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I feel like I can no longer look at my own portfolio objectively - I am bored with it. Do I have too many images? Are there weak ones that need to go? How can I tweak it to make it more visually engaging and less same-y? Your feedback is appreciated. ~Rose https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/3311195/viewall Jun 04 15 09:45 pm Link Porcelain_Rose wrote: Nothing to be bored about. A nice portfolio. But I think you have too many images - 15 or so of your very best would be better (too many to look through now). You mentioned "same-y". That is one place to start thinning out your portfolio. It will be tough for you because you have few, if any, weak images. Jun 04 15 10:18 pm Link +1 Also, with so many wonderful pictures, you can trim the even slightly less than perfect. If I had a studio and $$, I would hire you in a NY minute. All the best. Jun 05 15 11:08 am Link I think you fashion and themed images are actually stronger than most of your artistic nude shots; to me, in the clothed pictures you seem to be posed more naturally and seem more confident and more beautiful; in many of the nudes I get the feeling you're overthinking them, which is a shame, because I think you have a very graceful figure, and I'd like to see your nudes look as natural and emotive as your other work. As to the quantity, I think you can allow yourself more than 15 images, but for most models, less is more in the port; just be sure to have one or two excellent example images from each style/genre you want to seek work in -- in order to showcase your range and versatility -- and include at least one straightforward, classic headshot and at least one portrait showing you with an honest, approachable smile. Your portfolio is about marketing yourself well, and I don't know one photographer who doesn't appreciate working with a model who seems from the outset to be an easygoing, pleasant individual. A good smile photo tells that story to your intended audience. Jun 06 15 09:51 am Link Just want to say, you are really beautiful and you have such great hair! also, I would say, that I think alot of your nudes actually are stronger than your fashion images, I think getting rid of all of the studio shots you have would be great in strengthing your portfolio. you look fine, but the fashion is very dated, and the photographer was not very good, it looks really amateur. where as alot of your nude photographs seem to be taken with photographers of more depth. also that black and white one at the top is kind of strange to have in a modeling portfolio, I think its better for a photographer. Jun 06 15 04:15 pm Link When I look at a model's portfolio, my aim is to decide if there is enough evidence that she would be a good prospect to work with, and your portfolio fulfils that purpose abundantly, so it does not matter to me that you may have some photos that are less than brilliant as far as the photography goes because the photographer's ability and the model's ability are two separate things. That being said, you do have plenty of photos in your portfolio, so it would not do any harm to thin out some of the technically weaker ones, but whether you or do or not would make no difference to me in deciding to work with you. Jun 06 15 06:17 pm Link 2A Models wrote: Thank you for the critique. Could you give me an example or two, from my portfolio, of images that seem less natural/confident? Jun 06 15 06:58 pm Link Zoe Flood wrote: Thank you for the critique! Can you link me to specific example of the above, so that I know exactly what you're talking about? Many of my images are studio shots, it would help me to know which images I should consider removing. Jun 06 15 07:02 pm Link You look fantastic but I agree with the member who spoke to your clothed fashion shots not being very good. I'd personally trim things down to 30 images. Images like this do nothing for you at all While you aren't a photographer you seem to have a artistic eye. Check out this site for thoughts and ideals you can perhaps offer to photographers. Many newer shooters and some established photographers like input from models: http://illusion.scene360.com/art/53348/ … otographs/ Jun 06 15 09:38 pm Link Since you asked (someone else) for examples, I was able to pick out 20(!), which would still leave 48, more than enough. Row 1 #3 Least appealing to me  ROW 2 #2 Can't see your face, #3 Nostril shot, can't really see your face https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … a09851.jpg https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … bdb362.jpg ROW 3 #1 Can't see your face, #3 Just not a good shot of you, all elbows and knees and face angle https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … e9143d.jpg https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … d08aa0.jpg Row 4 #1 Can't see face https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … e3f870.jpg Row 5 #3 Not the best light or pose (tummy) https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … e9987a.jpg Row 7 #4 Not particularly flattering https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … a9af6a.jpg Row 8 Love the pose and the clouds, floor is jarring https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 575d61.jpg Row 10 #2 You're too obscure https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … d3ac32.jpg Row 11 #1 Too much foreground and background sharpness - looks like a snapshot  #3 Silhouette means I can't tell it's you. https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … da00dd.jpg Row 12 #4 Cliche - not best pose for you.  Row 13 #1 Can't see face https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 8a7c00.jpg Row 14 #1 Can't see your face https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … ee7b20.jpg #4 The photo just above it in the row above is better https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 17993f.jpg Row 15 #2 Actually a better pose but you're too far away to see that it's you. https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … d4004b.jpg #3 Not a fan of upside-down faces, snapshot lighting, lovely smile. https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … adac7e.jpg Row 16 #1 Can't see your face https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … c39c8c.jpg #2 Not a good snapshot of you  #3 Major ribcage, not a fan of those. https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 0834b8.jpg I hope this is helpful. Also, doing this list was a major logistical task because you have so many pictures. It shouldn't be that difficult for a potential client to find the one he/she wants. Good luck and I love your work! Jun 07 15 10:34 am Link |
