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The 2ndLIST~ Mentor support for photographers
Tim Little reviewed my port yesterday, and made some worthwhile suggestions. I would like to publicly acknowledge this, and thank him for his effort. This was a Tag I left on his page: Hello Tim, I want to publicly thank you for taking the time and effort to review my portfolio. The 2nd List Mentoring program is a great idea, a real asset to the MM community. I appreciate you helping out a fellow photographer, and hope to be able to "pay it forward" in the near future. I will definitely consider the suggestions and comments you made. Cheers, Dean Feb 24 12 01:46 pm Link Hello Everyone! I'd greatly appreciate a portfolio assessment when someone has a second, I love constructive criticism! Thank you!  Laura Mar 10 12 10:36 am Link Hello everyone, Can someone give me a portfolio assessment? I want to say thank you in advance. I wish there was a mentor in my area. Mar 10 12 11:10 am Link i'd really like someone who has the ability and time to offer some insight and suggestions to improve my overall experience with 1) the craft of shooting photos 2) the craft of processing photos, and 3) the strategy of promoting my craft. first and foremost i am shooting photos because it please me. i don't do it primarily for economic reasons (obviously), however, after 20 years as an art director, i find that shooting photos is much less stressful and potentially more economically rewarding. a potentially good prospect for the future. in terms of shooting models, well, this is where i am lacking the most experience. i REALLY want to shoot people. my scope of interest would be journalism, fine art and art nudes. i know, i know. doesn't everyone? i believe if i can work with the right models i can learn how to capture and process some successful images. i actually had my first "legit" model shoot last week. a very kind 13 year old girl (daughter of a friend of mine), allowed me to shoot some photos for an hour or so, and while i consider this to have been a test, i feel a few of the images were relatively successful. UNTIL... until you dig deeper and then i can pick them apart. i'm hoping to find someone, anywhere in the world, who is kind enough to help me hone my craft and learn to be (most) excellent at creating images. i shoot almost exclusively using available light (although i used a reflector and fill flash with elsa's photos), Canon T1i and that is it. (well, i do shoot with an iPhone as well) i use 95% Lightroom and 5% Photoshop to process. i do not just dump LR presets on my images, i take great care in processing photos as i believe this is a critical part of the craft. i sort of look at it like this: subject, composition, and processing. the rest (camera, ISO, f-Stop, blah blah) is purely incidental and a means to an end. i take great care trying to avoid creating images that are overly trendy in terms of look and feel. i try to minimize "over-processing" and like capturing some sort of feeling. heh. don't we all. for me, the camera is just a way to capture what my eyeball sees. thanks in advance to anyone willing to take me under their wing a bit. i can offer, in exchange, cake recipes (still reading?), marketing strategy, design etc if you'd like to consider a barter. thanks! -tristram more of my work is here: verve62.tumblr.com flickr.com/photos/verve62 Mar 10 12 10:05 pm Link I would like and NEED an assessment. I don't feel that my portfolio "pops" and could definitely use the advice. My camera is OLD but it's all I have, I have next to no equipment so if there's something that you guys think I need I'm listening as well. I'm disabled and I want to pick this up(photography) as an extra source of income. Thanks for your time! Mar 10 12 11:23 pm Link Lamont-Thji Photography wrote: PM sent Mar 11 12 12:15 pm Link Thanks for answering my request. I am glad you guys take the time to do things like this. Thanks again! Mar 14 12 06:19 pm Link We have successfully recruited a new general administrator and Nigerian scammer for this thread. An announcement and cool new things are coming soon! We appreciate your patience with us during this transition. ~Craig Apr 11 12 09:16 am Link Craig Seay wrote: I have agreed to become the new general administrator/moderator of this thread , at this moment in time i reading and reviewing all the mentor threads , learning the ropes so to speak before , diving in.. Apr 14 12 10:20 am Link SJH photography wrote: Classic Apr 15 12 07:56 am Link I changed my name not too long ago from Jose G Studios to J. Vida. Could this please be reflected on the main list?  