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Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

I'm jumping on this wagon smile

Just lil ole me, if you care for my opinion
I will tell your good, bad, and ugly.
But first i'd like you to give me idea an idea/inspiration for what you think I should do for my next shoot!



Everyone is welcome to play smile

Mar 06 13 09:20 pm Link

Photographer

That Redhaired Girl

Posts: 1280

Phoenix, Arizona, US

RachelReilly wrote:
I'm jumping on this wagon smile

Just lil ole me, if you care for my opinion
I will tell your good, bad, and ugly.
But first i'd like you to give me idea an idea/inspiration for what you think I should do for my next shoot!



Everyone is welcome to play smile

Messy! I suggest getting messy!
Whether it be paint sprayed on the models, wading in mud or just going crazy with makeup, I think it would be fun to get grungy with your deep crisp style

Mar 06 13 09:23 pm Link

Photographer

Dark Attitude Photo

Posts: 2829

Rochester, New York, US

I would recommend Motion Strobe light shots in B & W

Mar 06 13 09:33 pm Link

Photographer

TDSImages

Posts: 1017

Salt Lake City, Utah, US

I would recommend adding more color to your port...

Mar 07 13 05:26 am Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

That Redhaired Girl wrote:
Messy! I suggest getting messy!
Whether it be paint sprayed on the models, wading in mud or just going crazy with makeup, I think it would be fun to get grungy with your deep crisp style

Great suggestion, thanks!
It was hard to find a "good" because most of your pictures look amateur, lack depth, poor composition, lighting... So on and so forth
Keep practicing! smile
Good:[img]http://photos.model mayhem.com/photos/111114/17/4ec1c52a6775b_m.jpg[/img]
Bad:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/091008/19/4ace9e8250fb5_m.jpg
Not good, not interesting, no connection!
Ugly:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/070905/23/46df88f0b9c8b_m.jpg
This is not good .. not executed well and confusing !

Mar 07 13 05:44 am Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Dark Attitude Photo wrote:
I would recommend Motion Strobe light shots in B & W

What do you mean motion strobe?

Over all your black and white looks pretty good.. Work on using pictures where the models don't look like you caught them at a bad moment, crop and composition
Good: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31685940
Simple and not trying too hard!
Ugly :https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130216/12/511feded2ffed_m.jpg
Many things wrong with this! Pose, wrinkled background, models lack of face..
Bad:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130302/11/51325136b59f1_m.jpg
Terrible composition! You caught the model in an unattractive moment! And bad crop

Mar 07 13 05:57 am Link

Photographer

DScottPhotography

Posts: 141

Bradford, England, United Kingdom

I agree with the messy theme. Love to see you in a Rankin style paint powder shoot.
https://designyoutrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/i1c81.jpg
Maybe not quite as extreme as that, but you know tongue And some close ups of that beautiful face.

Mar 07 13 04:38 pm Link

Model

Meggera

Posts: 91

South Gate, California, US

TDSImages wrote:
I would recommend adding more color to your port...

I agree with that. More color would be nice! Maybe something crazy...like splattering a bunch of paint or something everywhere and have a model frolicking through it. smile

Mar 07 13 05:48 pm Link

Photographer

JIOPIX

Posts: 1183

Brighton, Ontario, Canada

I think your b&w work is beautiful.  Would love to see what you could do with some bodyscapes.

Mar 07 13 05:59 pm Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

TDSImages wrote:
I would recommend adding more color to your port...

I am working on adding more color, it's so hard though haha
It's like an addiction converting everything to b&w haha

Good: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110407/08/4d9dda44e4ef0_m.jpg
Now this is interesting! Wish you had more like it!
Bad: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100919/08/4c962e5a2dbba_m.jpg
It's just all too posey and contrived!
Ugly: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120320/07/4f6893c8a5340_m.jpg
Great concept! Not so great execution. I wish it were more polished and I feel as if there is just too much going on!
Bad:

Mar 07 13 06:33 pm Link

Model

Mary Zdo

Posts: 176

San Ramon, California, US

I was going to say "more color!" but then I saw that everyone else already said that...but I'll still go with that. Maybe some shots with emphasis on movement similar to your avatar pic but with more color, maybe in the form of crazy stylistic makeup?

