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Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Shane Noir wrote:
Do I make you randy, baby?  B-)

I am turned on by the fact that you shoot with natural light, and make it look good. You know which time of day to shoot and it shows!

Turned on.

Sep 29 10 12:25 am Link

Photographer

Shane Noir

Posts: 2332

Los Angeles, California, US

Sogi the Model wrote:

I am turned on by the fact that you shoot with natural light, and make it look good. You know which time of day to shoot and it shows!

Turned on.

Woo hoo!  Plus I get the top spot on a fresh page.. I'm honored wink

Sep 29 10 12:26 am Link

Photographer

Dr Thomas

Posts: 129

London, England, United Kingdom

Sogi the Model wrote:

Woot! Yay for the London models that make your mind go *bling*

Was it my response to YOU, or the ideas represented in all my responses in general that gave you that effect?

You haven't even heard my top secret mystery idea yet either!

Your general responses really.
smile

Sep 29 10 07:37 am Link

Photographer

Alluring Exposures

Posts: 11400

Casa Grande, Arizona, US

Thank you for taking the time :-)

Sogi the llama wrote:
https://modelmayhm-8.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100427/19/4bd796f4e0ece_m.jpgTurn on. I'd pick this over your current avatar in a heartbeat.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/17435622 **18  Very nice. Turn on.

Nothing else really catches my eye. Not enough turn ons to win me over.

Sep 29 10 12:16 pm Link

Photographer

Paul Reiffer

Posts: 507

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Do I....?

Sep 29 10 12:19 pm Link

Model

j121

Posts: 297

Port Nelson, Rum Cay, Bahamas

Sogi the Model wrote:
You know yourself well. 5'5 is close enough to my height to have us go well together.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/19607421 **18  Total turn on! I really really like this photo.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/15338925 **18  Turn off. I don't like the expression, or position of the shoulder.

You have A TON of "look at my rear" shots. Unless you're an ass model, you don't need that many of an identical pose.

Overall I'd say yes, because I could use the experience of shooting with another model.

thanks so much!
and same here, I could use some experience in working with other models!

Sep 29 10 03:16 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Dr Thomas Photographer wrote:

Your general responses really.
smile

Good to know someone reads them big_smile

Sep 29 10 06:47 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Carlos Arturo Velarde wrote:
Thank you for taking the time :-)

Thank you for the thank you! smile

Sep 29 10 06:47 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Savannah- wrote:

thanks so much!
and same here, I could use some experience in working with other models!

You're welcome. I'll look forward to seeing more of your pictures!

Sep 29 10 06:48 pm Link

Model

Victoria Leigh

Posts: 1086

The Woodlands, Texas, US

I would love to hear what you think...

Sep 29 10 06:51 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Paul Reiffer wrote:
Do I....?

. There is nothing even close to turning me off in your port. Not every picture wow!s me, but for the most part, I like what I see. You have a lot of pictures with a vast range of impressiveness.

What I mean for example:
https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091006/12/4acb9eb94c773_m.jpg
https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091006/12/4acb9ee31304a_m.jpg doesn't really compare to the beauty of...


https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090808/04/4a7d6572af737_m.jpghttps://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100620/12/4c1e71e025f9e_m.jpg
or...
https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100620/12/4c1e713a1dd58_m.jpg (this one looks like an ad right out of Calvin Klein

I can tell that being a model has given you perspective. You have an eye for beauty, and I can tell this by your choice of album covers. I listed one of your pics. Would you put either of the first two pics as your album covers, or your avatar? If not, then why are you putting it in your port?

Haha I'm bummed I didn't see a self portrait of you up there. I was going to close with that and say that I'm totally turned on!

Sep 29 10 07:06 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Victoria Leigh wrote:
I would love to hear what you think...

5'9 Turn on!

I see EXACTLY the same eyes in nearly every single photo... with the exception of

https://modelmayhm-5.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090821/12/4a8ef734f38fc_m.jpg where I see a little hint of a smile in your eyes. And...
https://modelmayhm-5.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080517/22/482f94344ea31_m.jpg where you look a little less surprised.

You don't have to make eye contact with the camera in EVERY SINGLE photo. It's okay to have a little variety. Think of funny and cute things, think of really sad things. Think of being tired. Get angry. Be goofy. As silly as this advice sounds, you have to let yourself go a bit to pull off a range of expression. Who cares if you look silly doing it. Your work will show in the shot.

I'd shoot with you only for the experience of shooting with another model, but I would consider it as a practice step for the ideas that I have that involving that type of shoot. I'd look at the photos for reference, but probably wouldn't put it in my port.

Not really turned on.

Sep 29 10 07:20 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

I'm still up for doing this if anyone else is interested...

