I’m one of those girls who hasn’t really let go of the modelling dream even though I’ve just graduated from college and it’s clear by now that I’ll have to make a living doing something else. Throughout college, I tried to take as many modelling jobs as I could, fill out my portfolio and meet people in the industry. Looking back, perhaps this was a mistake but I would shoot with people who were a little sketchy or people who didn’t have the greatest reputation.
A couple years back, I went to a casting for a swimsuit catalogue. Met the creative team, did a few test shots. I thought it went well, everyone seemed to like me. The casting director was pretty flirty during the breaks, complimenting my body and even touching it a bit. I didn’t mind at all and totally flirted back.
Afterwards, I met privately with the casting director. I was still the last thing I shot in, which was a sky blue bikini micro bikini and thong plus a sarong/coverup. He told me that the photographer loved me but he was leaning towards another girl. Even though they liked my character more for this shoot, he felt the other girl was better at following instructions. I pleaded with him, saying I could follow instructions too. He countered, telling she had more experience.