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yetbeung
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12 years ago

Modelling! :-)

Since my last session of chemo, I've been trying to think of ways to perk myself up... and back in the day when I was younger, skinnier and had more hair, I used to enjoy planning photoshoots with photographers, playing dress-ups, experimenting with crazy make up and generally acting like a twit in front of the camera in the hopes that something awesome would result :-) 

I had decided a couple of years ago that I didn't really stand out enough to have something to offer for photoshoots, I was getting passed up for younger, skinnier, more experienced girls with a more unique look. Which was fine by me, I just figured that it was fun while it lasted and I have some cool photos to show for it!

Well, just for laughs, I put up a notice on a modelling website that I used to go on a fair bit - saying that I was now bald due to chemo, wanting to update my photos and create something amazing with makeup artists and photographers, have a bit of fun and hopefully inspire others....not expecting any result...

So I got swamped with responses and am now working out some very interesting photoshoots with great photographers and makeup artists...also the possibility of some paid work modelling for a photography workshop being held here in Melbs...!

What fun :-) hopefully I can help make something beautiful come from this horrible thing...I'll share some photos whe I can...

 

 

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  • Robyn_W's avatar
    Robyn_W
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    12 years ago
    You have me laughing out loud Tonya!I agree,but who said anything about daggy?! Haha.
  • TonyaM's avatar
    TonyaM
    Member
    12 years ago

    Go figure! You get swamped when you are bald and feeling crook from chemo. Well good for you-turning the cancer thing into a positive.You have a beautiful face and actually look good bald -some of us can't carry the bald look too well. I look forward to seeing your photo shots -move over Miranda Kerr!! Now if you get famous,you can't forget your daggy BCNA friends. Tonya xx

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    TonyaM
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    12 years ago

    Go figure! You get swamped when you are bald and feeling crook from chemo. Well good for you-turning the cancer thing into a positive.You have a beautiful face and actually look good bald -some of us can't carry the bald look too well. I look forward to seeing your photo shots -move over Miranda Kerr!! Now if you get famous,you can't forget your daggy BCNA friends. Tonya xx

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    TonyaM
    Member
    12 years ago

    Go figure! You get swamped when you are bald and feeling crook from chemo. Well good for you-turning the cancer thing into a positive.You have a beautiful face and actually look good bald -some of us can't carry the bald look too well. I look forward to seeing your photo shots -move over Miranda Kerr!! Now if you get famous,you can't forget your daggy BCNA friends. Tonya xx

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    Viv_C
    Member
    12 years ago

    This sounds like a great way to use your obvious creativity, have fun and hopefully earn some money. I had been wracking my brains about earning money at home to respond to your previous post and thinking about playing to your strengths, including using your writing skills (your blogs are great to read!), but this looks way more exciting. Congratulations. Maybe combining your writing with the pictures could also be worth exploring down the track.

    Viv

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    Robyn_W
    Member
    12 years ago
    This is amazing!Good on you.You see? Your great attitude,never giving in,always looking for something...and look where it has taken you! Make sure you post some photos!I love reading upbeat posts:) xoxox Robyn