Hello Hive Mind.

I uploaded 8 photos to my portfolio of a gymnast with a pink top.

I would like your feedback.  What I did right/wrong.  Especially if you see any retouching issues. 
Which one(s) are portfolio worthy?  Which one's to chuck?


All feedback is welcome.

Thank you.


- WCL

They're in a style that's good for commercial applications but the cropping is too tight which throws off the composition.

If these photos are already cropped, I would revisit them and re-crop to provide more space above her head and less space below the bar.

On the other hand, if you are showing the full frame, I would retain #3 and try for a more square crop on the others, but, if the opportunity was there, I would reshoot with different framing.

Her Top is Very Pink

-- image 40647483    - covered in a block pattern? don't know how that got there.

-- 2 others - 40647904  &  40647495   - roof bracing steel and drywall seam could be retouched out to extend crop upwards


I agree with others - cropping is too tight

Confirming that cropping is the issue here.

Photo 1
It is an interesting action by the part of the subject, but there is nothing that takes this photo to the next step.
Composition, this might work better as a horizontal image, fingers and toes are quite close to borders, hand position could be improved.

Photo 1 and 2 look like the same image just a different crop.


Pose the body to make it look perfect, models right elbow has the skin bunching up, a bend in the elbow would get rid of that, point right toes more.


Extend the legs so they appear long


Great smile
Shape of models left arm can be improved, instead of bending in at elbow, arch back sit up tall, extend the legs for a long appearing look.


Suggested for removal


This is the best shot in your portfolio, [level horizon.].


Another great shot!

I wish you well

Hmmm, I personally feel that this is your only best, professional photo:


The pink gymnast ones are repetitive, I'd say post two good ones that do not have much similarity. 

This one should definitely be removed:


You should have removed the flash and stand from the image:


Green screen/ composition photos really need work, you can tell they are not done properly.

I really wish I could comment on each one but I don't have that much time.

Good luck.

That blurry sword thing doesn't inspire action, it's just blurry.

Thank you everyone, especially those who gave detailed answers!!!