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Model

Miss November71

Posts: 238

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Yes please.
I have more new ones to put up, but not sure which ones to take down.

Aug 11 12 09:51 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Kelly Anne-Marie wrote:
Have a swing at mine. smile

Not a fan of this one, your expression is hard to interpret and photography is mediocre. Get rid of it.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120514/01/4fb0c4c331328_m.jpg

And while you at it, get rid of your car image, I dont get the concept.

My favorite is
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120611/21/4fd6c24246b6e_m.jpg

Great makeup, expression, and beautiul sky (maybe photoshopped in, but who cares). Keep working with professional photographers and MUA's and keep up the great work!

Aug 11 12 09:54 am Link

Model

HEATHER 19

Posts: 1156

Boston, Massachusetts, US

ikonas wrote:

Greetings neighbor. I suggest getting rid of ALL Dina K images, perhaps keep one. I counted 14 making me wonder if it is your port or DinaK's. Below is one example that should go.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120811/05/502650cbabcb0_m.jpg

I love your AVI as well as it's relative image
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110615/14/4df921758458c_m.jpg

but why did you post both. Wouldnt you rather prefer getting 22 comments on one image rather than getting 10+12 comments? too late now but a lesson for the future.

You do have a great look and your port does show it. Would love to work with you.

Sounds good Thanks

Aug 11 12 10:14 am Link

Model

GenesisAn

Posts: 109

Milpitas, California, US

please do tell me whats worth keeping and whats not smile

Aug 11 12 11:14 am Link

Model

BraveNewGirl85

Posts: 17

Portland, Oregon, US

Please? I need some good feedback.

-Amber

Aug 11 12 11:22 am Link

Photographer

L Raye

Posts: 5045

Petaluma, California, US

ikonas wrote:
Get rid of Lisa, second image in the third row. The capture of her lleft breast in this angle is not particularly flattering.

Your overal port is a visual feast and quite creative/ My favorite is the first image of the third row for its unique pose and light. Cant show the link here as its  a nude.

Thanks for the warm compliments.  It will be gone soon.

Aug 11 12 05:16 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

2SIX2 photography wrote:
Please have a look at mine too - Thanks...

Is the blonde biting her lips? While she is beautiful, her expression is not interesting. Delete her.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120408/06/4f819875d0ab4_m.jpg

My favorite: third row first image B&W nude. Great light and pose. just sexy

Aug 11 12 05:54 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Maria Panina wrote:
I'll play

Nice light, background bokeh but Laura's  expression is dead. She must go.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120307/14/4f57e2755c90a_m.jpg

Jovi is my favorite for her emotive expression pose and great B&W implementation.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120705/20/4ff659cf8c290_m.jpg
Also love Carla's and Sofia's expressions and artistic rendering
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111107/22/4eb8c94f5d675_m.jpg

Aug 11 12 06:00 pm Link

Model

Andrea Mathews

Posts: 53

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Me please?

Aug 11 12 06:00 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Camerosity wrote:
Lay it on me.

Not a fan of Apryll's expression and her contrived pose. The image does not match the caliber of your port. She is beautiful but she must go if you want to bring your port a notch higher. If you are still not sure about deleting it, you should note Apryll chose NOT to display this image in her own port.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120124/11/4f1f0b7045f9d_m.jpg

April is my favorite and she is the right choice for your AVI.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111211/16/4ee5465768aea_m.jpg

Aug 11 12 06:09 pm Link

Model

tept

Posts: 4

Los Angeles, California, US

Rip me apart.

Aug 11 12 06:11 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Picture This 808 wrote:
let me know your thoughts.

Delete all your sushi images
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120126/17/4f21f7aa99424_m.jpg

I also suggest removing Moniqua as there is no story and no expression
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100221/14/4b81b179e03b5_m.jpg

You have a GREAT collection of Polynesian beauties. Francine is one of them
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/071002/23/47030fa41696e_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120731/18/501884f6295b5_m.jpg

Aug 11 12 06:15 pm Link

Photographer

PC Williamson

Posts: 32

El Paso, Texas, US

Please provide your thoughts.

Aug 11 12 06:18 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Miss November71 wrote:
Yes please.
I have more new ones to put up, but not sure which ones to take down.

