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Model

Victoria Shaughnessy

Posts: 508

Arvada, Colorado, US

Yes please smile

Jan 19 10 06:18 pm Link

Model

Nicole Michelle

Posts: 1464

Albany, New York, US

Definitely interested in your opinion.

Jan 19 10 06:19 pm Link

Photographer

Lanya B

Posts: 1825

Boston, Massachusetts, US

oh my. I'd love to hear what you think though.

Jan 19 10 06:58 pm Link

Model

Ms Kelsey Swan

Posts: 85

SIMSBURY, Connecticut, US

I've seen you've done this with a few models, you've not only told them why a shot sucks, but you've told them what to do to make it better artistically. I'm desperately seeking to broaden my horizons and I would love to be told what I'm doing wrong. (or right? That couldn't hurt either =] )
Thanks.

Jan 19 10 07:07 pm Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Terra R Morgan wrote:
I'm loving this one. I'm in.

I do not like this picture
https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100112/01/4b4c4614e00b1_m.jpg
You head is a weird shape, and the photog failed to take out the neck wrinkles. (ya we all get em, but they dont belong in our photos)

https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100112/01/4b4c45f88ae3a_m.jpg
I do not enjoy the lighting here. I do enjoy your face.

https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100112/01/4b4c45d64ed6f_m.jpg
Hands are cut off, and weird lighting makes it look like you have a unibrow.
Also dont like the reflection

https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090606/07/4a2a8247bc316_m.jpg
Cute but I hate this kind of stuff.
Doesnt make sense.

https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090823/19/4a9200b314d91_m.jpg
Stop putting so many of these in your port. Pick only the best. Your hands cropped in this one.

https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090708/18/4a554e4958eb6_m.jpg
This is not flattering and a bad photo for both parties.

https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090613/20/4a346cac2a27a_m.jpg
Ugh. Myspace.

https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091211/07/4b226a8c844d3_m.jpg
Harsh shadows. Bad colors. Does absolutely nothing for you as a model.

Jan 19 10 07:13 pm Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Faytal wrote:
??pls..wink

Your avi is overexposed, so its hard for me to tell what it is...and its not near cool enough as a thumbnail to make me want to see what it is.

Its a cool photo

You have a weird port.

https://modelmayhm-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091104/08/4af1a59a6a891_m.jpg
I do not like this at all. Reminds me of the nasty bitch from Dodgeball.

https://modelmayhm-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090930/06/4ac363e3ac51a_m.jpg
Doesnt make sense, out of focus and Im not a fan of open leg shots, though I understand it here.

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I dont see what this does to enhance your port. You look manly.

https://modelmayhm-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091118/08/4b042635cf58e_m.jpg
Smoke break pic? Bad bad bad.

Youre lucky Im a chef tongue

Jan 19 10 07:18 pm Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

LA Bajan  wrote:
Me next

Male models....

I dont like this photo:
https://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090622/21/4a405c371866d_m.jpg
Broken jaw? And looks like nobodys home upstairs.

I would say work on expressions, but male models dont have many.

Its hard to critique you guys. You have a shirtless pic....cool...you have the staring off into the distance pic...okay...you have the candid laughing photo...cute...and the couples shots.

Meh. Same old stuff. I find very few male model ports that strike my fancy.

Jan 19 10 07:23 pm Link

Model

J k

Posts: 8

League City, Texas, US

Readysetgo. c:

Jan 19 10 07:58 pm Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

andygreen wrote:
hit me...

I dont like a majority of your photos.
https://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090916/13/4ab151a81975d_m.jpg
I want to like this, but youve cropped it horrible, and it's over exposed.

18+
https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … up_id=&ua=
This model looks like shes taking a crap.

18+
https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … up_id=&ua=
This wouldve been cool cept for her face.

https://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090802/06/4a7596f2bc4e3_m.jpg
Her skin is so white, it has lost all texture.

https://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091122/03/4b09249510431_m.jpg
Get this out of your port. Now.

Jan 19 10 07:58 pm Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

raychill K wrote:
I'm sure I suck... go ahead and tell me how much... please and thank you.

HAHAHA! Funny joke girly tongue

I envy this:
18+
https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … =84645&ua=

I think you should stay nude.

I dont like this
https://modelmayhm-5.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090826/22/4a961c352ddd1_m.jpg

18+ ?
https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … up_id=&ua=
You look like a Trex here. Ditch it.

Jan 19 10 08:01 pm Link

Model

Damianne

Posts: 15978

Austin, Texas, US

Sure. I'll roll with it. Always love a more in depth critique.

