Hi,

I'd like some thoughts on my first photo and whether it's beneficial to my portfolio.

Thanks.

it is beneficial but only because it's a full-length image of you. It doesn't really depict your body type too well though.

I couldn't help but notice that you've requested critiques a few times before. Have you learned from the critiques? If so, what have you learned?

Thanks for your reply. I guess I want to have a varied port and know what makes a good photo. Also helps with posing tips.

The best posing "tip" that I can give you is to shoot with good, experienced photographers. - even if you have to pay for them. Try to find someone who will teach you or mentor you. Check their references etc.

okay, enough said about finding good photographers. It's been suggested before...


The last image in your portfolio for instance. A good photographer wouldn't have shot that image, for at least these reasons. You hand looks completely cut off at the wrist. You need to at least show your thumb. As it is now, it looks amputated at the wrist. A camera sees in 2D - not 3D. Also, your hair has an asymmetrical part to it, so a good photographer will key light you from the side where your part is.

Other than than that, the image is okay. It has a "snap shot" feel to it. at least is shows a little (happy) emotion.

If you like getting your picture taken, then keep doing what you're doing - stand in front of a camera. If you want to improve as a model, invest some time, effort and money, and research for a good local 'Tog'

good luck

The one you are asking about isn't one of your strongest shots, nor is it a bad shot. It does show your figure reasonably well, but I think you could probably do even better for a full length pose. That's something to work toward next time you have a photo shoot:






However, it just doesn't jump out at me like either of these two seen below, which are much stronger in my opinion and have better expressions:





Keep at it, work with a variety of photographers and constantly upgrade your poses as you go along, and you will be fine.