I wish someone warned me

modeling...

They’ll tell you that your too fat. They’ll tell you that your too skinny.

They’ll strongly suggest that you get a tan, but they’ll warn you not

to age your skin. They’ll tell you how to pose. They’ll tell you how to

dress. They’ll tell you that they want you, then they won’t book you

for six weeks. They’ll never ask your opinion. They’ll talk about you

as if you aren’t there. They’ll constantly “fix” you. They’ll make you

wonder if you really are pretty. They’ll take advantage of your age.

They’ll touch you more than is necessary. They’ll make you look

glamorous and feel like s**t. They’ll expect you to undress anywhere.

 

Basically, they’ll treat you like a product, not a person. 

As if that weren’t bad enough, there are people in line to buy it.

Author's Note

I'm not look for people to feel sorry for me, I'm trying to share what it's really like

Reviews

[I.e I]

it was the final line that brought it together. I'm considering/thinking- I'd like to see another version of this, one that turns "they" into the personalities, and "what they say/do" into actions.
"You're too FAT!"
"Ugh, what are you, anorexic?"
"now, about that skin...when will you tan it- we don't want you looking DEAD! for christ's sake, AND DON'T LET IT AGE YOUR SKIN!!"

and then at the end something like, I'm more of a product than what i'm (here's an opportunity to use a word that describes what you do with a bias- like, promote, model, exaggerate the greatness of, etc) promoting- and the worst part is- i see you in line...with 4 others...all holding the bottle-with an even prettier version of me on it.

I think, that done craftily enough, you'll be able to turn this into a killer!
I mean- that final sentence, although a little confusing at first, it HIT HOME! I mean, we hear about what models go through etc, and we realize there's a lot of pressure, especially physical (bodily) and aesthetic, yet, this really gave a me an indescribable sense of whatever sense/feeling i associated to the thought "it probably kills models to see the products they modeled for, because of all the ties to those experiences."

I verily hope to see another version of this by you

I'm now adding to it, b/c, i think i know what felt "off" about this, and it ties into what i commented on.
When you wrote and read this, it was done in a manner where you knew what you were talking about, and this will certainly be well understood by others in the model industry, yet, in reality we're not all in there, so finding a way to strengthen the emotions felt (perhaps by "personalizing") and making the reader really feel what it feels like for YOU as a model, to experience this. I wanna know your thoughts! I want to feel this, and I want to feel the pain, the anguish, the insecurity, all of it! I want you to share it with us- for everyone's sake

P.S the rewritten portions are not suggestions, just examples.

[Alex Vidmar]

This is beautiful.

[Forest Green]

Heard about it, seen them do the 'walk across' and mutter and nod or shake their heads; and the ones who have 'it' lack something else...something intangible they say and I have wondered...how does anyone survive the business.

This is excellent..

[Marie]

And every woman would still like to be you.

[Lily Mae]

It's sad to think that this happens but we all know it does.. We live in a society where in some places and situations this is the norm.. And not just in this capacity but in other aspects of life too.. We are expected to always strip bare and pose..for lifes camera.. xo Nice work..x

[Chris]

There are four distinct views from a lens point-of-view - in front, behind, beside, and the panarama. "Its just business" ...of dreams and fantasy and convincing people how important "eating" really is when you're hungry and cold and it's YOUR noseprint on a restaurant window - looking in. One paycheck away from being "TOO - anything at all" that will prevent your being used again.

[Revery]

I think direct is poetic. Sometimes a harsh situation needs to be expressed in a straight out way, that's why I like this.

If you walked around to that side of the camera you could make a difference, just a thought.

[Victoria Elizabeth]

thats totally true great poem!