Gpro wrote:
Ok, if you're still going. Thanks.

Hi,

You have a good variety in your portfolio which makes you stand out from other photographers working in the same field.



Really nice expression and pose. Beautiful llama and pose. Good lighting.



Great bikini shot. nice lighting and perspective.



The llama looks really uncomfortable with her head bent like that.



There is no lighting on your llama which lets this image down I would delete this one and the other one from this shoot to keep your portfolio quality high.



Love the colours in this shot.



This one looks like snapshot image.

You have some good work and I like your variety in your work. I would just suggest making sure you keep your variety going and shooting some more headshots.

Thanks for taking part.

GemmieV wrote:

Hi,

From seeing your avatar I am excited to look through your portfolio, here goes,



You obviously have your own style which is great, it gives you something to market yourself with. This image is lovely, great viewpoint and the 'sparklyness' shows your style well. The lighting is well done also.



I'm bothered by her cut off feet in this shot.




Not so keen on this one the foliage on the left hand side is distracting and the model isn't really doing much in my opinion.



I think the light splodge in front of her is a little over powering in this shot.



This one is so beautifully done. her expression is great and the styling is effective too. The lighting is spot on also.



Good styling but this is very underexposed brighten it up and let the colours show through to make this one stand out more



Love how colourful and fun your images are.



Very slick clean image more high fashion style of shot. Once you get more shoots under your belt I would narrow down your portfolio to include only one image from this shoot.

Hope this helps

Thanks for taking part.

Thank you I've done a lot more shoots and the photos are here just hidden for now so I can get thoughts on my new work as people always choose to comment on older work

GemmieV wrote:



Beautiful lighting, detail and retouching. her expression is great and the composition is wonderful. very good image.



You have photographed her well nice lighting.



The lighting in this is not as good as some of the other pics in your portfolio.



Uneven lighting and her face has a yellow colour cast, I would consider altering this in photoshop.



Great colour tones and the models pose and expression are very simply beautiful.



Beautiful image very simple and she has a nice glow to her skin.



Love how create her makeup is. Beautiful lighting. Her finger poking up on the left hand side of the image is a little distracting maybe photoshop it out?



Great edgy shot. complimentary colours and styling.

Overall your work is pretty good. You have some strong images but also some mediocre images which may be worth dropping in the future. Your styling and lighting is all there and you have good models I think if you were to experiment with angles and perspective when shooting you would create more interesting images. All of your pics seem to be shot from the same angle, stood in front of the model, maybe trying crouching, get a different angle, walk around the model as they stand still and photograph them from different viewpoints.

Good luck

Thanks for taking part.

Hope my advice is helpful

Thanks for taking part.

Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time and being so thorough.

Mark

GemmieV wrote:

Right, your portfolio is crammed!
You have alot of professional looking imagery.



Beautiful shot your skin looks great and this has been retouched well.


This one is quite similar to another in your portfolio but not as strong I would consider dropping this one.



I don't think this one looks very professional to be honest. I don't like the really bright highlight on the side of your face and think the styling is scruffy.



This is so cool love how creative it is! You look great in it also.



This one looks amateurish I would consider dropping it. The lighting is poor and attention to detail is lacking.



Love your pose but the strange marks in the background need to be edited out to make this picture its best.



You have this one in black and white and in colour I would choose just the one and delete the other.

The third row down has four similarly shot photographs maybe chuck in a couple full body shots to break the similarity in that row.

I would remove the fourth row apart from the pink creative shot.


The composition on this shot could be worked on.



This one is really cool love how different it is.

I think you would benefit from having a clearout of your portfolio, try and keep your strongest images in. Remember quality over quantity.

Good luck

Thanks for taking part.

Thanks so much - really good advice

LuweeAngeles wrote:
I'm ready, give it to me!

Hello!

I love your montage images! I hoped this was your unique style as you do them so well.



This montage is really strong I would possibly make this one into two sets of images with the different backgrounds. Personally I prefer the top set of images and think they would be stronger apart from the other set.



Your lighting is great love the setting also.



The eye is too obviously photoshopped for my liking, it lets down an otherwise beautiful image.



There is not enough light on your llama in this image and her eye is overly photoshopped it looks unnatural.



The lighting in the background is good but you need to light your llama more effectively aswell. Especially the face.

Your work looks professional I think you should experiment with lighting your llamas more. Maybe do some more montages they look awesome in your portfolio.

Hope this helps

Thanks for taking part.

Your work looks professional I think you should experiment with lighting your models more. Maybe do some more montages they look awesome in your portfolio.

