Forums > Critique > Does your Avatar make me want to see your port?

Photographer

EnlightendedPhotography

Posts: 828

Eugene, Oregon, US

Thanks, is this better?

Mar 01 14 01:01 pm Link

Photographer

Danbwr photos

Posts: 109

Wilmington, North Carolina, US

Still Going?

Mar 01 14 01:12 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

EnlightendedPhotography wrote:
Thanks, is this better?

Much better with the contrast. I mike take a peak to see what type of creativity you have been up to

Mar 01 14 01:23 pm Link

Photographer

Larry Holmes Photo

Posts: 5

Savannah, Georgia, US

How about mine?

Mar 01 14 09:45 pm Link

Model

Hellen Makaryan

Posts: 86

Glendale, California, US

mine please!

Mar 01 14 09:52 pm Link

Wardrobe Stylist

Josue P

Posts: 87

Los Angeles, California, US

….I am not sure…. does it?

Mar 01 14 09:53 pm Link

Model

Tricia Belle Storie

Posts: 160

Kapaau, Hawaii, US

I am curious about your opinion of my Avatar. Please tell me your reasoning, as well...

Mar 02 14 06:26 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Danbwr photos wrote:
Still Going?

Can't really see what it is.

Mar 02 14 03:44 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Larry Holmes Photo wrote:
How about mine?

Nice intrigue, but probably not

Mar 02 14 03:45 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Hellen Makaryan wrote:
mine please!

It doesn't really show your best features. Probably not

Mar 02 14 03:46 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Josue P wrote:
….I am not sure…. does it?

Just not enough hook to draw me in. no

Mar 02 14 03:46 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Tricia Storie wrote:
I am curious about your opinion of my Avatar. Please tell me your reasoning, as well...

I looked at your port and very much like your creativity. But this avi would probably not make me want to see more

Mar 02 14 03:47 pm Link

Model

Tricia Belle Storie

Posts: 160

Kapaau, Hawaii, US

Thank you, for your honesty! Is there one amongst the pictures in my portfolio that would, in your opinion, be more suited to act as my Avatar?

Mar 03 14 01:28 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Tricia Storie wrote:
Thank you, for your honesty! Is there one amongst the pictures in my portfolio that would, in your opinion, be more suited to act as my Avatar?

Well, I will tell you what I think. That is pretty much all I can do, and you can choose what to do with what I tell you.

There are avatars that will catch my eye.  When I post on another person's photo, thread. or even on the main page, some avatar's will catch my eye. What makes those Avatar's stand out? Here is a short list:

1. bigger is usually better. Far away photos don't work on a small avatar. They have to grab my attention in about 1/4 of a second at most, and if my eye/brain has to figure out the avatar photo because you are too small in it or it is too busy, then it will not catch my eye

2. Colors.....bright colors catch my eye better. White (not so much a color but you get the idea) and red do the job the best. If you do a B/W then make sure that it really pops me in the face and says "HEY!! Look at me!!"  That is why I use the avatar that I use. It stands out. If the photos was smaller, it would not stand out. Do you agree?

3. Photos with curves and lines work very well. I will quantify this up front by saying I am a huge heterosexual. Just the way I am. We all have things about the opposite sex that really catch our attention. Look at the previous comments I have made......especially the ones that say "100% yes". There is something in the photo that sets the female apart.......legs, curves, behind, eyes, ........those catch my eye alot. And if you can highlight them, then I will more likely look at your port.......and maybe even list  or want to work with you if even possible.

4. Males. As I said before, I am a heterosexual. So you are already at a disadvantage if you are a male model. However, I will look more if you have a very creative avatar (because I like creativity no matter what your sex is), and I also enjoy beauty. Beauty can be male or female, but once again I inherently believe that females have more inherent beauty. Just the way I am.

OK, now to your avatar. I do like your photo. But if I was quickly scanning a page, yours would not stand out. Once again, all this is my opinion, and someone else may give you a different opinion. It has good color, but you....the subject.....is a bit small in the frame. Also it doesn't really have one of the "hooks" that I told you above.

Hope all this helps a bit. Thanks so much for stopping by.

PJ

Mar 03 14 02:29 pm Link

Model

P I X I E

Posts: 35440

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Does it?

Mar 03 14 02:52 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

P I X I E wrote:
Does it?

