[techweenie]

I've cast a bunch of models and actresses over the past couple of decades for marketing, advertising and promotional work, so I feel qualified to comment.

I looked at the One Model Place port. and once I got over the shock of seeing that you are a dead ringer for an ex-girlfriend of mine -- not only face, but figure; measurements, etc. I came up with a few suggestions:

1. Stylist. no photos without a good stylist. Don't be offended, please. everybody needs a stylist in this business.

2. Pro photographer. no boyfriends, pals, or TFP shooters. You need a real photographer with a great portfolio that will take the time to do it right. No real photographer would have used a telephoto lens for the 'sly' image unless he was purposely trying to give you a much bigger booty than you have.

3. Kill the "art" and "artist model" checkboxes. There's nothing but grief there.

Your best course of action for the amount of work you want to do is to find a company you can 'spokesmodel' for. If you can deliver a line on video, so much the better. This type of gig is recurring and can ultimately bring income to help with tuition. The one-time shoots are going to be few and far between in your part of the world. You'll make 50 trips for one gig.

Good luck. There are many more opportunities if you go to the 'big city' but then, you know that. It might be worth making a trip to find a good photographer, though. A good portfolio will open many more doors.