Forums > Critique > Your Worst image. Ask and I'll tell you why.

Model

Brenda MacSwan

Posts: 66

Los Angeles, California, US

Would Love your critique.

Aug 16 12 11:40 pm Link

Model

CamiAnn

Posts: 794

Los Angeles, California, US

I'm always looking to improve so would love your opinion...thank you!

Aug 16 12 11:42 pm Link

Model

KCLynne

Posts: 466

Omaha, Nebraska, US

Count me in.

Aug 17 12 01:08 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

CamiAnn wrote:
I'm always looking to improve so would love your opinion...thank you!

Over photoshopped and unlike your other images, your smile is contrived. Delete.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120701/22/4ff131a45077f_m.jpg

great port, and here is one of my favorite as it conveys class, elegance, beauty. Great light and vintage rendering provide nice ambiance.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120203/23/4f2ce523aff4d_m.jpg

Aug 17 12 07:50 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Elizabeth Michellle wrote:
I would really like to know your opinioN smile

Mediocre B&W rendering with little contrast and not an exciting expression. An ok image, but has no "wow" factor. Delete it.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120620/12/4fe21f6979751_m.jpg

Your AVI is a superb image  - light , pose, composition, etc - editorial stuff. My personal favorite though is your nerdish, sensual look. Its close, its personal, curvy and super alluring.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120620/12/4fe21e68df74f_m.jpg

Aug 17 12 08:19 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Kristen Mussari wrote:
You skipped me hmm

The makeup here is minimal, and you did not provide sufficient foundation thus exposing her skin imperfection from this closeup view. No excitment here.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120813/20/5029c880e3f01_m.jpg

I love this image, both for the model's beauty (as enhanced by your work), composition and photography

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120402/18/4f7a56c99a4fa_m.jpg

Aug 17 12 08:34 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Arwendur wrote:
Tell me my worst smile

Compared to your other images, this one is the weakest due to the model's expression.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090317/17/49c03f0c75d11_m.jpg

While the following image got very few comments considering all the views, it is my favorite. The zipper, her pose and expression tell a story. I find it super erotic.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/071015/19/4713f2b161d80_m.jpg

Aug 17 12 08:39 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Michaela181 wrote:
I would love to hear your opinion smile

This  image   should be the first to go as it projects you  somewhat heavier than you really are. Even worse, your expression is undefined and the image is blurry.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120514/16/4fb197cec4b88_m.jpg

Makeup, accessories and great photography enhance your beauty here. A truly gorgeous Cleaopatra look alike.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111128/19/4ed450e4a5711_m.jpg

Aug 17 12 08:50 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Brenda MacSwan wrote:
Would Love your critique.

I always recommend posting only one image from one scene if the dress and concept are the same. Less is more. Here is an example and there are several other near duplicates in your posrt so you should delete them.


https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120623/20/4fe6873fb78e5_m.jpg

This one, while a bit over photoshopped is still breathtaking. In the future, make sure your photographer retouch work is moderate and less obvious.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120801/11/50197bd2e0488_m.jpg

Aug 17 12 09:03 am Link

Model

Elizabeth Michelle

Posts: 49

Garden Grove, California, US

ikonas wrote:

Mediocre B&W rendering with little contrast and not an exciting expression. An ok image, but has no "wow" factor. Delete it.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120620/12/4fe21f6979751_m.jpg

Your AVI is a superb image  - light , pose, composition, etc - editorial stuff. My personal favorite though is your nerdish, sensual look. Its close, its personal, curvy and super alluring.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120620/12/4fe21e68df74f_m.jpg

thanks! smile

Aug 17 12 09:19 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

KCLynne wrote:
Count me in.

Frankly I do not know much about plus size modeling field and what specifically would be prospective clients looking for. Should you look as heavy as possible ? Or is there certain ideal dress size? So I will avoid this issue.

Your first image expression to me means fright. Is that what you intended? If not, delete it.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120815/18/502c4ffd78941_m.jpg

Great light, composition and super B&W rendering here:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29336037

Aug 17 12 10:43 am Link

Makeup Artist

PaulaMUAH

Posts: 36

Houston, Texas, US

I'd love to hear! Thank you!

