cheshiredave wrote:
Hi, Carmen -- you are beautiful with a lovely figure. Your port is kind of all over the map in both subject matter and quality, though. As an art model, based on the drawings of you, you obviously know how to hold yourself. It would be great to see that in photos, though, rather than the drawings.

What it really comes down to is, what do you want to shoot more of? The same way as a designer you wouldn't put all your designs in your portfolio, only what you want to do more of, that's how you should treat your modeling portfolio.

This is not to say you should limit yourself to one or two things -- but make sure that you have great photos of the things you want to do more of. The bodyscape shot is excellent. Most of the other black-background shots are lesser quality -- the lighting doesn't show you off well. The implied nude with your legs crossed is a nice pose -- I just wish the photo showed you off better.

The beauty headshot is good, but there's something just a little tentative about your connection with the camera, as if you weren't completely comfortable. Your expression in the wine shot is more natural.

Hope this helps!

First at all Thank You Dave! Your Critic is very enriching.

I will double check my Port. To be honest the idea was to show "diversity"; but now I get it, the message was wrong send it.

Do you mind if I back with you for another review after modify the portfolio?

Thanks again,
Carmen

Blimey Studios wrote:
Welcome to Canada and MM!!

Your portfolio is off to a good start.

I'll give a few general tips.

Always try to shoot with the best photographers that you can.
Always cull out the poorest of your images.
One look - one image.

This image here:

by crossing your legs toward the camera, the near leg looks bigger than it really is, try to remember to cross your legs away from the camera.
Secondly, we prefer to see the side of the hand, not the whole back of a hand. It might feel weird to hold your hand a certain way, but it looks much better.

Best of luck!!

Thank you Blimey! Always is appreciated a very "warming" canadian welcome (Def. NOT the same weather like in Mexico!)

You are right about the pose, not as excuse but, maybe is the art model background. I will have this in mind for the next shooting. Thanks to make me see the mistake.

Good critics (like yours) helps to improve,
Carmen

DespayreFX wrote:
Definitely above average for starting out. As stated before, your port seems a little all over the place. I would start by removing all the paintings, it's great that you've got them, but they do more for the painter's port than they do for you. I don't mind them, they just don't make me want to hire you (which is the point of a port, no?).

I would say of all the shots, you look most comfortable with the nudes, I don't see nearly as much awkwardness in those as I do in some of the others. I like the star wars shot too, but crop tighter, get the jeans out of it, never seen a trooper wearing jeans.

That's what I see, hope that helps.

Of course it helps DespayreFX!

You got me, yes, as art model I'm more use-to Nude than the other genres. But I really like to improve in Fashion, a long way... Cosplay is just for having fun!

Thank you again,
Carmen

Carmen Ortega wrote:
I will double check my Port. To be honest the idea was to show "diversity"; but now I get it, the message was wrong send it.

Do you mind if I back with you for another review after modify the portfolio?

Believe me, I have the same issue -- there are too many different things I like to shoot.

Please do get in touch if you want another look after you refine your port.

cheshiredave wrote:
Believe me, I have the same issue -- there are too many different things I like to shoot.

Please do get in touch if you want another look after you refine your port.

I know! But OK, I guess with the time I will define better my style.

Port modified, may I have your opinion again?

Thanks in advance,
Carmen

Ike Lace Photography wrote:
Hire a photographer, and work harder.  You're trying but it's *not* enough.

"The World is for the ones who don't give up..." and I will continue trying!

Thank you for your time Ike,
Carmen

Orca Bay Images wrote:
Hi Carmen,

You're lovely, but some of the images do little or nothing for you and don't belong in a model's portfolio.

Thank you Orca Bay!

This kind of critiques are really helpful; some times we need another point of view to notice our weak points. I will continue working to improve my Portfolio.

Thanks again,
Carmen.

Lee_Photography wrote:
This for me is the strongest image in your portfolio
How ever I would like to see the hair under better control
Add dynamics, rotate models right shoulder toward camera and lower it, raise chin slightly, have your eyes look more where your nose is pointed, this will add white to both sides of your eyes

You have a great look
I wish you well

Hi Lee Photography,

I'm taking notes on your suggestions, I'm sure that small details make a big differences

Thank you for your time,
Carmen

GRMACK wrote:
Someone mentioned hands above.

This is one of the better hand posing guides I've found on the web.  I often refer to it for a refresher.

http://www.thoughtfulphotographer.com/p … ing-shots/

Good luck!

Thank you GRMACK!

Looks like the link is not working as it should. I'm very interested, could you please tell me where to find that info?

Carmen

cheshiredave wrote:
Your revised port is definitely a step in the right direction. Now I would just weed out the weaker shots. A general approach is to only show one shot from each look you do, two at the most.

But if you want to do more commercial kinds of jobs, you'll need more commercial-looking images in your port.

Hi again Dave,

OK, then I will work on new commercial photos.

Thanks to help me to improve my Port!
Carmen