Mar 07 13 07:18 pm Link

Model

Aly Catt

Posts: 402

Oneonta, New York, US

more color.

Mar 07 13 07:19 pm Link

Photographer

Select Model Studios

Posts: 818

Tempe, Arizona, US

I hate to sound like I'm copying everyone, but I agree with you need more color!

Mar 08 13 01:02 am Link

Photographer

Foto Priganica

Posts: 50

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Hola ... I'd say you should try some fashion with male models for a change...B&W!

Mar 08 13 01:12 am Link

Photographer

Bravo Magic Images

Posts: 765

Temple City, California, US

classic.  please do

Mar 08 13 01:19 am Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

DScottPhotography wrote:
I agree with the messy theme. Love to see you in a Rankin style paint powder shoot.
https://designyoutrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/i1c81.jpg
Maybe not quite as extreme as that, but you know tongue And some close ups of that beautiful face.

That looks like a lot of fun!

Good:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130226/13/512d2f11a0291_m.jpg
Good try at fashion! Next time get a stylist hair and MUA it helps!
Bad:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130226/08/512ce7a125318_m.jpg
I love freckles! But this composition, and focus is off
Ugly:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130226/08/512cdd52dfc68_m.jpg
Her expression and pose are not flattering at all!

Mar 08 13 05:44 am Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

JIOPIX wrote:
I think your b

Mar 08 13 06:04 am Link

Photographer

JIOPIX

Posts: 1183

Brighton, Ontario, Canada

RachelReilly wrote:

Thank you!
I have this thing about artistic nudes ESP body scapes.. I'm not a fan at all!!
I don't know why though. I suppose I should do it anyway just to say I did right? Haha

Good:http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29912922 18+
I do like this, the colors and her expression looks genuine
Bad:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121017/03/507e8ec0998d2_m.jpg
Watch your models facial expression.. It's not flattering
Ugly:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121019/10/50818cda8c086_m.jpg
The retouching and cropping .. Just no!

Really surprised by your selections.  Thank you for taking the time to look smile

Mar 08 13 06:29 am Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

JIOPIX wrote:

Really surprised by your selections.  Thank you for taking the time to look smile

I was overwhelmed by all the photos in your port but I did the best I could

Mar 08 13 06:41 am Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Meggera wrote:
I agree with that. More color would be nice! Maybe something crazy...like splattering a bunch of paint or something everywhere and have a llama frolicking through it. smile

Thanks for the input!
Your profile lacks professional photos but I'll do my best
Good:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130130/21/510a0008d5433_m.jpg
You look like a llama here
Bad:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111230/11/4efe0b1a77078_m.jpg
Seriously? You look bored to death! Not flattering angle either.
Ugly:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090514/13/4a0c7d31e7fd9_m.jpg
Not attractive makeup or expression

You have so much potential but you desperately need to seek out some good photographers!

Mar 08 13 06:47 am Link

Photographer

JIOPIX

Posts: 1183

Brighton, Ontario, Canada

RachelReilly wrote:

I was overwhelmed by all the photos in your port but I did the best I could

LOL smile

Mar 08 13 06:50 am Link

Photographer

TampaFoto

Posts: 668

Tampa, Florida, US

I would like to know please. I would like to see you do something with water or Milk.

Mar 08 13 06:57 am Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

JIOPIX wrote:

LOL smile

What's so funny?!

Mar 08 13 07:04 am Link

Photographer

JIOPIX

Posts: 1183

Brighton, Ontario, Canada

RachelReilly wrote:

What's so funny?!

I just appreciated that you tried so hard.  Made me chuckle.  I didn't mean anything mean by it, if that is the way you took it.

