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Photographer

Felipe Jimenez

Posts: 407

Denver, Colorado, US

Ms Cupcake Couture wrote:
I'd greatly appreciate it

You are a great model. Your photos are very different and unique, which is something I like. The editing styles are a bit scattered, so I wouldn't do too many different ones. I know a lot of photographers like to be diverse (I always want to try different things), but then it makes your portfolio look like one giant mess. Not saying that yours is, but that it can have that effect. I would work on a lot of your facial expressions, but other than that, I think you're heading the right path.

Aug 21 12 08:35 pm Link

Model

Zoe Chanel

Posts: 164

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Would love to hear what you have to say.

Aug 21 12 08:39 pm Link

Photographer

Felipe Jimenez

Posts: 407

Denver, Colorado, US

Dave Kai Piper wrote:
Sounds like something interesting !!  If you do find the time though.. or if anyone one does. Feed back is always interesting to have.

www.davekaipiper.co.uk

Your portfolio is magnificent. You have great photos, but something I'm not fond of and happen to think makes your work look a bit amateurish is vignette on some of the images. Other than that, I love your work. smile Props.

Aug 21 12 08:46 pm Link

Model

GabrielleEC

Posts: 208

BOISE, Idaho, US

I'm down for some hardcore critiquing!

Aug 21 12 08:47 pm Link

Photographer

Felipe Jimenez

Posts: 407

Denver, Colorado, US

Randy Potvin wrote:
I'll play

Your portfolio is getting there. You need to experiment with 1) your facial expressions, and 2) your body language. This will let you have an even better portfolio. I wouldn't want you to get stuck on the same look and then not have much varied work. Plus I'd get rid of the first 3 images on the top row. smile

Aug 21 12 08:48 pm Link

Photographer

Felipe Jimenez

Posts: 407

Denver, Colorado, US

Farenell Photography wrote:
Sure, go for it.

I do happen to like some of your work. There are other images that I'm not thrilled about either, like the last four. I love how you have so many different locations, it adds to your portfolio. Just watch out that it doesn't take away from your art but rather aid in telling a story. Like in this one, I feel the environment takes away from the beautiful subject:

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/091231/17/4b3d4f2b14685_m.jpg

Also, change your avatar.

Aug 21 12 08:53 pm Link

Photographer

Felipe Jimenez

Posts: 407

Denver, Colorado, US

Rachel Hayslette wrote:
Me too please.

One thing that I told someone else is that having just one look sometimes makes you very forgettable. You need to practice on your facial expressions and body language. They're very cookie-cutter for me. Put some images where you're not looking at the camera. Some that you're smiling. Some that you're serious. I feel that most of the best models have some pretty awkward facial/body expressions, but they make them look so beautiful. Try posing in front of a mirror. You'll warm up to the shoot.

Aug 21 12 08:55 pm Link

Photographer

Felipe Jimenez

Posts: 407

Denver, Colorado, US

Urban Exp photography wrote:
im still learning and growing but i would certainly like to hear from someone with more experience than myself so thank you in advance...smile

The editing is a bit rough, but that's something that's just going to take time and practice. There are great tutorials out there, and even actions on photoshop that you can buy that can make editing a world's difference. You have beautiful models, and also a good eye, at least from these few images that I saw. Keep working on that, as well as working with more models so you can showcase more of your work. smile

Aug 21 12 08:57 pm Link

Model

Jason Rahim

Posts: 32

Miller Place, New York, US

me next

Aug 22 12 09:56 am Link

Photographer

Angels Deadly Syn

Posts: 311

Irvington, New Jersey, US

yes please I am new to photography besides lighting what do I need to work on?

Aug 22 12 10:00 am Link

Model

Ani A

Posts: 43

Chicago, Illinois, US

I only two weeks into llamaing, so please help me learn! Right now my portfolio is so scattered because I don't have much to choose from.

Aug 22 12 10:23 am Link

Photographer

Ashley Holloway

Posts: 585

Lutz, Florida, US

Sure! I'd like to hear your opinion smile

Aug 22 12 11:57 am Link

Photographer

Farenell Photography

Posts: 18832

Albany, New York, US

Felipe Jimenez wrote:
I do happen to like some of your work. There are other images that I'm not thrilled about either, like the last four. I love how you have so many different locations, it adds to your portfolio. Just watch out that it doesn't take away from your art but rather aid in telling a story. Like in this one, I feel the environment takes away from the beautiful subject:

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/091231/17/4b3d4f2b14685_m.jpg

Fair enough.

Felipe Jimenez wrote:
Also, change your avatar.

To help me better understand, did you have a particular reason why?

Aug 22 12 12:27 pm Link

Model

Mia sahurie

Posts: 188

Upland, California, US

Me?smile)

Aug 22 12 12:31 pm Link

Model

Candy Ma

Posts: 167

San Diego, California, US

I'm in. Would love some critique! smile

Aug 22 12 12:39 pm Link

Model

Landy

Posts: 67

La Crosse, Wisconsin, US

If its still going..would very much love to hear your thoughts!

Aug 22 12 12:55 pm Link

Model

Avarra LaRoux

Posts: 32

San Diego, California, US

I'm interested. Definitely want to be taken seriously and know where I need to improve!

