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You have an exquisite natural beauty, and are a very skilled model. If I may, I'd like to say it's sometimes an aristocratic beauty, and most often a lofty profound beauty that you project. As I look through your gallery, my own tastes have led me to an opinion (an impression) of the work you've done (that I see here on DA). Your very best work is typically contemporary fashion, as opposed to the "edgy stuff". Understand that this is not a negative critique in any way. I love edgy. If you look at my "Favorites" folder you'll see that there is a definite bias for edgy, sexy art. But, I don't find much personal appeal in your edgier work. Instead, contrary to what is the case with the majority of the photographic work I've browsed here on DA, I find that the appeal with you is with the work you've done that isn't "Goth", "Fetish", "Dark"... I find it difficult to articulate the appeal without sounding silly. You have a luminous, pure beauty that seems to stand out most (and when I say most, I mean beauty to cause a heartache) when it's allowed to show in that vein. Take for instance these few examples: High Society, The Writing Desk, Missing Summer, My Pout, Black Hat, Sophistication, Fresh, Studio Fun, Sun Filled Suite, Ice Cold Winter, Heiress Winter, Fear of the Unknown, Commercial Look, Simplistic One, Smile With Your Eyes, Overlooking NYC... Those are among my favorites of what you've shared here on DA. You really shine when there's something animated behind your look. It's a priceless gift. More than the vast majority of models out there, there really is something special to you when you have at least the slightest hint of joy in your expression. I don't know if any of this means anything to you, but if you take anything from this wordy bit of rambling (and this is as concise as I could make it) take away that you're appreciated for a quality unique to yourself, a quality that for however much can be communicated simply through an image of you, and perhaps allow this sincere compliment to give you confidence or whatever positive feeling or motive you can glean from it.  WOW, This is one of the biggest compliments I've ever received! I appreciate your taking the time to articulate how my work speaks to you and possibly others and reassures me that my efforts are not in vain!
In addition, I appreciate your feedback. So many regard me as only an "alternative" model with the ability to pull off a more gothy type of fashion rather than fashion and commercial. I struggled the first couple of years in modeling, trying to expand my portfolio to show that my abilities could range beyond simply dark works. Your words lead me to believe that on some level, I have succeeded in doing this! It means a lot to me to have someone take the time to let me know that all my hard work is paying off and despite my age, and the fact that I've only been able to model part time as I hold a regular job, has not been a detriment to my creativity. Thank you so much again, you have made my day!  I went through all of your galleries, my sweet friend, and could have favorited so many more than I did. You are beautiful in so many different ways, and my world is so much lovelier now because of your presence. Thank you
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