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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Bored in my hotel room and too tired to go anywhere. Ask me anything. Warning: I'm not always nice and you may not like what I have to say.
Reopen. I don't want to do homework. Help me procrastinate.
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Dan K Photography
Posts: 5581
STATEN ISLAND, New York, US
Working on this new website. What do you think of the layout and while you are looking what do you think of the photos in the "Portfolio" gallery? http://danknafophotography.com/
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Dan K Photography wrote:
Working on this new website. What do you think of the layout and while you are looking what do you think of the photos?
http://danknafophotography.com/ First thing I notice is there is no "about me" or bio section. IF I AM A CLIENT HOW THE FUCK AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHERE YOU ARE?!
Hate the negative space on the right side of you home screen.
Also, I've been waiting on your images to load since I started typing this.
When your work is good, it's really, really good, but I question why you included some images that drag down the quality of everything else. Cull that sucker ruthlessly.
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IDiivil
Posts: 4615
Los Angeles, California, US
I'm curious to know how you feel of my current portfolio and what next direction I should be seeking.
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JWest
Posts: 1000
Asheville, North Carolina, US
Since we're on the subject. I just started working on my website...thoughts so far? www.jojowest.com
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E e v a
Posts: 1724
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Your portfolio is amazing.
What do you think of my portfolio? How do you think I should improve? (please tell both good and bad)
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Fotografica Gregor
Posts: 4126
Alexandria, Virginia, US
I'll ask your opinion on my portfolio - any way you like - over all, general perception, an image or images, whatever strikes you - carte blanche - and hope it helps with the boredom
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
fullmetalphotographer wrote:
So which of theses three shots do you like better and why? None of the above. Learn to control your lighting, stop Photoshopping everything to death, and choose better models.
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DougBPhoto
Posts: 39248
Portland, Oregon, US
B R E N N A N wrote:
Bored in my hotel room and too tired to go anywhere. Ask me anything. Warning: I'm not always nice and you may not like what I have to say.
I'll go for the next 30 or so minutes. Go. What wine do you wish you had right now ?
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Nicole Nu
Posts: 3981
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
How is my overall port right right now?
Anything you would add/change?
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
DougBPhoto wrote:
What wine do you wish you had right now ? Any. I will tfWine delivery right now. I am in Rochester if anyone wants to take me up on that. And I'll love you forever.
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JCB522
Posts: 52
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Off topic:
1. How do you feel about how Canada handled the F35 procurement
Industry topic:
2. Do you feel a photographer should show a wide array of images in their port to show that they're dynamic or focus more on a style to show that they're refined
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Jojo West wrote:
Since we're on the subject. I just started working on my website...thoughts so far?
www.jojowest.com Holy Jesus, did the world end and it's 1998 again? Think simplicity. You're not 12, your name shouldn't be purple or in a stupid font.
unless you have stunning work, my clothes don't come off for free. What in the fucking fuck? If you expect to be taken seriously, delete this now.
And you should totally be taking your clothes off for free to get some decent work in your portfolio. Delete everything in your portfolio and start over.
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IDiivil
Posts: 4615
Los Angeles, California, US
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Paige Morgan
Posts: 4060
New York, New York, US
What other directions should I head? Any words of wisdom appreciated 
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Samantha Emme wrote:
Your portfolio is amazing.
What do you think of my portfolio? How do you think I should improve? (please tell both good and bad) Spanks!
Bio: I don't care if you're married, and photographers wanting to work with you don't either. I am not an advocate of having your rates on your profile.
Your avatar does not serve you well; it looks awful in thumbnail, and I never would have clicked on your profile if you hadn't asked me to.
I am pleasantly surprised by your portfolio though. A lot of your poses, especially in your full body shots looked forced, awkward, or uncomfortable, and you have a tendency to look like you're sneering in some of your older work.
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
IDiivil wrote:
Thanks for the tips. I value your opinion, so I'm going to screw around with my portfolio and see if I can't make those changes ;P
Also, I hope to have high end beauty to post soon. Waiting on a publication to go through so I can actually post them online 
Pot, meet kettle: my portfolio needs a serious culling too, I'm just too lazy to do it 
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E e v a
Posts: 1724
Nashville, Tennessee, US
B R E N N A N wrote:
Spanks!
Bio: I don't care if you're married, and photographers wanting to work with you don't either. I am not an advocate of having your rates on your profile.
Your avatar does not serve you well; it looks awful in thumbnail, and I never would have clicked on your profile if you hadn't asked me to.
I am pleasantly surprised by your portfolio though. A lot of your poses, especially in your full body shots looked forced, awkward, or uncomfortable, and you have a tendency to look like you're sneering in some of your older work. Thank you very much! (also thank you for having mercy on me lol!)
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Fotografica Gregor wrote:
I'll ask your opinion on my portfolio - any way you like - over all, general perception, an image or images, whatever strikes you - carte blanche - and hope it helps with the boredom The quality of your work is unpredictable; some is wonderful, especially your fashion stuff, other stuff is......wtf were you thinking? Such as.....
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30825400
WHY IS HER BEAUTIFUL FACE DARK?! 
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30877320
Bad hair, makeup, framing, crop, post, and flat lighting.
Pick a genre, stick with it, and get better at it.
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
PDF IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY wrote:
will the world end in 12/21/12 ? I have no wine right now. It may as well end.
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Maruschke
Posts: 543
Darfield, Canterbury, New Zealand
I know my port still needs alot of work and I am going to pay someone to give me decent shots but do you think I have a good enough look?
and do you have any genre you think I would be good at?
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Llobet Photography
Posts: 4915
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Oh wise and pretty soothsayer...