Aug 22 12 01:02 pm Link

Model

Sarah Hermann

Posts: 30

Kennesaw, Georgia, US

Still going? I'm so indecisive as to which shots to get rid of. Help please?

Aug 22 12 01:08 pm Link

Retoucher

Eva Mizer Photography

Posts: 53

Carle Place, New York, US

I have been putting this off for awhile, but it's time. I'm tired to being stuck in my rut and would appreciate a fresh set of eyes.

Thank you in advance.

Aug 22 12 01:23 pm Link

Model

Kittykt

Posts: 2

Little Rock, Arkansas, US

Let's do this!be honest,I'm just gettin started,and have yet to post the Realy good ones

Aug 22 12 01:33 pm Link

Photographer

Funck Photography

Posts: 45

Long Beach, California, US

playtime!

Aug 22 12 01:34 pm Link

Model

Saedcantas

Posts: 445

Saint Saviour, Saint Saviour, United Kingdom

Had a big cull and new shots on my port, I'd love to hear your thoughts smile

Aug 22 12 02:03 pm Link

Photographer

Felipe Jimenez

Posts: 407

Denver, Colorado, US

Mini_ wrote:
smile I need to move forward, more & better quality collaborations, and finding the right direction to focus on

I agree with the moving forward, but I believe that you have an amazing portfolio with great focus. There are a lot of great images that really showcase how well-rounded you are. Definitely keep getting work done, and if you're already getting paid, then make sure you start charging. smile)))

Aug 22 12 03:05 pm Link

Model

Tyler Brad

Posts: 528

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Me please

Aug 22 12 03:11 pm Link

Photographer

Felipe Jimenez

Posts: 407

Denver, Colorado, US

Jenny Jannetty wrote:
I'm in smile

I like your variety, but I don't feel like the quality of the photographs you have are exactly what you need to really succeed. Just stay on the lookout for castings with good photographers with good concepts. smile

Aug 22 12 03:16 pm Link

Model

Alyson Pink

Posts: 32

Los Angeles, California, US

go ahead smile

Aug 22 12 06:27 pm Link

Model

Miss Bond

Posts: 1507

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

big_smile

Aug 22 12 06:57 pm Link

Model

Raina Noel R

Posts: 549

Rio Vista, California, US

Go for it, please and thank you. smile

Aug 22 12 07:03 pm Link

Model

Caitlyn j Caruso

Posts: 28

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

sure! I'm interested.

Aug 22 12 10:43 pm Link

Photographer

Decayed Beauty X

Posts: 64

Chicago, Illinois, US

Pretty please!

Aug 22 12 10:47 pm Link

Model

Miranda Funck

Posts: 4

Watson, Louisiana, US

Mine is still quite in progress but I would love to hear what direction I should head in.

Aug 22 12 10:49 pm Link

Photographer

keith touhey

Posts: 23

Tullamore, Offaly, Ireland

im defo game

Aug 23 12 03:00 am Link

Model

MikalaLee

Posts: 27

Midland, Texas, US

I would like to play, please smile

Aug 23 12 03:15 am Link

Photographer

Kerri Jean Photography

Posts: 588

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

Aug 23 12 04:30 am Link

Model

Jen B

Posts: 4474

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Felipe Jimenez wrote:
Disclaimer: I will provide more feedback on some portfolios if I feel they can be improved. If I feel yours can't really improve, then I won't leave you as much feedback.

As far as nudes come, I can critique your work, but if that's all you have in your portfolio (not even classy nudes), then I will most likely not critique it at all.

Who's ready to play?

Hi,
I initially thought this was a critique of profile, (as in wording) but, I am game. My port was overhauled and I also created another one too at https://www.modelmayhem.com/2720769

Jen

Aug 23 12 07:47 am Link

Model

LisaInLondon

Posts: 707

London, England, United Kingdom

Interested!

Aug 23 12 07:52 am Link

Model

Toria Pardoe

Posts: 113

Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

Very interested!

Aug 23 12 08:32 am Link

Photographer

Felipe Jimenez

Posts: 407

Denver, Colorado, US

Merry P wrote:
Please do if you have the time! smile

Your images are quite exquisite. Your black and whites are beautiful, and so keen on detail, but I wish they told a bit more of a story. Your colors, are honestly to die for. They contain so much beauty that I'm pretty sure I just overdosed on them. That's the kind of storytelling that's worth a million bucks.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/091129/07/4b1298415c38d_m.jpg
(beautiful beautiful beautiful)

Aug 23 12 08:17 pm Link

Model

GenesisAn

Posts: 109

Milpitas, California, US

please do!!

Aug 23 12 08:23 pm Link

Photographer

Felipe Jimenez

Posts: 407

Denver, Colorado, US

Yin L wrote:
Would really love to know. Thanks!

I'm pretty sure I've critiqued your work before, and honestly you don't have much to work on. Your work is beautiful, and you have such a natural talent at just being beautiful in front of a camera. I love how your work is so diverse, I would work with you in an instant. I would watch out what type of work you show, just because you have some great shots, and then some that let you down as a model. Also, I would see if I could maybe use individual shots instead of the collages. I feel it takes away from an image.

Aug 23 12 08:26 pm Link