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Sarah Grey
Posts: 9
Encinitas, California, US


So I am completely new to MM and recently I had my first photo shoot. I thought it went wellll. . . . .

BUT

I feel like I need some advise -- someone to critique me on my first time ever really modeling.

I also wish if somebody can help me on any basic ways to make me excel as a model!

My top photos are in my portfolio, so tell me what you think! 

Thanks!
Aug 11 12 09:26 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
robert b mitchell
Posts: 363
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada


Way too many frontal shots and the same look almost in every photo young lady.
Aug 11 12 09:31 pm  Link  Quote 
Hair Stylist
bbthestylist
Posts: 152
BOISE, Idaho, US


You have a lovely face and great hair. The only thing that bothers me is when your hair gets in your face.
Aug 11 12 09:35 pm  Link  Quote 
Model
Sarah Grey
Posts: 9
Encinitas, California, US


robert b mitchell wrote:
Way too many frontal shots and the same look almost in every photo young lady.

So how can I make my portfolio better?

Aug 11 12 09:35 pm  Link  Quote 
Model
Sarah Grey
Posts: 9
Encinitas, California, US


bbthestylist wrote:
You have a lovely face and great hair. The only thing that bothers me is when your hair gets in your face.

So a no-go on the hair in face photo?

Aug 11 12 09:36 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
AJScalzitti
Posts: 9,500
Atlanta, Georgia, US


Sorry we can give feedback outside the feedback forum, feel free to post any questions like that there wink
Aug 11 12 09:36 pm  Link  Quote 
Model
Sarah Grey
Posts: 9
Encinitas, California, US


AJScalzitti wrote:
Sorry we can give feedback outside the feedback forum, feel free to post any questions like that there wink

haha I did though smile
take a gander at the Critique forum

Aug 11 12 09:40 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Images by MR
Posts: 6,021
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada


Aug 11 12 09:41 pm  Link  Quote 
Hair Stylist
bbthestylist
Posts: 152
BOISE, Idaho, US


Sarah Grey wrote:

So a no-go on the hair in face photo?

Yes a no-go on the hair in front of your face. I would do hairstyles that have hair out of your face. Like great updo style or half up and down hairstyles.

Aug 11 12 09:45 pm  Link  Quote 
Model
Sarah Grey
Posts: 9
Encinitas, California, US


bbthestylist wrote:
Yes a no-go on the hair in front of your face. I would do hairstyles that have hair out of your face. Like great updo style or half up and down hairstyles.

Alright thanks!

Aug 11 12 09:49 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
MesmerEyes Photography
Posts: 792
San Antonio, Texas, US


Sarah Grey wrote:

So how can I make my portfolio better?

Welcome to MM!

I would suggest that you look at more experienced models for examples of different poses, facial expressions, and how they contact the camera with their eyes. Use theirs to come up with your own, you might even copy a few that you really like. And there is nothing better than shooting with an experienced photographer. And as always practice, practice, practice, even if your not doing a shoot. You might use a mirror or a video camera will practicing different poses, this, of coarse, will not be the same as a shoot but will give you an idea of what it would look like.

Good Luck!

Aug 11 12 09:50 pm  Link  Quote 
Model
Sarah Grey
Posts: 9
Encinitas, California, US


MesmerEyes Photography wrote:
I would suggest that you look at more experienced models for examples of different poses, facial expressions, and how they contact the camera with their eyes. Use theirs to come up with your own, you might even copy a few that you really like. And there is nothing better than shooting with an experienced photographer. And as always practice, practice, practice, even if your not doing a shoot. You might use a mirror or a video camera will practicing different poses, this, of coarse, will not be the same as a shoot but will give you an idea of what it would look like.

Good Luck!

Thanks for the advise! will do smile

Aug 11 12 09:56 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Odin Photo
Posts: 1,403
Salt Lake City, Utah, US


You're only had one shoot, so I am not bothered by the hair in the face or multiple same poses. I assume the photographer was guiding you through most of the poses, so that's not your issue.

As far as how you did, I think for your first shoot you did very well. In most of the images you appear to be comfortable and making a good connection with the camera.

As far as making your port better, get some more shoots in. Search in your area for photographers whose work you like. Get some references and check them out to see how other models that worked with those photographers felt about their experience and if it sounds good, SHOOT!

Goods luck and much success to you in work and life.
Aug 11 12 10:09 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Camerosity
Posts: 2,476
Saint Louis, Missouri, US


There are some styles where hair in front of the face is okay.

Looks like you did well for a first shoot.

Beyond that, the thread has to be moved to the Critique category before we can offer critique.
Aug 11 12 10:24 pm  Link  Quote 
Model
Sarah Grey
Posts: 9
Encinitas, California, US


Odin Photo wrote:
You're only had one shoot, so I am not bothered by the hair in the face or multiple same poses. I assume the photographer was guiding you through most of the poses, so that's not your issue.

As far as how you did, I think for your first shoot you did very well. In most of the images you appear to be comfortable and making a good connection with the camera.

As far as making your port better, get some more shoots in. Search in your area for photographers whose work you like. Get some references and check them out to see how other models that worked with those photographers felt about their experience and if it sounds good, SHOOT!

Goods luck and much success to you in work and life.

Thanks a ton! smile

Aug 11 12 10:54 pm  Link  Quote 
Model
Sarah Grey
Posts: 9
Encinitas, California, US


Camerosity wrote:
There are some styles where hair in front of the face is okay.

Looks like you did well for a first shoot.

Beyond that, the thread has to be moved to the Critique category before we can offer critique.

Alright, thank you! here's the link to it http://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=851575

Aug 11 12 10:54 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Rik Austin
Posts: 9,601
Austin, Texas, US


Moderator Note!

Sarah Grey wrote:

Alright, thank you! here's the link to it http://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=851575

Perfect.  Everyone switch to that thread.

Aug 12 12 02:38 pm  Link  Quote 
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