When I was in my teens, I had wanted to be a model. I went for a portfolio shot with a modeling agency, just like what many teenage girls with the same dream will do. But the result of those shots crashed my dream. I had a bad set of teeth, left over baby fats, and I am not exactly photogenic; not to mention overly done make-up and horrible photography. Come to think of it, the modeling agency back then was just trying to earn quick bucks from naive silly gals like me by offering to take pictures of us at a fee, and promising to give us opportunities. They did suggest to make me a runway model because of my height but nothing really happened. I think that is because I didn't want to pay more money for grooming classes. I still keep those picture and my sister and I will laugh ourselves silly every time we looked at them.
When I was in my late 20s, someone from Elite Models approached me to take part in the Elite Models search competition. At that time I was kinda over the 'model wannabe' dream. I was told then that the search was to discover new breeds from age 16 to 26, though less of those nearing the higher end. I felt really flattered because I was way over age but I didn't have the heart to tell them the truth. In the end, I declined the invitation without revealing my age, and also because I didn't think I want to be in that industry.
Now that I am in my mid 30s, I decided to take another chance with makeover and glamour shots. I have just completed the course of straightening my teeth and a complimentary birthday makeover offer landed in my letter box.
Maybe it was from previous experience in bridal shots and photo shoots for yoga asana pictures, which gave me a good sense of what I need and could give; or maybe it was simply maturity. Because instead of allowing the makeover company to do what they want with me, I told them what I want - simple, natural, almost nude-like. And when I saw the pictures, I love it, because they finally looked like me.
I compared them to all of my pictures taken previously and realized that content and confidence does make a person glow from within. Life has given me more definition, for sure. These picture were not touched up except for the exposure. It truly is me. : )
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