This one is not flattering to your looks and your emotion is vacant
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120621/20/4fe3e6cb20c64_m.jpg


Below the light is amazing and composition is great. Your pose and emotive expression captivate the viewer. Great job
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/101017/20/4cbbc1b4ccf94_m.jpg

Aug 11 12 06:19 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Anneliese Marie Yang wrote:
please do tell me whats worth keeping and whats not smile

I am not a fan of the pink makeup and your expression is blah. Delete it.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120809/22/50249f994780b_m.jpg

My wife is Chinese so I appreciate the traditional Chinese culture including the wardrobe, which you so well display in the image below. I love your qi pao dress and the traditional makeup to highlight your  porcelain white skin. You show emotive expression. The composition and POV are superb.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110823/16/4e543ad41b6bc_m.jpg

Aug 11 12 06:25 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

BraveNewGirl85 wrote:
Please? I need some good feedback.

-Amber

As mentioned before, dupicate images of the same scene must go. This includes your barn series where you raise your hands in a contrived pose. Cant post them here as these are nudes. Keep only one image from Christian Argon series

My fav is the B&W below as it shows your true beauty.https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120130/12/4f26fc83c2d44_m.jpg
Delete its twin color version, so as not to confuse the viewer. Keep up the great work.

Aug 11 12 06:38 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Andrea Mathews wrote:
Me please?

Remove this one for its lack of expression. Besdies, you've already posted a better variant.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120217/21/4f3f34cd57998_m.jpg

While I am not a fan of composites and collages, this one is great for its playfullness and story telling
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120728/22/5014c60adadf3_m.jpg

Aug 11 12 06:43 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

tept wrote:
Rip me apart.

Dont bare your chest as you have no chance of competing against the multitude of hulks lurking on MM. Plus your body is limp with attitude to match. Get rid of this image fast.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120624/18/4fe7c3f00228d_m.jpg

Your AVI was the right choice. I like the preppy/corporate image you project here, something you should continue cultivating in your subsequent shoots.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120501/23/4fa0d766ccd97_m.jpg

Aug 11 12 06:49 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

PC-Will Stills wrote:
Please provide your thoughts.

Delete Peevee Verman's image as you captured a blank expression. I visited Peevee's beautiful port where she shows she is capable of a wide range of expressions.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120710/20/4ffcef3367d5c_m.jpg


While model Khan is gorgeous, several of her images are ruined by raising her hands to make a contrived pose. Plus you have posted too many images of her from the same scene in Thailand. Get rid of a few of these.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120712/18/4fff74e2196d7_m.jpg

Peve Sok's B&W image on the other hand is superb displaying character and emotion. Your AVI rocks too.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120712/04/4ffeb74f50aeb_m.jpg

Aug 11 12 07:00 pm Link

Model

AndreaJ

Posts: 163

Greensboro, North Carolina, US

Let me know, thanks.

Aug 11 12 07:07 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

AndreaJ wrote:
Let me know, thanks.

This B&W ought to go as it renders you too masculine for my taste. Plus your expression shows anxiety, was that what you wanted?
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120706/18/4ff796d25564b_m.jpg

This one on the other hand shows your true feminine beauty, it's elegant in a relaxed atmosphere and the light is damn good.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120308/14/4f592d1ade5a0_m.jpg

Aug 11 12 07:13 pm Link

Model

AndreaJ

Posts: 163

Greensboro, North Carolina, US

ikonas wrote:

AndreaJ wrote:
Let me know, thanks.

This B&W ought to go as it renders you too masculine for my taste. Plus your expression shows anxiety, was that what you wanted?
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120706/18/4ff796d25564b_m.jpg

Anxious was not the look I was going for its just what lended itself at that moment:) Thanks.

Aug 11 12 07:43 pm Link

Model

BraveNewGirl85

Posts: 17

Portland, Oregon, US

ikonas wrote:

As mentioned before, dupicate images of the same scene must go. This includes your barn series where you raise your hands in a contrived pose. Cant post them here as these are nudes. Keep only one image from Christian Argon series

My fav is the B&W below as it shows your true beauty.https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120130/12/4f26fc83c2d44_m.jpg
Delete its twin color version, so as not to confuse the viewer. Keep up the great work.

THANK YOU. I cleaned up my port a bit. smile

Aug 11 12 08:01 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Drew Smith Photography wrote:
Only reason all three are in is because the shoot was only a week or so ago and I was 'testing' them out.

Appreciate your time.  smile

YOU are the artist and decision maker of  your port. Dont let the viewer decide which image you post.

Aug 11 12 08:16 pm Link

Photographer

Francis Vazquez

Posts: 104

New York, New York, US

Do me!

