ikonas Boston wrote:
Greetings folks. After a long hiatus, I am finally back.

Prior to posting, please read carefully guidelines spelled out on page 1.

Thanks

I've recently deleted a lot so there's not much there, but I'd still love to hear your thoughts!

JC Strick wrote:
I've recently deleted a lot so there's not much there, but I'd still love to hear your thoughts!

Greetings JC,

I am glad your port is brief - less work for me but more importantly, brief ports are always more captivating.
Delete this image for the following reasons, as listed in the guidelines I provide on Page 1 of this forum:
[1] AVOID VARIANT IMAGES - the image next to this one has a much better  expression
[2] DELETE IMAGES WITH POOR POSE OR EXPRESSION - her expression is contrived


Delete this image as it has the feel of a snapshot, the girls are just posing for the camera, and there is no clear concept that I can discern. Or am I missing here something? I know this image got 11 comments, but if you read them they are politely weak comments.



You have several great images, this one is my favorite for her thoughtful pose, styling, light and color

Alissa Christensen wrote:
I would love to know which is my weakest image. I am working hard to really build up a quality port that shows not only my modeling ability but my acting as well. Thank you in advance:)

Hello Alissa, thanks for stopping by and I appreciate you specifying your goals (wanting to show your acting ability) as this helps me provide a more targeted critique. Like the port of the previous photographer, your's  is compact which is a good thing.

I propose you part with the following two images, as they violate rule [1] - AVOID VARIANT IMAGES plus your expression is week.



My favorites are this one as it shows your gorgeous face in great light


And this one for your amazing body and great alluring expression as you may do one on a sexy movie set:

Jennifer Millikan Keene wrote:
Let me hear it.

Hello Jennifer. I propose you get rid of three images according to my guidelines I spell on page 1 of this forum

Get rid of these two images as they violate rule [1] -  AVOID VARIANT IMAGES  - same dress, same location




Also you should can this one for rule [2] DELETE IMAGES WITH POOR POSE OR EXPRESSION. Additionally this image make you look beyond your age and is not flattering to you true beauty


My favorite image is this one as you are engaging the camera well, and I love your hair and styling


All the best

Sean Scarmack wrote:
I'm in

Greetings Sean,

Firstly I propose you change your AVI. Use your best work to draw a viewer in. Keep the self portrait inside your port.

I propose you remove either one or both of your railroad images. railroad theme is a cliché and it devalues your port.   Furthermore there is no concept behind these images as your model just smiles at the camera.


You have several great images. This portrait is one of my favorites for its color tones and light


Hope this helps

Layla_B wrote:
Let me know

Hello Layla,

I think your port is pretty diverse, there are no variants. Your poses and expressions are great. I would say keep them all. If you are trying to free some space because your reached your quota, I propose you invest in your hobby and upgrade your membership. If you really insist then I would get rid of this one just because its got least comments. I know this is a copout, but sometimes it is good to listen to your audience. See rule [4]


One of my favorite is this one for the great contrast and your lovely legs


Best wishes

Grady Richardson wrote:
I'll play.

Hi Grady,

I will be a bit tougher on you because you are an experienced photog with some great images, but your port organization is poor according to my standards. Please go back to page 1 where I spell my guideline and you will see you have the following problems.

Rule [1] variant images. there are many which seriously  drag down your port.
You should delete images for rule [4] - listen to your audience.

You have way too many images in your portfolio. I propose you first delete half of them so you are left with 50 of the best ones. Then hide 30 of these and show only 20 of your very best. When you do that, feel free to come back here for a follow up evaluation

Good luck

Thomas Joramo Sikkeland wrote:
I love the idea of this thread!
I hope to get more pictures in the future but right now I dont have what you wanna look at.

If you still wanna take a look I would like you to tell me my one or two best pictures so I can keep them while the others disapear when I get new shoots

Keep up the good work!

Hi Thomas,
You are on the right track - delete as many as possible and only keep the best. And it really makes sense especially in your case as your port images, while excellent, are too similar.

Keep the first image as it is a great portrait showing your handsome features and your expression is quite commercial. The photography is good too.


The second one to keep is this one as it shows your six pack in a great light.


Good luck and feel free to come back here once you add new images

ikonas Boston wrote:

Hello Layla,

I think your port is pretty diverse, there are no variants. Your poses and expressions are great. I would say keep them all. If you are trying to free some space because your reached your quota, I propose you invest in your hobby and upgrade your membership. If you really insist then I would get rid of this one just because its got least comments. I know this is a copout, but sometimes it is good to listen to your audience. See rule [4]


One of my favorite is this one for the great contrast and your lovely legs


Best wishes

Thankyou!

Random Image wrote:
If your still doing it open to learning more today than I knew yesterday!

Hi Random,

I propose deleting this image as it is a variant, plus her expression is poor.


I would also propose removing several images where it seems you used  your camera built in flash head on as this destroys the depth of the image. Your primary light source should always be from the side, back or top but never from your direction. Use your built in flash only as fill in source.

And my favorite image is this one. The primary light source is from top/behind

Seems I commented on this image just recently and this is what I said:
May 14, 2014 7:39pm - Simple yet classy. She could be a princess at a polo fame.

HO Photo wrote:
Hit me with it!

Please read and my guideline spelled out on page 1 of this forum which says:
"Be specific as to what are your concerns and in what areas you think you need most help. I will NOT respond to one liners such as "I'll play" or "I am in"

Nestor Martinez wrote:
nice go for it!

Please read and my guideline spelled out on page 1 of this forum which says:
"Be specific as to what are your concerns and in what areas you think you need most help. I will NOT respond to one liners such as "I'll play" or "I am in"

Bernadette Newberry wrote:
Let me know

Please read and my guideline spelled out on page 1 of this forum which says:
"Be specific as to what are your concerns and in what areas you think you need most help. I will NOT respond to one liners such as "I'll play" or "I am in"

Random Image wrote:
Thank you.  I appreciate your taking the time to do this!


Made some changes, if you have more time open to feedback.

And sadly none of the pics are using direct flash, all are either OCF or direct light.

(I decided you were right about a lot of things lol, part of it being that this image made a better avatar, I think)

I think your port is much stronger now. And I agree about the selection of the AVI - it is captivating yet  her poor expression is not visible

Crmphotography wrote:
Why not I've been cutting the number of photos back.  Not sure what to cut next

Greetings,
You are a talented photog but your port does need some work. firstly, like I tell most people, your variants must go - see my rule [1] on page 1. I counted at least 15. These in my mind seriously drag down one's port.

Few other images must go too. This one has poor pose and expression.


Same for this one. Plus you must can all the other variants of this red head, only keep one. See below.



Weak expression and poor image tonality


Ok, now for my favorites. Your best image of spacepromise. Awesome light on her hair, good expression. Your audience voted for her too.


I am a sucker for ballet, and you and Julia did a great job creating this understated beauty in an urban setting


Best of luck