Sep 30 10 08:52 pm Link

Photographer

Jonexpo

Posts: 2114

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sure  smile

Sep 30 10 09:26 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Jonexpo wrote:
Sure  smile

I think I just arrived.

I am turned on by nearly everything in your port. Nothing at all comes close to turning me off. There are some that don't 'wow' me as much as others, like:

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100415/22/4bc7f260317b0_m.jpg It's a nice photo, but I think it would work better with a model who's eyes are more captivating than that. The focus is her face/eyes, and you have to give a reason why so much attention is going toward her face.
Compare the strength of that gaze to these:
https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100509/01/4be6751ef0b95_m.jpghttps://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090727/10/4a6de8e4bf772_m.jpg
You see it works very nicely in the photos, and makes a COMPLETE difference in how it impacts me, the viewer. I am drawn in. It's looking INTO you vs looking AT you.
https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100420/02/4bcd75bce872f_m.jpg Doesn't do much for me either.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100415/22/4bc7f0ff8f5e1_m.jpg Total turn on. It's been very hard for me to find a photo of a model on stairs that I like. It's easy to screw up the angle, and make the body look disproportionate. Nice job.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090708/22/4a5583c79f1c8_m.jpg I like the idea in this photo, but the feet blend in to each other too much. It takes a few glances for my brain to grasp how the shapes are supposed to work.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100415/04/4bc6f9118e9b4_m.jpg I like the framing. The model's eyes bug me.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100415/05/4bc7072558ed0_m.jpg Turn on! Very nice use of negative space . The only thing I don't like is that white square in the darkness up top. It's eye-catching, and I don't think it should be.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100509/02/4be67c17d8de7_m.jpg Turn on! This is lovely. I only have the tiniest of comments to say against this photo. I know it would probably have been difficult, but I'd like to see the tippy top of her head. After all, they spent all that time making the brides hair perfect!! Also, she's flipping me off sad I think it the whole shape would blend in nicer if her fingers were all folded in. Beautiful photo though.

I could go on and on about all the great photos in your port, but you already turn me on! smile

Oct 01 10 01:38 pm Link

Body Painter

Bodies of Paint

Posts: 962

Garden City South, New York, US

I'm curious.

Oct 01 10 01:41 pm Link

Photographer

Jonexpo

Posts: 2114

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sogi the Model wrote:

I think I just arrived.

I am turned on by nearly everything in your port. Nothing at all comes close to turning me off. There are some that don't 'wow' me as much as others, like:

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100415/22/4bc7f260317b0_m.jpg It's a nice photo, but I think it would work better with a model who's eyes are more captivating than that. The focus is her face/eyes, and you have to give a reason why so much attention is going toward her face.
Compare the strength of that gaze to these:
https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100509/01/4be6751ef0b95_m.jpghttps://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090727/10/4a6de8e4bf772_m.jpg
You see it works very nicely in the photos, and makes a COMPLETE difference in how it impacts me, the viewer. I am drawn in. It's looking INTO you vs looking AT you.
https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100420/02/4bcd75bce872f_m.jpg Doesn't do much for me either.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100415/22/4bc7f0ff8f5e1_m.jpg Total turn on. It's been very hard for me to find a photo of a model on stairs that I like. It's easy to screw up the angle, and make the body look disproportionate. Nice job.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090708/22/4a5583c79f1c8_m.jpg I like the idea in this photo, but the feet blend in to each other too much. It takes a few glances for my brain to grasp how the shapes are supposed to work.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100415/04/4bc6f9118e9b4_m.jpg I like the framing. The model's eyes bug me.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100415/05/4bc7072558ed0_m.jpg Turn on! Very nice use of negative space . The only thing I don't like is that white square in the darkness up top. It's eye-catching, and I don't think it should be.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100509/02/4be67c17d8de7_m.jpg Turn on! This is lovely. I only have the tiniest of comments to say against this photo. I know it would probably have been difficult, but I'd like to see the tippy top of her head. After all, they spent all that time making the brides hair perfect!! Also, she's flipping me off sad I think it the whole shape would blend in nicer if her fingers were all folded in. Beautiful photo though.

I could go on and on about all the great photos in your port, but you already turn me on! smile

Thx very much for your time here...smile

Oct 01 10 03:49 pm Link

Artist/Painter

Two Pears Studio

Posts: 3632

Wilmington, Delaware, US

Sogi the Model wrote:
Or do you turn me off? I am not self-absorbed, nor do I think my time is too important for anyone. I just have a particular style that catches my eye... I go with what my gut has told me for who to work with, and it's been good to me so far. Yes I know it's sad, and probably cost me some good photos with some great photographers, but sometimes there are just a couple photos in one's port that would make me lean toward a no neutral

I will brush through your portfolio quickly and tell you which (if any) photos will make me want to work with you, and which ones turn me off.