Aug 17 12 11:11 am Link

Model

Jason Rahim

Posts: 32

Miller Place, New York, US

please, would like to know smile

Aug 17 12 11:15 am Link

Model

HillaryPaige

Posts: 1

Rochester, New York, US

Just Starting and Curious

Aug 17 12 11:20 am Link

Photographer

Arwendur

Posts: 35

Worcester, England, United Kingdom

ikonas wrote:

Compared to your other images, this one is the weakest due to the model's expression.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090317/17/49c03f0c75d11_m.jpg

While the following image got very few comments considering all the views, it is my favorite. The zipper, her pose and expression tell a story. I find it super erotic.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/071015/19/4713f2b161d80_m.jpg

Thanks, appreciated smile

Aug 17 12 11:41 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

PaulaMUAH wrote:
I'd love to hear! Thank you!

While the photo is beautiful, I dont perceive any unique hairstyle here.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120729/12/50158eb50d4a0_m.jpg

Here is a dramatic transformation, however in the future I propose combining before/after in the same image for easier viewing and comparison.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120815/16/502c32f764e14_m.jpg

Aug 17 12 11:45 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Jason Rahim  wrote:
please, would like to know smile

Get rid of this couple image and its twin as this particular female pose and expression does not add to the value of your port

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120808/09/5022930e59585_m.jpg

I love this image, just because

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120717/07/5005759b8be12_m.jpg

Aug 17 12 11:48 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

HillaryPaige wrote:
Just Starting and Curious

You only have three images, and they are good, so keep them all.  Here is my fave due togreat light, location and composition

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120813/12/50295047edeb6_m.jpg

In your future work, you ought to strive to display a wider range of emotions.

Aug 17 12 11:51 am Link

Model

Polly Anther

Posts: 53

Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Yes please smile

Aug 17 12 04:31 pm Link

Photographer

ZeeZedZee

Posts: 38

Kansas City, Missouri, US

Go ahead and check mine out, thanks.

Aug 17 12 04:43 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

ZeeZedZee wrote:
Go ahead and check mine out, thanks.

three swing sets in on port are two too many
Delete this and one more

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29105810

Nice light and composition here. Keep shooting like that

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28528183

Aug 17 12 04:52 pm Link

Photographer

KFPhotography

Posts: 67

New York, New York, US

Would love to find out which one smile

Aug 17 12 04:58 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Polly Anther wrote:
Yes please smile

Sorry to lay this on you, but this image, which you got most comments, should go. While the wardrobe, pose and expressions are cute, you look way beyond your age, plus the pose is not flattering to your stomach.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120720/17/5009f3c9e040e_m.jpg


This one is my fave. You look absolutely stunning, great pose and expression, and the photgraphy is superb.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29553118

Great wardrobe, pose, expression and setting here

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120728/16/50147821576a2_m.jpg

Aug 17 12 04:58 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

KFPhotography wrote:
Would love to find out which one smile

You posted way too many images in your port, many are variations of the same concept. For example this one should be deleted but there are many such examples. Prune your port to leave only 20-30 images and  your port value will go up 200%

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/24376875

Aug 17 12 05:06 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

KFPhotography wrote:
Would love to find out which one

I love this concept. Great job!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110808/20/4e40ae4d31440_m.jpg

Aug 17 12 05:07 pm Link

Model

Anne Winterson

Posts: 13

Taipei City, Taipei City, Taiwan

Please let me know! Thanks!

Aug 17 12 09:50 pm Link

Model

KCLynne

Posts: 466

Omaha, Nebraska, US

never mind that.....i forgot i was already here

Aug 17 12 10:00 pm Link

Photographer

RS_Images

Posts: 5

London, England, United Kingdom

I'm game!

Aug 17 12 10:43 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Rob Steele Images wrote:
I'm game!

It is evident at a glance that you are a first class photographer. Your use of light, beautiful models in great pose placed in interesting setting help create visually pleasing, sensual, and often erotic images.