Your work is fabulous, and you are a fabulous model! But this avi IMO doesn't reflect that

Mar 03 14 02:59 pm Link

Model

P I X I E

Posts: 35440

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Peach Jones wrote:

Your work is fabulous, and you are a fabulous model! But this avi IMO doesn't reflect that

What do you think I should change it to? Thanks for your input, I greatly appreciate it!

Mar 03 14 03:00 pm Link

Model

Chelsea m

Posts: 9

Los Angeles, California, US

Alrighty what about me?

Mar 03 14 03:03 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

P I X I E wrote:

What do you think I should change it to? Thanks for your input, I greatly appreciate it!

IMO these will all get you more traffic:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34692678
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28890876
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27819382


Thanks for asking........good luck!!

Mar 03 14 03:40 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Chelsea m wrote:
Alrighty what about me?

Great leg and gorgeous figure.....those are all going for you. Against you? Your dress is a bit dark, which may mean your photo won't stand out as much. I will say 60-70% yes

Mar 03 14 03:42 pm Link

Photographer

jay_lotus_photography

Posts: 14

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Mine?

Mar 03 14 05:41 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

jay_creativestudios wrote:
Mine?

I like the shot, but not sure of its effectiveness as an avatar. 50% yes

Mar 03 14 08:13 pm Link

Model

Annie S

Posts: 197

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Me! Would like as much help as I can get!

Thanks!

Mar 04 14 08:48 pm Link

Photographer

erik jensen

Posts: 421

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, US

its new

Mar 04 14 08:57 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Annie  S wrote:
Me! Would like as much help as I can get!

Thanks!

Not a bad photo but probably not. IMO you have a couple others that would work better for you

Mar 05 14 02:00 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

erik jensen wrote:
its new

While the photo is very saucy the quality isn't very good.

no

Mar 05 14 02:02 pm Link

Photographer

SoftLights

Posts: 5426

New Orleans, Louisiana, US

I'd like to know please.

Mar 05 14 02:06 pm Link

Model

Elena Antonia Pappas

Posts: 946

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Me  smile

Mar 05 14 02:09 pm Link

Model

Annie S

Posts: 197

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Peach Jones wrote:

Not a bad photo but probably not. IMO you have a couple others that would work better for you

Thanks so much for your help! Which photos do you think would be better? I am also looking to add more pictures to my portfolio, since I've actually only done one photo shoot... haha

Mar 05 14 03:57 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Annie  S wrote:

Thanks so much for your help! Which photos do you think would be better? I am also looking to add more pictures to my portfolio, since I've actually only done one photo shoot... haha

I think you current one now is good along with this one:

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140128/17/52e857cb368f7_m.jpg

Mar 06 14 09:52 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

SoftLights wrote:
I'd like to know please.

good slight splash of red to get attention....
She has nice eyes.......
And the cleavage tease might draw me in......

60-70% yes

Mar 06 14 09:54 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Elena Antonia Pappas wrote:
Me  smile

Excellent look, pose, and presentation

Yes

Mar 06 14 09:55 am Link

Model

Celine Sophia

Posts: 503

Santa Barbara, California, US

Mine?

Mar 07 14 06:25 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Celine Sophia wrote:
Mine?

Your lips and your eyes are def your strong points, and this shot comes very close to maximizing them. I will say 50/50 right now

Mar 07 14 04:35 pm Link

Model

Lu Mercado

Posts: 7

Wilson, North Carolina, US

I'm kinda curious lol
Me please

Mar 07 14 07:03 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Lu Mercado wrote:
I'm kinda curious lol
Me please

sorry but no. Difficult to see what it is at a glance

Mar 07 14 07:25 pm Link

Photographer

Another Italian Guy

Posts: 3281

Bath, England, United Kingdom

hienvy

Mar 07 14 07:26 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Another Italian Guy wrote:
hienvy

I like it. Probably yes

but it pains me that you opt out of lists, because I tried to list it......gorgeous work!

Mar 07 14 07:28 pm Link

Photographer

Another Italian Guy

Posts: 3281

Bath, England, United Kingdom

Peach Jones wrote:
I like it. Probably yes

but it pains me that you opt out of lists, because I tried to list it......gorgeous work!

Thanks smile

Sadly, it's the only way to keep non-18+ images from showing up in Google image searches... hmm

Mar 07 14 07:38 pm Link

Photographer

Reystignac

Posts: 22

Ontario, California, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140307/19/531a93c5cf337.jpg

Mar 07 14 09:17 pm Link