I just saw Resident Evil, so I'll probably be staying up for a while to write back with my answers if anyone responds... Who knows; I may even tell you why!

This is targeted toward photographers, but models who would be curious to do a multiple subject(s) shoot can feel free to reply I guess smile

Now...

Are you still playing?

Oct 01 10 08:17 pm Link

Photographer

Patrick Shipstad

Posts: 4630

Burbank, California, US

I'd love to hear your thoughts.. thanks for your time! :-)

Oct 01 10 08:22 pm Link

Photographer

Page Photography inc

Posts: 437

Sherman, Texas, US

Sogi the Model wrote:

Nothing particularly jumps out at me from your port. Sorry, not turned on!

Just wondering how your making such bashings to so many peoples ports when you clearly have no expierence and your portfolio shows your not comfortable in front of the camera. The pic of you by the wall you look pissed and cold. Any good photographer knows that a cold pissed model will never do well at a shoot. And your avatar looks like you could care less to be there. So your words are very unfair and very wrong to tell anyone. Not turned on at all.

Oct 01 10 08:45 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Page Photography inc wrote:
Just wondering how your making such bashings to so many peoples ports when you clearly have no expierence and your portfolio shows your not comfortable in front of the camera. The pic of you by the wall you look pissed and cold. Any good photographer knows that a cold pissed model will never do well at a shoot. And your avatar looks like you could care less to be there. So your words are very unfair and very wrong to tell anyone. Not turned on at all.

It's not a bashing if someone is asking for my opinion. I didn't say the work was bad. It just doesn't stimulate me.

Not that I need to defend myself against anyone but...

Not all of us want meaningless, emotionless shots like the ones in your profile. Pictures that turn me on are more than just the visual stimulation of hot chicks in front of a camera. Instead they evoke a reaction, feeling, mood, express a concept, or frame of mind.

The cold, pissed off pic... I was falling into a memory when someone left me because of my being sick.

My avatar, the one were I look apathetic... the photographer asked for 'forlorn' and that was my attempt.

I guess I'll never get to work with any good photographers then :'( Sorry I don't have any bikini glamour shots of me smiling for absolutely no reason other than to look pretty.

Actually... no I'm not.

Unsolicited critique is unsolicited.

Oct 01 10 09:20 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Bodies of Paint wrote:
I'm curious.

Your avatar looks cool.
https://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090912/14/4aac168840159_m.jpg Hehe. I remember making a plaster model of my head and taking a picture of me doing this to it.

This thread was more aimed at photographers and maybe models.

https://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100623/08/4c222b9b195ac_m.jpgI like blues.

And purple.

And cake.

...God I miss eating carbs.

Oct 01 10 09:26 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Jonexpo wrote:

Thx very much for your time here...smile

It's my pleasure. Thanks for making such wonderful work.

Oct 01 10 09:27 pm Link

Photographer

Carleton Rainey

Posts: 191

Dayton, Ohio, US

how about me

Oct 01 10 09:29 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Thomas DelPorte wrote:

Are you still playing?

Never really been a fan of the impressionist style.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080104/18/477ec63f28d2e_m.jpg has a mosaic feel that I like though.
https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090518/21/4a122f865bf43_m.jpg has a fishy feel that I don't really like. Scales gross me out. BUT It goes well with the water theme. I don't know if that was your intention, but it's kinda cool.

When looking at paintings of human figures, I like to see more realism... unless the focus is more the concept of the painting. I like the amount of color that you put into your work.

Not turned off, but not turned on either.

Oct 01 10 09:32 pm Link

Photographer

Eclectic Vision

Posts: 8281

Toledo, Ohio, US

Do I?

Oct 01 10 09:33 pm Link

Photographer

Mike Narciso

Posts: 42

Vallejo, California, US

you're pretty good at this. I'd be honored if you would have a look at mine. Thanks

Oct 01 10 09:43 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Patrick Shipstad wrote:
I'd love to hear your thoughts.. thanks for your time! :-)

I get mixed feelings about your port. You're toying with my heart!

You've got a lot of variety.

