More Challenges -- the Secondlife Modeling World

My interest in SL photography came along with a desire to learn more about modeling in SL.  I have never had many friends in SL (or RL for that matter).  I had a few good ones but they left awhile ago.  I miss them and having someone to turn to when RL is bothering me.

I thought that taking modeling classes would be a good route to making new friends.  I signed up for a famous one, Miss Virtual World Modeling Academy.  I haven't had the opportunity to finish my experience there because I never seem to be available on the weekend of the final classes and graduation "test".  I did meet some nice folks, one who was the instructor for my first class -- Nemi McCoy.  This wonderful woman reached out to me a number of days after class.  She was concerned because I was quiet and she didn't want me to feel overwhelmed.  Unfortunately for MVW, she does not teach there anymore.  She has been a model for a long time and is someone to whom I know I can always reach out.

Since I love to take classes and have assignments to motivate me to create, I signed up for another academy. This time, I chose Glance.  This academy has a one-on-one approach to training.  I had an interview with the director, Roe Woodford.  She told me I was accepted into the program and advised me of my instructor --  herself.  I was thrilled and it was all a wonderful experience.  Roe is another experienced model on whom I feel I can rely.

Next stop on the modeling training train was MA Modeling Academy.  I received good training, got a taste of some of the drama in SL modeling and met some great people.  I am currently attending Mimmi Boa Modeling Academy.  Anyone who knows modeling in SL knows that name.  My instructor is also a name I had known -- Sequoia Nightfire.  She is very talented and knowledgeable.

I have learned that, like RL, there is drama in SL...modeling there is no exception.  I have also learned that the models, on the whole, are much nicer than the stereotype.  They are friendly and helpful and I have yet to experience any nastiness (towards me).

I am trying to get myself some work.  I'll keep you posted.