Am I read to approach Modeling Agencies for testing?

[m.shalaby]

My current goal is to test for agencies. I'm wondering if you think my work is good enough, or if I should keep on building up my portfolio first?

Here is my work: m.shalaby photography

C&C appreciated - and please be 100% honest!

 

[Meekminx]

It would be best to put some of your best pictures on this thread. Not many people will go to your link with your account so new. Information on posting images can be found in the stickied threads.

 

[m.shalaby]

hoping this works:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5972022942_fd63e74ba0_b.jpg


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/5972293441_4bf0f0e3b4_o.jpg


EDIT: nope didn't work - its weird because when I try to use what seems to be the image uploader, and I choose "from URL" , it states "invalid URL" but these are directly from my flickr... not sure what I'm doing wrong?

 

[ghache]

To be honest. i think your work is really nice. In pretty much all the pictures your posted on your website, they are well done, lightning is great and your post processing is also top notch. Excellent portraiture. Anyone looking at your website will get a good first impression of your work.

 

[m.shalaby]

^ thanks
any help in figuring out how to upload images from my flickr here? lol.... the Insert Image, and when I click "from URL" isn't working..... not sure what I'm goind wrong?

 

[ghache]

use the image button on here and copy the code from flickr.

You get the code from flickr right beside "Action" click on the down arrow beside the twitter icon. Select BBcode and the size your want to display your pictures. medium 640 or large is fine. the code is the url in between the IMG tag.

 

[m.shalaby]

use the image button on here and copy the code from flickr.

You get the code from flickr right beside "Action" click on the down arrow beside the twitter icon. Select BBcode and the size your want to display your pictures. medium 640 or large is fine. the code is the url in between the IMG tag.

ah, okay, so its not the direct URL like i posted above?

 

[ghache]

use the image button on here and copy the code from flickr.

You get the code from flickr right beside "Action" click on the down arrow beside the twitter icon. Select BBcode and the size your want to display your pictures. medium 640 or large is fine. the code is the url in between the IMG tag.

ah, okay, so its not the direct URL like i posted above?

nop, it needs to be inside some IMG brackets, the insert image button will do that for you.

 

[jake337]

hoping this works:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5972022942_fd63e74ba0_b.jpg


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/5972293441_4bf0f0e3b4_o.jpg


EDIT: nope didn't work - its weird because when I try to use what seems to be the image uploader, and I choose "from URL" , it states "invalid URL" but these are directly from my flickr... not sure what I'm doing wrong?

Where you copy and paste your URL there is a box that is checked underneath it. Uncheck that box and you shouldn't get that invalid url message.

I checked out your link and enjoyed the strangers section. Photo's I wish to emulate.

 

[tirediron]

Some first-rate work there Mathew! What do you mean by 'testing for modeling agencies'?

On an un-related note, and understanding this is unsolicited advice, I would suggest changing your biography to first-person rather than third. I believe that this tends to make a stronger and more friendly connection with potential clients. The way I read it now is that someone is telling me about you, not that you are talking to me.

 

[jake337]

I have no knowledge in what quality is needed for an agency and am not sure what to compare your work to. Maybe someone else does. But, ask yourself, do you believe you can replicate those photos at moments notice, anytime, anyplace, everyday? If you answered yes the I say go for it!

 

[PhotoTish]

I do not normally click the links but seeing the good reactions already posted I clicked ... I think your photos are great. I especially like the Strangers set. :thumbup:

 

[m.shalaby]

I do not normally click the links but seeing the good reactions already posted I clicked ... I think your photos are great. I especially like the Strangers set. :thumbup:

thanks, yeah I know how it could look. low post count, and a link to bring you to wherevers'ville... but its really just my site! lol...

 

[the urban photo]

I don't think I saw a single photo that I disliked, and I saw many that I loved. Grade-A.

The Strangers album is also my favorite. Something warm and intriguing about it. What lens did you use?

 

[Bend The Light]

In Flickr, get the photo you want to share, then choose "Share". From that drop down, choose "Grab the HTML/BBCode". Select the size you want (800 is best for forum like this). Make sure the BBCode button is checked, not the HTML. Then copy the code and paste it directly into your message here. Don't need the