Jan 19 10 08:28 pm Link

Model

CAIT M

Posts: 573

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I'm new so I don't expect a good review...I just need some help learning what's good from what's bad.  Please do me!

Jan 19 10 08:58 pm Link

Model

Luna Varley

Posts: 238

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Savage me! I know I'm crap, but I want to know WHY.

Jan 19 10 09:06 pm Link

Photographer

MVK Photo

Posts: 463

Augusta, Georgia, US

me please

Jan 19 10 10:08 pm Link

Model

K I C K H A M

Posts: 14689

Los Angeles, California, US

Yes please.

I'm frustrated about a few things and I need a little outside kick in the butt as well.

Jan 19 10 10:12 pm Link

Photographer

Todd c Hartman

Posts: 23

Oakland, California, US

I always miss the honest critiques.  Any time or interest in coming back to it?  I'm in.

Jan 19 10 10:25 pm Link

Model

Bobbie Lyne

Posts: 123

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Ill join in, if you are still going with this...

Jan 20 10 12:12 am Link

Photographer

fotopfw

Posts: 962

Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands

I sure can use your honest critique, you're doing great so far!
Paul

Jan 20 10 03:38 am Link

Model

SaraThornton

Posts: 5

Los Angeles, California, US

procede smile

Jan 20 10 05:21 am Link

Model

Jemma Craig

Posts: 22

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

I could do with some criticism

JEMMA

Jan 20 10 05:45 am Link

Model

Deadlynightshade

Posts: 4774

Los Angeles, California, US

Have a stab at it:

https://i45.tinypic.com/15n616h.jpg

https://i45.tinypic.com/15cefxj.jpg

Jan 20 10 12:59 pm Link

Model

John Ujjjjjjj Xghp

Posts: 2298

Ķızıltepa, Navoi, Uzbekistan

bunny

Jan 20 10 01:14 pm Link

Photographer

Jef von Berg

Posts: 54

Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands

Shaun! Hit me!

Jan 20 10 01:17 pm Link

Model

Lady Vailen

Posts: 42

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

minus the fact I have no shoot photos yet, but critique my face and makeup instead please (oh and the boobs, they won't go down. I tried and don't know how to wear nice tops to make em look flattering)

Jan 20 10 01:19 pm Link

Model

ChristieBModel

Posts: 546

Charleston, South Carolina, US

Okay, I'm in. Not much to look at, and slightly scared of what you'll think, but want to improve so I'm up for the brutality. Thanks! smile

Jan 20 10 01:34 pm Link

Model

amycore

Posts: 419

Los Angeles, California, US

I'm still working on building my port and would love constructive criticism.

Jan 20 10 01:41 pm Link

Model

Danielle C Wyszomirski

Posts: 14

North Las Vegas, Nevada, US

i want to hear it !

Jan 20 10 01:52 pm Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Mini_ wrote:
sounds exactly like what I need. please girls.

You have a near perfect port.

Ive told you before
Get this the hell out of your port
https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091116/11/4b01ab33100bd_m.jpg
It does absolutely nothing for you. It actually brings you down a level.

Jan 21 10 01:52 am Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Jacquie Marie wrote:
I'm in.

bottom row needs to go.

get rid of this too
https://modelmayhm-8.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100103/23/4b41945382aa4_m.jpg

you're doign well, but those 5 images hold you back.

Jan 21 10 01:58 am Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Anatomy wrote:
i could use some "truthful/harsh" critque

Stay fair girl! Oh my goodness, dont get color.

https://modelmayhm-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100105/21/4b441a1976eb9_m.jpg
I do not like this. Weird camera spot on your boob, your hands are cut off, and this is only flattering of your breasts, and there are way better ways to do so. Weird blurry pants and aweful background.

https://modelmayhm-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100105/20/4b440f5db0c3c_m.jpg
I like the concept, I think you can pull it off better

https://modelmayhm-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091228/12/4b39152c47078_m.jpg
Your eyes look lazy in this photo. Not flattering. Also, your face should be lit up. If you had been facing the opposite way, towards your main light, the problem would have been fixed.

18+
https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … up_id=&ua=
Love

https://modelmayhm-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090910/12/4aa951453522b_m.jpg
Hate.
This is baaaad girl. The background is horrendous. I would not say this is flattering to your body in any way.

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https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … up_id=&ua=
Point both toes. Also, the photog butchered your right hand by dodging horribly around it.

Jan 21 10 05:03 pm Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Too Hot For Snakes wrote:

Mean critique?

You know I would love to work with you...