Apr 15 12 07:56 am Link J Vida wrote: Ok i am on it , will be altered very very shortly for you and thank you for letting us know Apr 16 12 10:10 am Link SJH photography wrote: when the invitations to switch over to the new list were sent out, the name changes were captured. The list should be current for names/location changes up until Mid-march. Anyone who changed anything relevant after that date didn't get captured by myself or Craig. I still have the new banner for anyone who didn't get it yet. Apr 16 12 10:35 am Link Apr 24 12 08:52 pm Link Would like some portfolio assessment. Thanks Apr 24 12 09:17 pm Link I would also like to have a portfolio assessment. Thanks in advance. I know the feedback will be appreciated and used. John Apr 24 12 11:04 pm Link Been out of touch for the past week or so due to loss of a family member , will be back properly after the weekend to answer and review any questions steve Apr 27 12 11:23 am Link I know Montana is pretty empty, but.. Wow. Lol Apr 27 12 11:36 am Link I would LOVE a portfolio assessment. Thanks in advance. Apr 28 12 05:28 am Link SJH photography wrote: Sorry to hear of your loss... May 04 12 07:29 am Link My condolences as well. May 04 12 04:15 pm Link I would love to be a part of this list, if possible! May 07 12 12:36 am Link I'd love for someone (or many people) to look through my port and help me with a direction. I have the opportunity to shoot again soon so I will be able to work towards a more cohesive port. I do not do this full time right now. it is just a hobby when I have free time. I hope to work up to a level where I could be making steady income from it. looking for any advice...dont hold back. im not scared to get ripped apart... -Craig May 07 12 06:37 am Link At this minute in time i am looking, at messages. profiles etc,,, 2 weeks ago i lost my sister i have her 15 year old daughter staying with me to try and get her over a very traumatic time for her as well as me < i am looking , give me a few and all will be cleared in a very short space of time ... thank you for your understanding steve admin May 07 12 08:17 pm Link Craig March Photography wrote: Ill have a look tomorrow when I can put my contacts in. I'll PM some comments when I can get into fine details. At the surface level, not much to rip so far. May 07 12 08:48 pm Link I'd like a portfolio assessment. Any constructive criticism and/or suggestions would be appreciated. May 07 12 08:48 pm Link Really sorry to hear that Steve. All the best from me and take what ever time you want. My review is not that urgent, especially compared to what your dealing with. Again my condolences to you, your family and niece. John May 07 12 09:11 pm Link Done to here. If i have missed anyone please feel free to pm me steve May 12 12 08:05 am Link Just wanted to give a shout out to Steve who gave an excellent review of my portfolio recently. Very indepth and highly recommended. May 12 12 10:55 am Link Thanks again Steve, very in depth review and and excellent suggestions. May 12 12 08:56 pm Link I'm interested in becoming a mentor (Los Angeles, CA). May 23 12 12:18 pm Link Done to here list wil be updated shortly May 24 12 08:27 am Link May 24 12 07:17 pm Link Hello, I'm on the list as a mentor but did not get the new banner can someone please send it to me? Thanks. May 31 12 10:58 pm Link Dengrove Studios wrote: check your inbox Jun 01 12 06:53 am Link Sorry i aint been about i have bought a new home due to suddenly becoming a father to my sisters daughter as sister sadly passed away and i have picked the mantle up and become a dad Forgive me but im back looking into items etc But i know AVD Alphaductions has been taking good care of you and for that i am very gratefull to him Jul 20 12 02:59 pm Link I would like to be placed in the mentor list if is possible. Lancaster, CA. Thanks! Jul 21 12 12:34 am Link If any mentors are still giving out portfolio assessments, I would appreciate an evaluation. Thanks. Aug 02 12 07:47 pm Link Hi, I'd like to have a portfolio assessment. Thanks! Aug 03 12 08:52 am Link ESPhotos wrote: Hi ESPhotos, Aug 05 12 07:39 am Link |
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