Hope this helps

Thanks for taking part.

Thanks very much, your inputs are very much appreciated.

Yes you're right, I only used natural light/ambient light on those images. I'm going to get me some reflectors and speedlights as we speak.

Marissa Hanley wrote:
yes?

Hello,



This one would be fantastic if the photographer hadn't focussed on the background! You look amazing in it.



Great shot you look great. Really good catwalk image.



This is a nice shot but I would remove the strange purple/pink vignette around the image and straightening up the image so the horizon isn't wonky would make this one look more professional. You have a good figure.



Love this, such a professional shot great colour tones and styling. You look great.



This lighting in this image is a bit flat, it is definately worth editing. Your expression is beautiful.



Great pose and expression, love the angle at which this was shot.



Again, the photographer hasn't focus on your face. The fabric in front of you is in focus instead. Also there is no light on your face at all. A shame as your pose is strong.



I think your expression is strong in this image. Your body is overexposed slightly but the exposure on your face is fine.

I think you have a strong look and you could do very well. You just have to work with more educated photographers who will light you and focus on you properly to show you off to your best.

Thanks for taking part.

Kelli Maire wrote:
If your still doing it, any suggestions?

Hello,



This is the only image where the lighting has be thought out.



The shadows and lighting aren't brilliant. Your styling is good and you are pretty. Your skin looks great also. You need to work with some professional photographers who understand lighting as it is such an important element in photography and will help you stand out as a professional. So far your images look very amateur which is understandable as you are just starting out.



Again poor lighting, your expression is gorgeous and like your pose. Your photographer or a retoucher could have used photoshop to smooth your skin to make this image stronger.



This pose isn't so flattering, the shape of your top makes you look a little short in this position.



To give you an idea of post processing and what it can do to make an image look more professional, this is what I would do to this image: Clone out the marks on the floor, soften the creases in the curtain, smooth your skin out and get rid of any imperfections, and darken the highlight behind your head as it is distracting. When shooting this one I would have focused on you rather than the green pole thing behind you, and I would have taken this so the image as a whole was brighter, this boosting the colour in your top and bringing out the highlights in your hair.

Working with someone who understands photography and lighting would benefit you highly. You have a good look and definately think you should go for it!

Keep in touch I would like to see your portfolio grow.

Thanks for taking part.

RONMA wrote:
Yes please.

hi,



The contrast in this isn't great the background is too bright for your subject.



Try and keep one shot from each shoot in your port rather than a few it shows you have variety in your work. Having a montage works but only when the images used are of the same standard which these are.



Your model is underexposed.



Love these great poses and the model has good energy. The middle shot is my favourite. It's beautiful.



Stunning shot love the angle, colours, lighting and model. Great shot.

I think you should focus on balancing lighting between your background and the model to get the best shots you can I would also suggest working with more models to up your variety in your portfolio. You have plenty of potential and think you will do well. =]

Thanks for taking part.

pxspace wrote:
Sure, would love to know

This one is great I was hoping you would have a before and after shot.
You have made all the detail in the feathers stand out and have covered all the basics such as skin smoothing, hair tidying, eye sharpening, general edge tidying, and adjusting the light slightly for her skin tone.
The only thing I would suggest for this image is tidying up her hair slightly where it curls at the front and at the side there are a couple strands that are out of place and distracting. Maybe just soften those areas a little so they flow better with her hair.



This one is great but if it were me I would have just chose the one to keep variety of shot in your portfolio. It was also fit aesthetically better in your portfolio without leaving negative space under the smaller thumbnail beside it.



This one is lovely you are drawn to her eyes which are nicely retouched and not over the top. Although her forehead and eyebrows are so smooth its almost starting to look unnatural. Her hairline across the top of her forehead is very straight which may add to it looking the tiniest bit unnatural. =]



Nicely edited, I bet it took ages getting all that hair to look so nice and full!
This shot and the one next to it are long and shorter in proportion to the others in your portfolio which may not be an issue for you but aesthetically could look better in a row of similar sized images.



Gorgeous image. Love it!

Your portfolio is so professional looking your standard of work is top quality. I am really impressed and although I am not primarily a retoucher I hope my comments make sense to you and you can get something from them.

Thanks for taking part!

GemmieV wrote:

Hello!



This one is interesting. I don't usually like montages but you have created this one well and all the photo's compliment each other. Nicely lit and the composition is great.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27654477

Above. Intense expression and good choice of background colour, it compliments the white liquid and her skin tone well.



