ReplyDeleteThanks I think she photoshopped my wrinkles out and some spots on my face she made me look young again. I love the effects she put on them so much better that way! Thanks for stopping by!
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Great pictures! I especially like the blue one and the old one from Paris. :)
ReplyDeleteI loved this post for a lot of reasons. First, you're very photogenic and lovely! But I liked what you said about finding your character, in a way, when you're older. Not caring what people think is a hard-learned, hard-earned thing. But I also love the idea of older models because they've earned every wrinkle on their face. I love Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren because they look like they love their life.
ReplyDeleteYes I agree older models rock! Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteHello Chandra, thank you so much for the beautiful postcard (International Postcard Swap). It was lovely to receive something so pretty instead of just boring old bills :)
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I am so glad you got it and like it! It is so much better than bills. I love snail mail :)
DeleteI love these photos of you, Chandra. Very Lovely.
ReplyDeleteAll images are nice. Really its pleasure to meet you.
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Chandra, you are so beautiful :). LOVE to learn that you were once a model, and now your are an artist!. I admire your courage doing all different things and enjoyed doing so :). Hugs.
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