Don't: Take My Photo Tyra podcast radio recap

America's Next Top Model cycle 13 is for the shorter girls and this episode was all about beauty. Isobella shares what she likes and doesn't about Tyra's hand with the camera and how a beauty shot can help a short girl.

Tonights beauty photo shoot with Tyra holding the camera was not a good example of the type of beauty shot a girl needs to pursue modeling. Wrapping the girls in scarves is a lazy excuse to create a beauty shot, I can think of many other concepts she could have done

To hear me speak my mind and share a petite perspective towards cycle 13 tune in here anytime to hear the archive:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2009/10/01/Americas-Next-Top-Model-Take-My-Photo-Tyra-episode-4

Top Model cycle 13 episode 1 recap

It's live! My cycle 13 episode one radio show segment recap: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2009/09/10/Americas-Next-Top-Model-cycle-13-premiere-recap

Also a video is here sharing a petite perspective for the Top Model cycle 13 episode 1 recap as well:



Anyway you want to hear it! :) Petite pride,

Isobella Jade

Cycle 13 short model intros

First, what the F is she wearing? Why did Tyra do this to her? Oh jeez. All the girls on their intro videos have some weird fabric on? Cinderella after midnight?

This is Sundai, if you watch ANTM you should know her because she is the shortest one of cycle 13 at 5'3' and a half. Still without my heels she is taller than me! Why Tyra didn't put some real short chicks on there, is beyond me.



Based on the videos Jennifer, Ashley, although not what I consider petite, stood out for me as go-getters and I'll be keeping an eye out. As for Jennifers poopin, modeling involves a lot of waiting at shoots so I hope she can hold "it".

I think ANTM leaves the contestants screwed in the end, and especially for a "short series" I feel that the girls will leave the show and still be unable to market what they have. The thing is Tyra didn't have to "market herself as one" from day one, ...a shorter girl has a totally different world than fashion.

Many of the girls said they didn't think they had a chance modeling until the show casted short girls, mmm, well there is more to modeling than fashion, and if you are short and only trying to get in the door at Ford models then yes you will have issues. Many shorter girls miss the commercial print modeling thing, which can be their entrance. It is hard to run with a bunch of fashion model Giraffes but there is opportunity to be a model if you are short, it is found in commercial print modeling and the more you market the assets you DO have, that can be used towards modeling products and brands the easier it will be for you to get ahead.

Also, as a petite model, opportunities doesn't find you, You find the opportunity, a girl needs to make her own compcard and put together her own portfolio and mail her compcard to print agencies. They are out there. It is work, but it is possible to find an agency to work with. I have, you can. However, there is a lot of hands on behind the scenes work a shorter girl attains to.

After the show premiere September 9th, stop my by my radio show on Blogtalkradio.com and hear my petite perspective on all the contestants.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2009/09/10/Americas-Next-Top-Model-cycle-13-premiere-recap

Isobella

Meet me after the premiere of ANTM cycle 13

This Weds September 9th, the short model will start to shine on America's Next Top Model, by now you know I am not a die hard fan of the show but I will be watching and for my readers, listeners and viewers of my Short Model Support on my blogs, radio show and video guides, I will be giving insight on Cycle 13 and tips for models of all heights. Hence this video I made:


Meet me on my radio show this coming Weds, the 9th at 10pm for a recap insight on the first episodes of cycle 13. Details here:


Mark your calendar now darlings, I will be sharing my first America's Next Top Model cycle 13 recap! Meet me after the premiere. Go shorties! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/isobellajade/2009/09/10/Americas-Next-Top-Model-cycle-13-premiere-recap

Isobella is the author of Almost 5'4" and her forthcoming graphic novel Model Life, her own how-to-model guide for the short girl will be out ASAP.

My comments on ANTM on Zap2it.com

As one of the tiniest models out there, I mentioned previously I will be giving video insight and tips on my Youtube page each week based on cycle 13 of America’s Next Top Model.

However, something else that is very awesome is going on: I will be giving a petite perspective and commentary over at a popular TV news source and guide called www.Zap2it.com for cycle 13 of ANTM. So after each episode my posts will be up, so check those out as well. I will not be holding back my thoughts on Tyra and how the show is conducted and the way the short girls compete.

I personally think America’s Next Top Model as a whole needs some serious help. And you can read more about my thoughts on the show here.

my top 5 ways to improve America's Next Top Model

I don't really obsess over America's Next Top Model, or the winner, or the contestants but this season I plan to watch and observe and obsess a little. For it is the season of the shorter model (or so-called shorter, I don't think 5'5" or 5'6" is really that short).

There are many things about ANTM that upset me. Here are my top 5 ways to improve the show based on what I think is wrong with it.

1. Tyra leaves the girls cold and when they are kicked off....they are left thinking...what's next? Improve this!

2. Tyra has themodels hold a snake or do weird things that have nothing to do with real modeling. Sure, I have posed with a live animal, a Tiger, but most models need to learn how to pose with products mostly! Improve this. Add products to the show of all types, handbags, shoes, etc.

3. She only talks about fashion modeling which is the smallest percent of the modeling business. Especially when the average American viewer is under 5'4" and all she talks about is tall chicks. There is no relatable aspect to the viewer. Improve this!

4. She has never shared the language of the modeling business, the real day and the life aspects of being a model, and elements that a model should have, know and use such as: what is a voucher, the meaning of a portfolio, why a comp card is important, what happens at a casting, etc. Please improve this!

5. It is hard to watch without thinking what is the real point of this show?... "Is this show full of ****"

If ANTM was more like Home Makeover I'd like it

I know it is one of the most popular shows out there, but if America's Next Top Model was more like Home Makeover I'd like it.

The show should help the girls not just put them down.

The show should bring out the girls assets and not just pick out their flaws.

The show should include showcasing all types of modeling, not just fashion.

There are not enough smiles. Most of the girls on the show look scared, nervous and like they pissed their pants.

The show has given America a top model but how come we don't hear about her or her doing anything 6 months after the show is done with?

The show should teach the girls how to market themselves and what they have so that when they get kicked off they have some sort of a plan. The show should be more assisting to the girls and the fact that they have chosen them to be apart of a television show to teach them something about modeling, but yet there is no follow up, how is this girl doing, what happened to that one. It's like, we will take girls who know nothing about modeling and tease and make fun of them on aspects that do not "make them a model" or "not" and then say Goodbye.

Granted certain agencies are involved on the show but more than just a fashion agency should be approached to be featured as an opportunity the winner gets.

It is just reality TV, yes I know this, but it could be a show about more than limited elements of the modeling industry. Don't limit the viewer. Modeling is WAY more than fashion Tyra.

ANTM cycle 13 Short Model Judge is Isobella Jade

Petite model Isobella Jade, author, radio host and model blogger introduces herself as the people's Short Model Judge for America's Next Top Model cycle 13, the season of the short chicks. Turn down the podcast radio show, Model Talk, on the right side of the blog to hear.

ANTM cycle 13 models aren't that short actually

To me 5'7" is not short. 5'5" is almost tall, cause in heels you are pushing 5'8" 5'9" and 5'6" is still tall to me, especially if the girl is standing next to me in heels.

There are only two girls on America's Next Top Model cycle 13, the "season of the short chicks" that are actually what I consider short.

There are just two models who are at what I consider petite height.

Courtney at 5'4"


and
Sundai at 5'3"


The rest are 5'5"-5'7", Tyra is still saying a girl who is 5'2" isn't able to model. I defend this highly. I think they should have added some more short chicks to this cycle. Thumbs down to Tyra.

http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model13/cast/courtney

http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model13/cast/sundai