Try to create the first impression by using the dressed, shoes, hills for emphasizing legs, length. The fact that you would use a shoe with a good heel helps to reinforce the effect (softens the leg muscle features).

The second attribute which can impact is effective and moody facial expression. With the right mood creation, mouth and eyes could really be used to your advantage, work on your expressions in from of the mirror and remember how it feels.

This way it is easier for you to picture your face in certain environment.
Bust shape plays a crucial role. You must select the right clothing to enhance the positive effect that bust line may have.


Last, but not least, the eyes. Most of the communication with the camera has to get you deeply involved. You have to FEEL something special when you are communicating with the camera. Remember, the camera is your audience.

Mood:

You need to create a special mood with each shot in your portfolio. If each shot doesn't SAY something about you, then you are wasting your time. Eliminate all shots which are a duplication. Practice at home toward developing expressions and body positions which reinforce a certain mood before you go on a shoot. Never be satisfied - until you can show the picture to 10 people and at least 7 of them will identify the mood you were trying to create.

Expression:

The expression, or lack of it, will make or break a shot. If you are not feeling what you want to communicate....it's not going to work. The camera has an ability to tell an audience when a model is sincere. So, if you can't FEEL it, don't bother. You will have to practice more on mood and expression than any other aspect of the modeling profession

Clothes:

Clothes can make a portfolio stand out. Every shot should entail a different wardrobe (not just adding or changing accessories). As you change your wardrobe or costuming for each shot, your surroundings should also change. Your backdrop should reinforce whatever the choices of costume.

Watch out for bad (for you) clothing choices and the repetition which can result in monotonous, boring pictures and makes the viewer want to quit looking. After all, if the next shot is the same as the last....why look more? Try to use your wardrobe selection to your advantage emphasize your strong features and attributes.