I like the movement in your avatar. Model bugs me a bit because the neck blends into the head so there isn't an obvious distinction. Cool lighting. Little over the top with the blur on the guitar, but I get what you're doing.

https://modelmayhm-6.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080901/04/48bbaf096649d_m.jpg would be super awesome without that thing behind her. What is that?

https://modelmayhm-6.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/051205/02/4394557128679_m.jpg feels real to me. Turn on.

https://modelmayhm-6.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080830/00/48b8d158c02ef_m.jpghttps://modelmayhm-6.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080903/05/48be5eb5e508b_m.jpg Yay! None of the model is cut off! Nice framing. Turn on.

https://modelmayhm-6.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/060818/00/44e5547819f83_m.jpg Reminds me of the male bidders in the music video Bad Romance. Don't really have anything else to say about the photo but I wanted to point that out big_smile

https://modelmayhm-6.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080901/05/48bbaf4f70642_m.jpg smile Turn on

I like your playfulness throughout your port. Overall: turned on.

Oct 01 10 09:43 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Carleton Rainey wrote:
how about me

Without looking at your profile yet, the first thing I noticed was tan lines. Your port seems very snapshotty with the exception of this:

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090918/08/4ab3abb58fd2a_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/060605/12/44846c1b75c9d_m.jpg This is a turn off. Kind of weird. Did you take this from the bushes? lol...

Nothing else really turns me off per se. I'm indifferent with the exception of the first pic I linked.

Oct 01 10 09:56 pm Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Eclectic Vision  wrote:
Do I?

When I looked at your port after your avatar I was pleasantly surprised. I never would have guess what I'd have seen based on your avi.

The position is weird, and makes the body shape awkward.

https://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100924/20/4c9d6c06cece3_m.jpg Did I mention I like purple? The position you chose makes me feel like I'm looking at spidergirl!

https://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100503/23/4bdfc3e48e364_m.jpg turn on! You really nailed the isolation feel here. Good use of negative space.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/18428365 **18+ Cool!
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/19416576 **18+ Cool!
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/17761330 **18+ Hah! I didn't even notice the cat till I saw the larger version. Talk about camouflage

Nothing really turns me off. Overall, turned on!

Oct 01 10 10:27 pm Link

Model

Christina Berry

Posts: 45

Santa Monica, California, US

zombie nightmares! that was a cute touch.

Oct 01 10 11:05 pm Link

Model

Mihaela Lacramioara

Posts: 402

Kansas City, Missouri, US

Do I?

Oct 02 10 01:29 am Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Mike Narciso wrote:
you're pretty good at this. I'd be honored if you would have a look at mine. Thanks

My eye sees the pattern in your port and therefore doesn't pick out one photo from the other since they are so similarly positioned.

I have to force my mind not to absorb all the photos at once, and to look at each individual photo itself.

When I do that, I notice this:
https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100923/10/4c9b8a57560c9_m.jpg I like the color in this photo. I'm not sure what that black spec is up top though, or if it's even meant to be there

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100820/14/4c6eeeeb0ad5d_m.jpg In this photo all that space there seems to make sense. It fits with the mood. I'm not sure why you have all the space in the rest of the photos. It would make sense if they were all part of a series. I'm just confused.

I can't really say I'm turned off by anything... Not even the electric tape nipples and bondage. smile

Oct 03 10 12:28 am Link

Model

Sogi the Model

Posts: 569

San Diego, California, US

Christina Berry wrote:
zombie nightmares! that was a cute touch.

I'm not sure if you wanted the critique, but you're getting it anyway!!

Um. You turn me on... Like for real!
Haha
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/17490682 **18+ yikes-- You say you shoot glamour, and I think you nailed it here.
https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100131/22/4b666ec0573da_m.jpg I like that you can pull off a sexy side that appeals toward the male crowd, and yet also pull off the softer side that appeals toward women.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100907/20/4c86fc4d113e9_m.jpg Nice toosh poppin'

And you're 5'8!! Totally turned on.

Oct 03 10 12:59 am Link

Photographer

Magic Image Photography

Posts: 3606

Temple City, California, US

If your up do it but do it do it till your satisfied

Oct 03 10 01:03 am Link

Photographer

DW DALLAM PHOTOGRAPHY

Posts: 1385

Arcata, California, US

Do it!

Oct 03 10 01:15 am Link

Photographer

K A M A

Posts: 1160

Miami, Florida, US

Oh I'd love to hear what you think if you're willing.

Thanks!

Oct 03 10 01:24 am Link

Photographer

Mike Narciso

Posts: 42

Vallejo, California, US

Everything in my work is just where it should be. Spacially, what can I say, that's just the way I see things. I let the people I work with bring their own ideas, props, wardrobe, I just gently push them around a bit.
Thanks for commenting on my work, well said.  I also enjoyed reading your comments on others.
I'll keep reading, thanks.

Oct 03 10 10:06 am Link

Model

SigneSigne

Posts: 908

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

?

Oct 04 10 08:44 am Link

Model

Windy West

Posts: 92

Scottsdale, Arizona, US

I hope I do smile

Oct 04 10 08:48 am Link