Mar 08 13 07:13 am Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Haha ok.
I didn't want to pick the obvious

Mar 08 13 07:20 am Link

Photographer

Jorge Kreimer

Posts: 3716

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Please do, Rachel. smile

Mar 08 13 11:38 am Link

Model

Ceci L

Posts: 235

Villena, Valencia, Spain

Already said; more color smile

Mar 08 13 12:05 pm Link

Photographer

Sedition1216

Posts: 273

Buffalo, New York, US

Do me!

Mar 08 13 12:08 pm Link

Model

Meghan Hale

Posts: 335

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

I think you would be great to do a powder-paint photo-shoot (think: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_If5Fydhk1H8/T … /Lanie.jpg )

Now lay it on me smile

Mar 09 13 11:53 am Link

Photographer

Jeff Fiore

Posts: 9225

Brooklyn, New York, US

I'm in smile

More cool location fashion shoots...

Mar 09 13 12:03 pm Link

Photographer

Lou DiGesare

Posts: 159

Scotia, New York, US

Try me...

Mar 09 13 12:36 pm Link

Photographer

Face Artistx

Posts: 70

Orlando, Florida, US

More shots in nature or just more natural shots in general!

I'd love to hear your opinion with an emphasis of what I should get rid of smile

Mar 09 13 01:30 pm Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Mary Zdo wrote:
I was going to say "more color!" but then I saw that everyone else already said that...but I'll still go with that. Maybe some shots with emphasis on movement similar to your avatar pic but with more color, maybe in the form of crazy stylistic makeup?

Sounds like fun, thanks for the suggestion!

Good:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130303/13/5133ba7b1bcb6_m.jpg
Bad:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130221/01/5125ec44919c5_m.jpg
Ugly:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130224/19/512adf4ea6df8_m.jpg

Mar 09 13 01:37 pm Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Just Aly wrote:
more color.

Good:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130309/08/513b5fe4e8f7a_m.jpg
Bad:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130307/09/5138c925e0084_m.jpg
Terrible crop and your facial
Expression!
Ugly:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121115/14/50a572a1062b1_m.jpg
Really? Very unflattering expression

Mar 09 13 01:41 pm Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

ShotbyRon wrote:
I hate to sound like I'm copying everyone, but I agree with you need more color!

Ok thanks!

Good: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130224/18/512ad39747ed5_m.jpg
Not that good though, id play w better lighting/ practice capturing models in a better moment
Bad:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121116/14/50a6b975875df_m.jpg
Ugly:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121116/14/50a6b99139672_m.jpg

Mar 09 13 01:47 pm Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Foto Priganica wrote:
Hola ... I'd say you should try some fashion with male models for a change...B&W!

You're so right!
I want to work w male models, just gotta find em lol

Good:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111207/04/4edf5bb936e5b_m.jpg
Watch your crop though
Bad:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110429/02/4dba8a89b9d92_m.jpg
What? This is creepy !
Ugly:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130227/05/512e03c9bfd4e_m.jpg

Mar 09 13 01:52 pm Link

Photographer

Philip R

Posts: 698

Agoura Hills, California, US

Oh, you're still going. Me, me me!

Mar 09 13 01:57 pm Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Bravo Magic Images wrote:
classic.  please do

Good idea!

Good:18+ https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30906004
Bad:18+ https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30905848
Looks like she's missing an arm
Ugly:18+ https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30905885

Mar 09 13 01:58 pm Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

TampaFoto wrote:
I would like to know please. I would like to see you do something with water or Milk.

What do you mean?

Good:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/101025/10/4cc5ba015db4e_m.jpg
Bad:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/101115/16/4ce1d5982f996_m.jpg
Ugly:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121213/09/50ca0ab59aee6_m.jpg

Mar 09 13 02:12 pm Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Jorge Kreimer wrote:
Please do, Rachel. smile

Good:18+
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29655057
It was hard to pick but I decided to go w this bc it's not obvious, but I love it
Bad:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121211/18/50c7e5555d97b_m.jpg
This is just ehhhh
Ugly:18+ https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 4#30475711
Sloppy and up her nose.

Mar 09 13 03:11 pm Link