Aug 11 12 08:28 pm Link

Model

Misty R H

Posts: 471

Anaheim, California, US

Why not?  I'm game and always wanting to improve my port.

Aug 11 12 08:43 pm Link

Photographer

Image-IZ

Posts: 217

Angelica, New York, US

As fun as this game sounds, I think we all know the worst shot we have taken!

Aug 11 12 08:51 pm Link

Photographer

Aaron Smalls

Posts: 3

Columbia, South Carolina, US

Go for it... Reworking my whole port next month though. You can never stop progressing

Aug 11 12 08:54 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Image-IZ wrote:
As fun as this game sounds, I think we all know the worst shot we have taken!

Delete all the underwear shots, all male genital shots and the couple as well.

Aug 11 12 09:06 pm Link

Photographer

Eclectic Vision

Posts: 8281

Toledo, Ohio, US

Please

Aug 11 12 09:07 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Aaron Smalls wrote:
Go for it... Reworking my whole port next month though. You can never stop progressing

This one is a great mug shot, but thats about it. Delete it
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111004/15/4e8b82d46268b_m.jpg

This image captures a breath taking beauty and I love the graphics
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111230/16/4efe5b2946559_m.jpg

Aug 11 12 09:09 pm Link

Photographer

dcsmooth

Posts: 1349

Detroit, Michigan, US

Definitely interested in your opinion.

Aug 11 12 09:14 pm Link

Photographer

Vampman Studios

Posts: 364

Chicago, Illinois, US

Me. I need to get rid of some photos but I'm too damn attached.

Aug 11 12 09:18 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Misty R H wrote:
Why not?  I'm game and always wanting to improve my port.

141 images is way too many images to pack in one's port. You should put as few as possible. Consider your port your showcase and art gallery where you display only your very best, not the mediocre. Only chose one image from any particular shoot and get rid of the variants. Get rid of those where you are just smiling and there is no unique concept behind. Get rid of those which have been sitting there for a few months and get only one or two comments. Delete and delete (or hide) until you got 40 or less left displaying. I know it hurts, just like it hurts pruning a beautiful blooming tree, but if you dont do it, the tree will grow out of control. And once you do finally cut your port to a minimum, you will boost its quality by 200%. Ok, enough pontificating. Below are a few that definitely MUST go:

You are just smiling plus you posted a better variant. You are also posting this red dress too many times
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120429/22/4f9e22d847839_m.jpg

Pretty dress, sour smile:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120325/15/4f6f99ffcc851_m.jpg

Over photoshopped, weak expression
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120330/20/4f767f1f3fb6a_m.jpg

Not flattering at all
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120401/21/4f792a9ded159_m.jpg

Now my FAVORITES:

Nice dress to show your curves
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120101/21/4f01455f4884d_m.jpg

Great POV and light
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120325/16/4f6fa3ca3ae3f_m.jpg

Good luck and have fun!

Aug 11 12 09:34 pm Link

Model

Miss November71

Posts: 238

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

ikonas wrote:

This one is not flattering to your looks and your emotion is vacant
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120621/20/4fe3e6cb20c64_m.jpg


Below the light is amazing and composition is great. Your pose and emotive expression captivate the viewer. Great job
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/101017/20/4cbbc1b4ccf94_m.jpg

Thanks so much for your time! smile

Aug 11 12 10:13 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

dcsmooth wrote:
Definitely interested in your opinion.

I think we live on two different planets so I dont think I am qualified to comment

Aug 12 12 08:12 am Link

Model

Jessica Yoga

Posts: 17

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

I would like to play smile

Aug 12 12 08:15 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Eclectic Vision  wrote:
Please

I am not a fan of your dental prosthetic image (4th from last), as I prefer beauty over  horror. 

You have a unique port with lovely vintage rendered images. Your AVI is just one of many I love.

Aug 12 12 08:23 am Link

Model

ms demeanor

Posts: 45

London, England, United Kingdom

please share your thoughts as I'm on the verge of a revamp! smile

Aug 12 12 08:28 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Vampman Studios wrote:
Me. I need to get rid of some photos but I'm too damn attached.

Do Erica a favor and delete her boat image
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120718/19/5007776d05f87_m.jpg

Erica's portrait, on the other hand, is appealing, and a great choice for your AVI
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120718/19/50076e9946416_m.jpg

Aug 12 12 08:29 am Link