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Photographer

Mike McGee Photography

Posts: 75

San Francisco, California, US

Hey all, I'm, new to MM, and really looking forward to being part of this community.
I would love some feedback on my portfolio from both models and other photographers alike.

Here are three selected photos that I would love any feedback on:

Photo 1
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/151018/19/56244f2c88817_m.jpg

Photo 2
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/150930/16/560c76de64590_m.jpg

Photo 3
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/151003/01/560f8ddb5fea0_m.jpg

Here is a direct link to me entire portfolio:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/3774422/viewall

Once again, I appreciate any feedback, and thank you for your time.

Oct 18 15 07:37 pm Link

Photographer

E H

Posts: 847

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

1 st is a good image but is the wrong placement, the eye are one the short side of room, placed on the other side it would give more moving room. Breaking this composition rule leads to the feel of crowding to the short side, leaving the viewer questioning why if you had all this room and becomes off putting.
 
2 nd Not a fan of the pose the open squat 99.9% of the time, the total right arm looks lost and out of place, (needs to be doing something or better placed, relaxed), the bad angle or the centering. It does have nice catchlight in the eyes and a nice shooting height.

3rd  again good image but the placement again is crowding the short side when there is more room to be had. Here is a quick question to ask yourself before you pull the pin, Do I need that?? do you really need the leaves/ forest behind the tree trunk?? There is not enough around here so you need more? but(the catch 22 only you know) if that was your intent then yes you do need them. The other thing here was editing in the eyes needs to be worked on. On my calibrated monitor they are showing white in shade which should be impossible, should be just a little grey and not full white.

Just little things to watch from, no biggy...

Oct 18 15 08:44 pm Link

Photographer

Mike McGee Photography

Posts: 75

San Francisco, California, US

E H , thank you for your critique and your comments!
I greatly appreciate them.

Oct 19 15 08:56 am Link