|
Hello Everyone! Working on developing a stellar portfolio, I would really appreciate any feedback, tips, or critiques, from more experienced models/photographers etc. Also, what are the best questions to ask on MM when there is potential interest to work with someone? Critiques can be challenging to hear but besides simply practicing, I believe there is really no better way to improve! Oct 28 15 09:29 am Link Anna_Hudson wrote: Anna, first and foremost work with a full team... i.e. hair stylist, makeup artist, wardrobe stylist... only then are you likely to realize your full potential... without a full team there is little chance of creating breathtaking imagery... the devil is in the details and without team synergy you'll not see a return on your time invested on set... Anna_Hudson wrote: Again, inquire if a full team is being provided for the session, and if so who are it's members... Anna at the commercial level a Call Sheet is used which enumerates all relevant details about a shoot... and at the upper echelon of the industry an agency "voucher" is carried by the model which explicitly quantify precisely what the model is being hired for... Anna_Hudson wrote: In my minds eye only your YUMS tear warrants being in your book... work on your repertoire.... ELLE, VOGUE etc are excellent sources to study and learn pose dynamics from... trust that this makes sense... Oct 28 15 11:20 am Link Wonderful advice and exactly what I needed! Thank you so much Thomas! Oct 28 15 01:40 pm Link First I'd change the photo you have for an avatar-kind of weak.The series in the white one piece swimwear/bodysuit are your best samples.Look to get more shoots under your belt with talented photographers whose work you like.Good Luck!!! Oct 28 15 02:14 pm Link Thomas Van Dyke wrote: Anna_Hudson wrote: Anna, first and foremost work with a full team... i.e. hair stylist, makeup artist, wardrobe stylist... only then are you likely to realize your full potential... without a full team there is little chance of creating breathtaking imagery... the devil is in the details and without team synergy you'll not see a return on your time invested on set... Anna_Hudson wrote: Again, inquire if a full team is being provided for the session, and if so who are it's members... Anna at the commercial level a Call Sheet is used which enumerates all relevant details about a shoot... and at the upper echelon of the industry an agency "voucher" is carried by the model which explicitly quantify precisely what the model is being hired for... Thomas 'nailed' it. Oct 30 15 08:22 pm Link Thank you for all of the advice! I am in the midst of a move so it has made coordinating photo shoots challenging. That being said, I cannot wait to get in front of the camera and work on making a grade A portfolio! Oct 31 15 08:30 am Link You've been getting fine advice, but the first thing that hit me when I saw your portfolio was this:  It does a poor job of showing you off, so it doesn't belong in a portfolio. Oct 31 15 09:34 am Link When professionals said what they said it is time for my humble opinion. You need to work on your facial expression and I really mean it. On all of your photos you have the very same face. Hundreds of video tutorials can be found on the internet that will help you with that problem. Try to attend some group photo shoot it will result with lot of good photos, which may lead to further cooperation. Besides during group photo shoot there is make up and hairdresser present so it will only contribute to your portfolio. I hope my advises were helpful. Cheers Oct 31 15 10:08 am Link Great advice and I certainly agree. Looking up lots of information to help my angles and understanding the importance of lighting when posing! Nov 04 15 01:26 pm Link Richard Majerski wrote: +1 Nov 04 15 09:42 pm Link I find it rare that you wind up on a TF shoot with a wardrobe stylist, working for free. Work with a good team, yes. But to me that means Photographer/model/MUA. Stylists... again, once in a blue moon on a TF shoot. Odd to see this advice thrown around. Nov 05 15 01:05 am Link HO Photo wrote: I agree with the wardrobe thing. Once in a blue moon. Sometimes an editorial thing aiming at something like Schon. Nov 05 15 08:45 am Link Good to know. Yes I would find it challenging and almost impossible to have a full team for a trade to shoot. Nov 11 15 11:06 am Link |
