M E Y E R wrote:

M E Y E R wrote:

M E Y E R wrote:
Hey, nice to see a familiar port, I remember your stuff, or critiquing your before, years ago I presume.

I'll keep it pretty short, mostly because you can't teach an old dog new tricks, haha.

Your about me section. What happened ? I get it, you dont want to play by the rules, but it still would be nice for models to read a little about you, more to rule out whether or not you are a psycho, which your not because we have talked, but just reading nothing as a potential model would be a little risky, I like to see something here, anything, just to have an idea of who you are. But the testimonials are helpful , but still, I would fill it in a little bit, its a trust thing, no one really cares about hearing about you per se.

Inside your port its great, very nice high quality images, but I have two minor issues. One is models with their head back so their chin faces upward and sort of makes a mushroom looking thing at the top of their body.  I realize sometimes the face and body can distract from one another on certain individuals (some more than others) but this type of pose kind of kills some of your shots for me.

You obviously know how to take photos, but you shoot in a style that has a slightly dated feel and I would guess you are not 22 years old, haha. I'm not saying its good or bad, but I would consider an update, upgrade, just like an old cell phone, I could picture a kid saying "its time to upgrade your phone dad".  The red shoes and hat in that one photo looks like something out of an a nude art magazine in 1997. We are all guilty of this to some degree, we are a product of our times, but I love looking at photos from 'new' or 'fresh' eyes and seeing new directions and styles emerge, this is kind of the opposite, and again, Im guilty, we all are unless you are 22 ? Are you? just kidding.

Anyway, you get my point. I see those photos and picture a station wagon and a dad bod, some old stories about "one day" "20 years ago" Haha, don't worry Im old too, but your photos would look way better if they all looked like the one you had a ton of "instagram likes" on. The other ones , while slightly similar are way too dated looking.

Thanks,

Ted

I meant to edit not quote, but now you have two versions haha.

M E Y E R wrote:

This is probably going to be one of my faster critiques, but mostly because so many things are where they should be. Your about me is direct and really shows a great attitude, and when I look through your photos I can see some variety, but its not all over the place.  There are a few photos that you could remove, one sitting on the railing perhaps, but overall, for how long you've been doing it, great start.

Something that I often consider male or female is willingness or comfort regarding nudity, not because I have a preference for shooting nudity, never really been my thing, but an openness about that can certainly open up a few doors, but such a personal thing that I would never suggest to do it or not do it, but always something to consider.

I also like that you are not trying to hide things such as height by displaying shots from crazy angles. You have a great physique, great attitude, seem good to work with, just need more experience, so just keep doing what you are doing.

I would try to shoot with photographers who can shoot outdoors well and show you smiling in a more 'lifestyle' type of editorial shoot. I would love to see some smiling fun shots maybe at the beach, but it has to be with a good photographer.

That is one of the main things I would focus on - being open to as many shoots as possible to see what comes out, but still keeping in mind specific directions that would round out your portfolio.

Anyway, looks great !

Thanks so much

Ted

Elena Antonia Pappas wrote:
Hi Meyer I will follow you.......you follow me
Elena Pappas (@elena_pappas) 


                   . Would to know what you think

While we're waiting for Meyer, at least I can tell you that *I* think you have an incredible portfolio