I think you went a bit overboard by posting too many images of Model Jenny. Yeah, she is gorgeoous, and you have done superb job capturing her beauty, but this is your port, not hers. You pick which ones to remove (or hide). One particular I would delete is this composite image as I see no unique concept, plus in general composites are a liability. Remember, less in more.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29106034

As it is hard to chose your "worst"  it is even harder to select a favorite as I see many. Here is one of them for the  model's expression and pose. The light provides a great ambiance.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120713/01/4fffe253a50d0_m.jpg

Aug 18 12 07:46 am Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Anne Winterson wrote:
Please let me know! Thanks!

I propose deleting this composite s the sub images are too small to see clearly. I know the port is your resume and this is your tear sheet, but I recommend you pick one of the images and post that one only.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120604/20/4fcd76851249a_m.jpg

Your AVI is superb and I also love this portrait series for its sheer beauty.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120423/00/4f950a455e368_m.jpg

Aug 18 12 11:25 am Link

Model

EmilyDoll

Posts: 399

Fontana, California, US

Would love to know your opinion

Aug 18 12 11:40 am Link

Photographer

RS_Images

Posts: 5

London, England, United Kingdom

Julius, thanks so much for your feedback. Really appreciate that and totally agree with you on the montage and too many of one model.. A consequence of only doing it for 6 months part time, but hopefully I'll resolve that in due course with some more talent.

Thanks again
Rob

Aug 18 12 02:32 pm Link

Photographer

Chris Maxwell

Posts: 684

Sterling, Virginia, US

let me know what should go...

Aug 18 12 02:44 pm Link

Model

Aleks Buldocek

Posts: 8

Chicago, Illinois, US

So which one has got to go?

Aug 18 12 04:29 pm Link

Model

Rosemarie Bennet

Posts: 156

Southampton, Pennsylvania, US

I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks smile

Aug 18 12 06:45 pm Link

Photographer

KFPhotography

Posts: 67

New York, New York, US

ikonas wrote:

You posted way too many images in your port, many are variations of the same concept. For example this one should be deleted but there are many such examples. Prune your port to leave only 20-30 images and  your port value will go up 200%

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/24376875

Many thanks, great comments, someone did say exactly the same, time to redo my port to trim it down... smile thank you again for your pointers smile

Aug 18 12 09:01 pm Link

Model

winking_wonder

Posts: 5907

New York, New York, US

Okay

Aug 18 12 09:04 pm Link

Photographer

Sean C

Posts: 45

Frisco, Texas, US

I'm in! Hit me with your best shot!

Aug 18 12 10:31 pm Link

Photographer

Kaylin Amabile

Posts: 2

Tampa, Florida, US

Please help! I'm an amateur photographer with no schooling and limited equipment, I just updated my portfolio and I would love some advice on my work! Most things are trial and error, it would be nice to have some professional feedback =] Thank you!

Aug 19 12 05:38 pm Link

Photographer

ikonas Boston

Posts: 736

Boston, Massachusetts, US

loveitphotography wrote:
Please help! I'm an amateur photographer with no schooling and limited equipment, I just updated my portfolio and I would love some advice on my work! Most things are trial and error, it would be nice to have some professional feedback =] Thank you!

Like you describe yourself, I am also an "amateur", but this term in my mind refers to how I make my living (which is in the high tech), and hopefully does not imply my work is amateurish.

As a matter of fact, I find that many models and photographers on MM who are hobbyists,  show more creative work than the "professionals", BECAUSE their primary goal is art rather than profit, so they put their heart into it.

Regardless whether you charge for your work or not, I find your port to be superb. And like your MM name, yours is a work of LOVE.

Ok, now back to the original theme, which photo to delete. I would say your first one. It is a nice image, but unlike your others, there is no strong concept behind it. I would also recommend putting captions on your images as some concepts, while seemingly unique, need some explanation.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120819/17/5031841b0561f_m.jpg


While you posted many great images, I love this one for its composition, light and ambiance.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120819/17/503180ed96781_m.jpg

Aug 19 12 07:44 pm Link