Beautiful model and love the colour tones. nice composition also.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/23269323

Raw and edgy =]



The focus is bad in this image. I'm not sure what you are trying to say by keeping this image in.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22787745

Above. This is my least favourite image in your portfolio. It is not as classy or professional as some of the other work in your portfolio and is similar to a better image you have have uploaded.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22787696

Above, I much prefer your artistic nudes compared to full frontal nudity.
I would like to see some more artistic nudes that focus on shape, lighting and colour tone rather than naked in the shower dripping with milk or whatever the liquid is. I think it would be beneficial to define your work are you an artistic nude photographer or glamour?

Hope this helps

Thanks for taking part.

Thanks for your effort - I'ts really nice to hear some word from the other side :-) I'll take your words with me, but I had to say - I don't like glamour or the body as a landscape .... I'm in for the feeling the moment and when it's "ugly" .... it is :-)
Anyhow ..... once again, thanks for your time and your sensitive way .. love it.

GemmieV wrote:

Hello!



This one is interesting. I don't usually like montages but you have created this one well and all the photo's compliment each other. Nicely lit and the composition is great.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27654477

Above. Intense expression and good choice of background colour, it compliments the white liquid and her skin tone well.



Beautiful model and love the colour tones. nice composition also.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/23269323

Raw and edgy =]



The focus is bad in this image. I'm not sure what you are trying to say by keeping this image in.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22787745

Above. This is my least favourite image in your portfolio. It is not as classy or professional as some of the other work in your portfolio and is similar to a better image you have have uploaded.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22787696

Above, I much prefer your artistic nudes compared to full frontal nudity.
I would like to see some more artistic nudes that focus on shape, lighting and colour tone rather than naked in the shower dripping with milk or whatever the liquid is. I think it would be beneficial to define your work are you an artistic nude photographer or glamour?

Hope this helps

Thanks for taking part.

Thanks for your effort - I'ts really nice to hear some word from the other side :-) I'll take your words with me, but I had to say - I don't like glamour or the body as a landscape .... I'm in for the feeling the moment and when it's "ugly" .... it is :-)
Anyhow ..... once again, thanks for your time and your sensitive way .. love it.

GemmieV wrote:
hi,



The contrast in this isn't great the background is too bright for your subject.



Try and keep one shot from each shoot in your port rather than a few it shows you have variety in your work. Having a montage works but only when the images used are of the same standard which these are.



Your model is underexposed.




Love these great poses and the model has good energy. The middle shot is my favourite. It's beautiful.



Stunning shot love the angle, colours, lighting and model. Great shot.

I think you should focus on balancing lighting between your background and the model to get the best shots you can I would also suggest working with more models to up your variety in your portfolio. You have plenty of potential and think you will do well. =]

Thanks for taking part.

Thank you. I'll take all that you've said into consideration. I've got a lot to learn and photography is so much fun!

BL Headshot Photography wrote:
If you are still going, I'm open to feedback, thanks!

Hello!



Nice lighting. I would smooth out the wrinkles in the backdrop though they are a little distracting. This shot would look good with a black background also.



This set of images shows up quite small in your portfolio and therefore do not stand out as much as if they were posted singularly.



Beautiful shot with gorgeous lighting and model, I would smooth out the wrinkles in the backdrop as they are distracting. I would also only include this image from this shoot in your portfolio rather than two from the same shoot. it keeps variety throughout your portfolio and this one is stronger as backed up by your views and comment count.



Strong composition and styling for this image. Her skin looks perfect also.


You have some nice shots, you seem to understand lighting and all your models look great. Kepp on going with new models and locations to get your variety throughout your portfolio.

Thanks for taking part.

GemmieV wrote:
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Thanks for taking part!

Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it!

P.S. I edited out of your quote the text and images so it wouldn't "clog up" the thread.

GemmieV wrote:
Hello!

I'm not usually a fan of this type of image but this one impresses me, based on composition and your form. Good posing.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26700177

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27985597
above, beautiful lighting and pose.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27985604
above, not sure on this one you look a little headless in the thumbnail.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27780372
beautiful pose in the above image.



This one is a very offensive expression and doesn't fit in your portfolio.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26986555
You look great in this one but I'm not sure about the halo of light which surrounds you as it is unnatural.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26986507
Beautiful pose

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27707170
I'm not so keen on this one its borderline snapshot in my opinion. The lighting doesn't seem very well thought out.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26355689
Fantastic pose and expression love the freckles really nice shot.

You have some great photos only a couple I would consider removing, the one that doesnt fit and the borderline snapshot one. =]

Thanks for taking part.

