retired light reflector wrote:

These are head and shoulders above the rest:




There is something "off" about each of these images that MAKE the image- a hot light in the background, lack of face, etc.

Thank you

retired light reflector wrote:
I can tell you know how to move, I think you should focus on creating shots that are more motion-focused.
I'm thinking along these lines..

Thankyou! I like your suggestions, very much appreciated
From some of the examples I do have something similar in my port, just not in my selection here on mm.
All the best to you!

retired light reflector wrote:

You have an abundance of good work; it is hard to single out an image that I dislike. However, the sheer amount of work means that the GREAT images can get lost in the crowd. If I had to choose your 4 truly standout images:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/37124496 18+ - powerful and dynamic, again wonderful tones and composition; there is a certain mystery to this image that would make me keep returning to it
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/36711348 18+ - another powerful woman, and I just love the depth of skintone and background
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/36485813 18+ - great dynamic image, I love the expression; this is a cat in the air away from the iconic image of Salvador Dali
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26426681 18+ - a great contrast between a calm face and moving hair; there is a wonderful push-pull to the image

Thanks your words mean an awful lot to me

tentacula-org wrote:
I'm always open for receiving rough feedback. We Finns are not touchy  :-)

I haven't updated the gallery since a while so I know there's irrelevant things in there, but do bring it on if you have a moment.

You have a great sense of mood and story telling:


I think that is your strength.

I think you should choose one camera, and for a month shoot every day with just that. Focus on the technical- how do you achieve a high contrast image vs. low contrast image? What does f 1.4 look like vs. f 16? Once the technical things become second nature, it's like you have more vocabulary to tell stories with images. You have a good sense of story, just need more words to draw from.

retired light reflector wrote:

These two are my favorites:


However, I wish that they weren't so perfectly in focus. I feel like you should have mirrored the general styling of the images and taken a different angle, maybe added a little motion blur or shallower focal length, and/or more dramatic lighting; something to keep the mystery and complete the image.

Thank you for your observations!

Emmie Wong wrote:
Me please

I think with the right creative team you could pull off some really great concepts. Don't be afraid to go overboard with makeup, styling, facial expressions, etc. I know for myself at least, there is a certain comfort and freedom in being a character.

This is my fave:

You're young, have great energy, and I think you should keep modeling as long as it is a fun and positive experience for you. Best of luck in school!

DespayreFX wrote:
Hit me... but not like you're my ex.

If I treated you like an ex I'd delete every photo of you in my phone and not talk to you

I feel like you're still searching for what you want to do. I don't see a cohesive theme, idea, or look to your portfolio. Maybe narrow in on a project, keep it simple, and see what happens.

Bed of Chaos Imaging wrote:
I'm curious

Pretty much same sentiment as above.

If I were a model, I would have no idea what to expect from a shoot. Maybe upload only things that you would like to currently work on with people from here.

Roy Nelson Photos wrote:
My ego hasn't been dented in a while.  New photos on top, old friends on the bottom.

I think you need to go back to tweak your studio lighting setup, because this is not good lighting for portraits:


This should be cropped to a horizontal because all my eye is doing is searching for the nipple tbh and not focusing on the face or product, cropping will better direct the eye


The bottom of this image is awkward. Why did you crop at that part of the leg? Why are her hands like that?


If you want any other advice ask away, that was the long and short of it

Pauline Yee wrote:
me please!

More stuff like this:


You have a great look for stock and commercial work, I think that's what you should focus your portfolio on.

retired light reflector wrote:

More stuff like this:


You have a great look for stock and commercial work, I think that's what you should focus your portfolio on.

Thank you very much

-fpc- wrote:
would love your thoughts if you are still going...

Portraits are your strength



You understand how to compose a frame and when to click the shutter
Keep exploring and creating more

dLight wrote:
I'd like to hear your opinion too.

*pulls out retired ballerina badge*

This shot bothers me greatly:

The angle of the foot is not pleasing to the eye, and the ribbons are tied in the wrong area. Unless you have a very experienced ballerina, I would recommend not using pointe shoes with models, since they require years of training and experience.

If you want to use an image from this shoot, search through the other images, or maybe crop out the foot. The face and the hand in this shot are great.

Paint and Powder Pix wrote:
I would love a critique.  I am very new to photography.  I have been a wig maker, makeup artist, and hair and wardrobe stylist for years.

I am trying to learn photography so I bring the images in my head to life as I see them.

Do I seem to be headed in a good direction?

Thank you so much for your time!

These are fabulous!





I love the styling, hair, makeup; there is a definite mood/feeling to each image. Some of your other images seem closer to snapshots, but I'm sure you could pick out which ones they are. Keep shooting, keep learning how to make your ideas happen through different techniques. You're off to a really great start!

Don Garrett wrote:
OK, I guess I'll have to try this !
-Don

I love the range of tones here:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/14157680 18+

I can see you doing a figure series and unifying them with that effect. I think you should pick one treatment of an image, post only that one, and stick to it. Too many options weakens the stronger image.

I am not a fan of HDR outside of landscape photography, but I think that is more of a personal taste thing.

Hope this was helpful

retired light reflector wrote:

*pulls out retired ballerina badge*

This shot bothers me greatly:

The angle of the foot is not pleasing to the eye, and the ribbons are tied in the wrong area. Unless you have a very experienced ballerina, I would recommend not using pointe shoes with models, since they require years of training and experience.

If you want to use an image from this shoot, search through the other images, or maybe crop out the foot. The face and the hand in this shot are great.

Thanks for the observation.
Yeah, true neither her nor me had any clue on how to tie those thingies...

dLight wrote:
Thanks for the observation.
Yeah, true neither her nor me had any clue on how to tie those thingies...

But, I doubt it takes years of training to learn how to tie them, or model with them. It DOES take years of practice to dance like a pro, though.
-Don

MatureModelMM wrote:
I'm curious, please let me know your thoughts

You're a great example of a fine art model, truly.

Great proportions, classic face, and timelessness to your overall look.

I'm biased and a fan

HarryLII wrote:
Hope Im not late:)

Nope but I'll tag you since I took a few days

You have a great eye, what are you focused on working on right now with models from MM? I think having a project to focus on (or 2 or 3) would help you find the right models and help you as an artist have a clearer sense of what to work on when shooting.

Overall I think you have a great sense of composition/ the big picture and tones, but small details can sometimes bring an image down. Example of what I mean:

GREAT textures, depth to the image, and overall composition; however, the eyes kill it for me.