What should I delete from my portfolio?
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PDF IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY
Posts: 4606
Jacksonville, Florida, US
B R E N N A N wrote:
I have no wine right now. It may as well end. I will toast a glass in remembrance of you dear, goodnight
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
NicoleNudes wrote:
How is my overall port right right now?
Anything you would add/change? How is your boat? Your alcoholic beverage? Your software? Ooooooh, you meant portfolio.
You have a solid book, well done. I would like to see more risk taking in your posing.Some of your work just looks like "hot naked chick just standing there," which, while cool, is repetitive.
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
JCB522 wrote:
Off topic:
1. How do you feel about how Canada handled the F35 procurement Wait, you mean to tell me Canada has a military?
Industry topic:
2. Do you feel a photographer should show a wide array of images in their port to show that they're dynamic or focus more on a style to show that they're refined I prefer a photographer to be amazing at one particular style/genre, and then perfect that, rather than being mediocre/decent at a variety of genres.
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Dan K Photography
Posts: 5581
STATEN ISLAND, New York, US
B R E N N A N wrote:
First thing I notice is there is no "about me" or bio section. IF I AM A CLIENT HOW THE FUCK AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHERE YOU ARE?!
Hate the negative space on the right side of you home screen.
Also, I've been waiting on your images to load since I started typing this.
When your work is good, it's really, really good, but I question why you included some images that drag down the quality of everything else. Cull that sucker ruthlessly. Still working on the website. I will make sure to have that info.
Thanks for your thoughts.
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Paige Morgan wrote:
What other directions should I head? Any words of wisdom appreciated You're awesome.
If you must have tears in your portfolio, move them to bottom; none of them are flattering or showcase you as a model (also why I have none of my tears in my portfolio).
Keep on keeping on in the edgy (OMG I can't believe I just typed that word), gritty fashioney stuff.
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Maruschke wrote:
I know my port still needs alot of work and I am going to pay someone to give me decent shots but do you think I have a good enough look?
and do you have any genre you think I would be good at? Sigh........I so don't wanna type this, I'm not really a mean person, but I wouldn't be doing you any favors by blowing smoke up your ass.
Don't pay someone. You have a cute face, keep modeling as a hobby. Unless you start doing nudes, you don't have what it takes to make it in this industry full time, or to recoup the expense of hiring someone. Unless you have a metric fuckton of money, then hire away, and send me some too.
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Paige Morgan
Posts: 4060
New York, New York, US
B R E N N A N wrote:
You're awesome.
If you must have tears in your portfolio, move them to bottom; none of them are flattering or showcase you as a llama (also why I have none of my tears in my portfolio).
Keep on keeping on in the edgy (OMG I can't believe I just typed that word), gritty fashioney stuff. Duly noted and appreciated. Time to wait 5 minutes for the damn "organize photos" to load
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Maruschke
Posts: 543
Darfield, Canterbury, New Zealand
B R E N N A N wrote:
Sigh........I so don't wanna type this, I'm not really a mean person, but I wouldn't be doing you any favors by blowing smoke up your ass.
Don't pay someone. You have a cute face, keep modeling as a hobby. Unless you start doing nudes, you don't have what it takes to make it in this industry full time, or to recoup the expense of hiring someone. Unless you have a metric fuckton of money, then hire away, and send me some too. hahaha thanx 
yep doing it as a hobby because of my short ass lol
thank you for the advice
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
BlueMoonPics wrote:
Oh wise and pretty soothsayer...
What should I delete from my portfolio? Everything after the 3rd row.
You want to work commercially? This missing details shit will not fly:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22102261
Bright as the day is long is a hair tie on her wrist.
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Jeffrey M Fletcher
Posts: 4861
Asheville, North Carolina, US
and then I see you're done.
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Llobet Photography
Posts: 4915
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
B R E N N A N wrote:
Everything after the 3rd row.
You want to work commercially? This missing details shit will not fly:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22102261
Bright as the day is long is a hair tie on her wrist. Thanks for the advice!
What's funny is that I didn't know what that thing was on her wrist at the time I took the shot and later uploaded it. I thought it was a bracelet of sorts.
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JWest
Posts: 1000
Asheville, North Carolina, US
B R E N N A N wrote:
Jojo West wrote:
Since we're on the subject. I just started working on my website...thoughts so far?
www.jojowest.com Holy Jesus, did the world end and it's 1998 again? Think simplicity. You're not 12, your name shouldn't be purple or in a stupid font.
What in the fucking fuck? If you expect to be taken seriously, delete this now.
And you should totally be taking your clothes off for free to get some decent work in your portfolio. Delete everything in your portfolio and start over. Lol, thanks.
Photographer
Fotografica Gregor
Posts: 4126
Alexandria, Virginia, US
B R E N N A N wrote:
The quality of your work is unpredictable; some is wonderful, especially your fashion stuff, other stuff is......wtf were you thinking? Such as.....
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30825400
WHY IS HER BEAUTIFUL FACE DARK?!
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30877320
Bad hair, makeup, framing, crop, post, and flat lighting.
Pick a genre, stick with it, and get better at it. Hi B R E N N A N -
on the first image - because I was trying to be too artsy about it lol - but her beautiful face is all over my port in other shots point well taken
on the second - um,, yeah - you're right
and on the advice - really good actually - but I don't *want" to pick just one genre lol
Thank you for the critique - you were very kind actually
Cheers
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B R E N N A N
Posts: 4247
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Back at it for a little bit. Go.
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It may be an okay image of you, but I can't get past the technical flaws, so I don't care how attached you are to it, that shit needs to go. 