Thank you very much!  I appreciate the compliments, and I will consider removing those two.

CRUIKSHANK PHOTOGRAPHY wrote:
Yes please

Hello



Love the colour tones and the effects you have used in this photograph great dark style.



Not sure on the lighting on this one, its unconventional a bit of light to fill in the left side of her face may have balanced the lighting a bit better. You can see where you have edited out her shoulder strap as there is a lighter line up her shoulder. unless it is a tan line.



Cute shot nice colours and love the styling.

I would suggest experimenting with a couple of lights when lighting your models. Try also lighting the background seperately to your model to reduce the shadows.

Thanks for taking part.

Penelope Davis  wrote:
I'd love some advice

Hello,



This is nicely lit but what is that light coloured thing? is she holding some cheese or a sponge, is it a wall she's stood behind? Only having one and a half eyes in the shot makes the viewer a little uneasy because they want to look at both eyes but have to switch across to the one fully showing.



Her eyes look bright but maybe a little too oversharpened and the colours are lovely. I get that she is leaning on the wall but because of the perspective some might say she looks like she has a really small arm.



Love her pose and styling beautiful model.



Cute shot the wall in the background helps the viewer realise that its a wall in the foreground. Love the colour of her hair and eyes.



This one is not quite sharp there is a slight blur in her eyes.



Nice idea. Would have been better if you hadn't cut her toes off.



Her skin hasn't been photoshopped very well, looks like the impurities are just blurred. you could use spot healing tool to get a nicer effect.



This is a nice natural shot, the focus is good on her face the only thing I would change is the crop. I would have zoomed out a little so there is more space around her eyes or cropped so there is less room above her feet and more below her face.



Really strong image love the simple editing and the lighting. The models expression is captivating.

My advice to you is to pay attention to detail when you shoot your images to include all the important elements and avoid including any confusing elements that are not important to your final image. Practice editing your images and when you've shot an image zoom in to the pic to ensure your focus is spot on.
I think you only need to fine tune the way you work to get some really excellent results.

Thanks for taking part.

Fotografica Gregor wrote:
I would appreciate the input - thank you in advance for your time and thought

Hello!



This one has some beautiful colours in it and her skin looks great however there is a tiny amount of camera shake/blur in this image looking at her hand and eye on the right, its also noticeable on her necklace. Do you have another from this shoot?



Gorgeous shot great lighting and styling. Composition is spot on and her skin looks great. Make up is good but personally the lip liner or editing on her lower lip to make it thicker bothers me because of the difference in texture and colour it looks a little unnatural to me. It's still an awesome shot though.



Beautiful lighting and background =]



Powerful shot great perspective.



I'm not so keen on this one her eyes look oversharpened and there is a highlight that looks almost smudged from her shirt to her back.



The highlights in this shot are blown out. The other pic of this model is really nicely lit. I would consider dropping the above to keep variety in your portfolio.




Another gorgeous shot great lighting styling and model.

You have a lot of professional high quality work in your portfolio. I would suggest keeping the best image from each shot in your portfolio to keep the variety rather than having two or three. Quality is more important than quantity.

Thanks for taking part I hope my advice is useful to you.

Emera wrote:
I would love some advise! Thanks so much.
Cheers,
Emera

Hello!



To be honest I don't think this expression is doing anything for you in this photograph. I get what you were going for but don't think your eyes are intense enough to pull this one off.



Again this expression isn't the best you look confused and angry whilst a little bit drunk in my opinion (sorry I don't mean to be rude, just honest) =[

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/14465003
This is a lovely, cheerful, natural shot love your expression in this one.



This photograph is nicely lit but your face is really out of focus.



The original of this image (not rotated, upside down or with eyes overly photoshopped) would have potential to stand out in your portfolio. Do you have the original to upload?



You look lovely in this shot you have a gorgeous smile.



Your expression and pose look really uncomfortable and awkward in this shot.



Nice styling in this shot. Your hair looks good.

If you really want to grace the front of the big magazines then you need to work with some professional photographers who can give you direction and who understand lighting, focus, retouching etc. You should practice your facial expressions in the mirror everyday and work on some more varied poses. I think you have a lot of heart and want to succeed. Usually you can tell how good your images are by the number of comments on them especially when compared to how long they have been posted. Keep an eye on yours to know which ones to replace when you get new photos.

I would suggest working with artzography more as he seems to be the best tog you've worked with so far.

I hope this helps you and that you recognize that what I'm suggesting is to help you.

Thankyou for taking part.