Forums > Critique > Serious Critique > New Nude 18+ - what do you think?

Model

Kelly Kooper

Posts: 1240

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

https://www.modelmayhem.com/26633#32885945

It's quite different for me but I love the style and the photographer! What do you think?

Jun 08 13 12:55 am Link

Photographer

Sedition1216

Posts: 273

Buffalo, New York, US

Not a fan of the post processing, you look great though.

Jun 08 13 01:00 am Link

Photographer

Jeffrey M Fletcher

Posts: 4861

Asheville, North Carolina, US

Nice image. I think it shows you off in a flattering way and is good work on your part.

Jun 08 13 03:32 am Link

Model

Kelly Kooper

Posts: 1240

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Thank you both, I really appreciate your comments smile

Jun 08 13 03:39 am Link

Photographer

H D P

Posts: 31

Stuart, Florida, US

no crazy about post

edit can / could be nicer

nothing on you; just on post processing

Jun 08 13 03:44 am Link

Photographer

B R U N E S C I

Posts: 25319

Bath, England, United Kingdom

Not great, looks very amateur sadly.

You can do better than this by working with better photographers, on a trade basis.

Even if you get paid for shitty nudes, they're still shitty nudes and aren't doing your portfolio any favours.





Just my $0.02

Ciao
Stefano

www.stefanobrunesci.com

Jun 09 13 07:20 am Link

Photographer

DVP Photography

Posts: 2874

Broomfield, Colorado, US

Nice pose, and a good look at you!  The lighting is very flat, distracts from the photo.

Jun 09 13 06:04 pm Link

Photographer

LA StarShooter

Posts: 2730

Los Angeles, California, US

That Italian Guy wrote:
Not great, looks very amateur sadly.

You can do better than this by working with better photographers, on a trade basis.

Even if you get paid for shitty nudes, they're still shitty nudes and aren't doing your portfolio any favours.





Just my $0.02

Ciao
Stefano

www.stefanobrunesci.com

I agree.  I thought it made you look unattractive.

Jun 09 13 06:16 pm Link

Photographer

bmiSTUDIO

Posts: 1734

Morristown, Vermont, US

That Italian Guy wrote:
Not great, looks very amateur sadly.

You can do better than this by working with better photographers, on a trade basis.

Even if you get paid for shitty nudes, they're still shitty nudes and aren't doing your portfolio any favours.





Just my $0.02

Ciao
Stefano

www.stefanobrunesci.com

What Stefano said. Don't settle for mediocrity.

Jun 09 13 06:22 pm Link

Model

Kelly Kooper

Posts: 1240

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Thanks so much for your responses guys.

The photographer that shot these is actually a very highly regarded photographer here in Australia. He was the Art Director for a major newspaper for over 20 years, went to one of the most sought after photographic schools in the country and has two photography/design degrees and won many photography awards, including the AIPP's (Australian Institute of Professional Photography) Student of the Year.

I really appreciate your thoughts though, it's been interesting and very surprising to see what everyone else has thought.

Jun 09 13 09:40 pm Link

Model

Kelly Kooper

Posts: 1240

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Also, as a side note - how do you delete a comment on one of your photos? I can't seem to find anything.

Jun 09 13 10:12 pm Link

Photographer

James Barry

Posts: 681

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kelly Kooper wrote:
Also, as a side note - how do you delete a comment on one of your photos? I can't seem to find anything.

underneath the comment, there is a link to delete the image

Jun 09 13 10:24 pm Link

Artist/Painter

aquarelle

Posts: 2056

Chicago, Illinois, US

Kelly Kooper wrote:
The photographer that shot these is actually a very highly regarded photographer here in Australia. He was the Art Director for a major newspaper for over 20 years, went to one of the most sought after photographic schools in the country and has two photography/design degrees and won many photography awards, including the AIPP's (Australian Institute of Professional Photography) Student of the Year.

Interesting to know, but it doesn't make the photo any better.  Many photographers (and artists) may have many degrees, and many, many years of experience, and many, many, awards, and can still do crappy work.  This photo is a prime example of that.

Jun 09 13 10:24 pm Link

Photographer

James Barry

Posts: 681

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

i think the shot is unflattering....especially in light of the many beautiful shots in your folio

Jun 09 13 10:25 pm Link

Model

Kelly Kooper

Posts: 1240

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Thanks guys.

I've removed the shot from my folio.

I know the lighting is the same but do you like this shot any better -

https://www.modelmayhem.com/26633#32903658.

It's been quite well received on DA so far.

Jun 09 13 10:34 pm Link

Artist/Painter

aquarelle

Posts: 2056

Chicago, Illinois, US

Not showing up.

Jun 09 13 10:41 pm Link

Model

Kelly Kooper

Posts: 1240

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Post hidden on Jun 09, 2013 10:58 pm
Reason: 18+ Images
Comments:
All 18+ images must be linked

Jun 09 13 10:48 pm Link

Artist/Painter

aquarelle

Posts: 2056

Chicago, Illinois, US

Better find a way to link it, because 18+ photos are taboo in the forums.

I'm averse to over-processed photos, and this is one.  It's just too hard to see your lovely figure through all the fussing.  I think you have much better work in your port.  So does the photographer, in his port.

Jun 09 13 10:57 pm Link