Id like to see more range from the lights to darks. You have your niche, but Id like to see you out of your comfort zone. Play with real blacks and real whites, get out of the muted photos.

Jan 21 10 05:06 pm Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Jenn Kendall wrote:
OK..go ahead.  Opinions are good for learning.  Why do critiques have to be mean?  Constructive opinions are good.  Honesty doesn't have to be mean in my opinion.
~Jenn~

I didnt say that honesty had to be mean. I have chosen to make it so in this specific thread.

Get something other than senior photos in your port.

https://modelmayhm-6.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091119/12/4b05abcc663fc_m.jpg
This makes you look red. And about 14 years old.

https://modelmayhm-6.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091216/19/4b29a34bf1eb3_m.jpg
I would rather look at the gross blanket than you in this photo. Thats never good. Pose your butt off. Instead of just laying there, *do* something.

Theres not much to crit in your port.

Jan 21 10 05:10 pm Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

SarahBethM wrote:
I'm game

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090904/10/4aa150cbc2ce2_m.jpg
This is badly exposed and edited, definitely does not belong in a port of your level.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090925/14/4abd3ce4a65c0_m.jpg
Bad.
You look sunburnt, bored and wide. The out of focus hand is distracting.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080920/16/48d5626708f45_m.jpg
Fierce. I wish you were somewhere else. The location ruins this shot.

Jan 21 10 05:13 pm Link

Model

Jillian McDonald

Posts: 182

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

eeeeek me please tongue

Jan 21 10 05:44 pm Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Kaia  wrote:
I'm in, but I think I already know what you're gonna say

Well, I would mix up your photos a bit, because the majority of your photos on the first page have the same expression. It made me believe you were a two-face model until I saw your second page.

I would lose these:
https://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090406/12/49da5df0e4597_m.jpg
There is a better one from this shoot. The first photo doesnt belong.

You know you should pick one from a certain outfit, so pick your fav of the mohawk and the yellow/black stripes.

https://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091219/09/4b2d080fe06ec_m.jpg
This makes me ill. The dress' texture is somehow way off, and I dislike the colors strongly

https://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091214/18/4b26f9daddecb_m.jpg
Do your makeup like this more

Jan 21 10 05:57 pm Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Alycia Gallagher wrote:
Me please smile

I wish you could give more expression, but as a fahion model, I guess its not high on the list.

https://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100108/15/4b47bf779717a_m.jpg
This is more like a photo taken by a boyfriend than a photographer.

https://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100108/15/4b47bf779717a_m.jpg
I think this one couldve been stronger. I dont like the crop here. Or the side boob and hair sticking out.

https://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091204/16/4b19a8f2adace_m.jpg
Your hand is cut off and I dont like the green duotone.

Jan 21 10 06:00 pm Link

Model

Miz Tina Marie

Posts: 262

Orlando, Florida, US

come on by and let me have it. thanks the only way we ever know what we are doing wrong and how to make things better is by someone on the outside to look in. thank you for being mean and honest.

Jan 21 10 10:23 pm Link

Photographer

xaveir

Posts: 2106

Atlanta, Georgia, US

< Yeah BUDDY!

Jan 21 10 10:25 pm Link

Photographer

Lenny

Posts: 175

Los Angeles, California, US

i think i love you.  gorgeous and funny.  and sincere!  that's a package you don't often find.

insult away.  it excites me.

Jan 21 10 10:36 pm Link

Model

Shaun Tia

Posts: 1697

Phoenix, Arizona, US

epo wrote:
ill play

Welll..

You definitely found a nook.

Some of your stuff blows me away

https://modelmayhm-1.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091230/00/4b3b094bef93c_m.jpg

https://modelmayhm-1.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091213/20/4b25bb5aa73b8_m.jpg

Kindof:
https://modelmayhm-1.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090628/14/4a47db4085fc8_m.jpg
This would have rocked except for the edit...I think you can take it back to ps and fix it up to have a more dramatic effect.

When you rock a concept, it freaking rocks my socks.

Then I run into crap like this

18+
https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … id=168&ua=
The picture is out of focus, and my eyes go to the weird lines on the wall in the two left hand corners rather than the model.

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https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … id=185&ua=
Honestly? Not one of their faces is appealing. Your models should know that generally, with dark eye makeup, bright red lipstick is a big NO. Insta-clown.
Concept fail.

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https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … id=185&ua=
This could have rocked. Im tired of seeing the blue tarp background. Buy a real one.
The models hands, though I understand they are cold, look aweful. The deep blood red is not good. The model's pose needs to make the shot. The ice poses better than her here.

Jan 22 10 03:39 pm Link