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Lexxy
Posts: 66
Saint Louis, Missouri, US


Hello there, I've been stumbling around the forums a bit, mostly browsing and I figured hey, I should try this out.

I've been doing this for a month..seriously..a month. June 30th.
I wanting critique so at the end of the year I can compare my progress.

I've noticed that my nude portfolio has grown quite popular with a lot of views, so I am curious what makes people view these with such interest.

Also, yes I'm QUITE aware I have tattoos and I'll most likely never be able to be a commercial model. Yes I realize I'm 5'2 and am very limited ever more due to this.

I want critique on my photos please, not my stats and tattoos.

Thank you :]
Aug 12 12 09:52 pm  Link  Quote 
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JT Life Photography
Posts: 405
Toronto, Ontario, Canada


Let me preface this with the fact that I am not a fan of 'glamour' images.

A model's port is to 'sell' the model to photographers. As such images should not be distracting.

I find most of the images in your port are too distracting from you with either color clashes or background clashes. This might be part of the reason your black and white nudes have higher 'views' (also nudes tend to have higher views on this site anyway).

I would keep the top row right hand side image and the first two nudes. Since you need four images at least, perhaps keep the bottom row right image (for now - although it is a 'duck lips'). But remove the rest. Less is really more.

Look through local photographers' ports, choose the ones you like and then try a TF shoot or pay to get stronger images.  Your port will become stronger and your bookings increase.

Good luck.

Sincerely,
JT
Aug 13 12 02:54 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
That Italian Guy
Posts: 23,028
Bath, England, United Kingdom


Lexxy Nichelle wrote:
I've noticed that my nude portfolio has grown quite popular with a lot of views, so I am curious what makes people view these with such interest.

Surely this is self-explanatory?

You're young, you're pretty and you take your clothes off.

As for your photos - try to work with better photographers. Your portfolio could be a lot better and it's mostly not your fault. Work on your angles and your facial expressions and remember that to look taut and lean 99% of models, even the skinny ones, need to stretch and 'suck it in' wink



Just my $0.02

Ciao
Stefano
www.stefanobrunesci.com

Aug 13 12 03:08 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Bravoscape
Posts: 251
Frederick, Maryland, US


Lexxy Nichelle wrote:
I've noticed that my nude portfolio has grown quite popular with a lot of views, so I am curious what makes people view these with such interest.

Frankly, because you're a young nude woman. Hate to sound like a creeper about it - but that is most likely the reason.

As far as your port...I agree with the statement above...angles are not your friend in some of those photos - not your fault of course. Also, get outside...most of your shots are "indoors" including the two or three outdoors. I would embrace your tattoos and "look" by doing something punk rockerish - just an opinion.

Aug 13 12 10:04 am  Link  Quote 
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