galaxia bender wrote:
is this a fair thing to say, based on my bio?

Hi Sam,

I've just spent 10 minutes on your portfolio and blog site - so it's fair to say I know nothing about you, your life, what you want etc - so here's a series of thoughts that you should feel free to ignore...

Model Mayhem is all about connecting photographers, make up artists and models so they can shoot/create

Your profile does not really 'sell' you on any level. Example? The pictures you've included (and thoughts you've written) project a junkie-hippy chick with a slight bi-polar disorder. That may or may not be you - but i'm just telling you how it all reads

Why tell you? Because what you put on MM will dictate your creative/collaborative opportunities.

If all you're looking for is an extension of your blog - and a way to tell a wider audience how you think/feel - then you've probably nailed it... By it won't maximise your connections here.

Looks-wise, you're certainly going to find it easier to shoot in the alt genre, but that doesn't need to limit you, I'm just saying that when anyone starts something - it's easier to build experience etc by hitting the lowest hanging fruit.

If I had to pick someone famous that your look reminds me of, then it would be Patricia Arquette (overall, but mainly in Stigmata - check this link http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=patric … e+stigmata then click 'images')

I don't think 'sitting room with a phone-cam' is going do it... You seem to be creative - so tap into that creativity.

Get 5 GOOD shots of you, retouch them and post those in your portfolio. Use the 'Profile' section to explain what you want to do and what interests you - rather than too much about how your brain works.

You probably spend a lot of time thinking about what books/music etc interest you...  If you want to progress on MM, then you need to 'build your own opinion'. The easiest way to do that is with LISTS. They are easy to use and free :-)

Find ANY picture you like on MM. Top right on the page is 'ADD TO LIST'. The browser will ask you what you want to call it. You can have as many lists as you like - and add as many shots as you want to each one. Personally, I'd suggest you start with:-
1) Shots I'd like to try (helps people understand if your ideas match theirs)
2) People I'd like to work with (gives them a nudge)
3) Amazing - Love it!  (for stuff that's pro-class and way cool)

Finally, if you tick 'No' to nudity in your profile, then stick to it.

Your profile reads 'I want to get my kit off - please convince me'.
You're young and have LOADS of time.
Start BASIC modelling first - build your lists - understand more about what YOU want from this and WHY you're doing it.
That's your 'core'.
Start there, build up your portfolio, connections and ideas THEN decide that you want to be naked, swinging from a chandelier by your ankles...  But START SLOW and DON'T send mixed messages.

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If you feel it is worth your time then... Take what you want from things like this and leave the rest!

Best - Cool style! I would love to see this shot with a better photographer and a more punched up mood.


Worst - It is out of focus and does not add much to your port.

Kat Lehto wrote:
Please let me know my best, worst and why. thanks!

Best - Nice red shirt!! More mood would make this AWESOME!


Worst - I get it.. Cute smile.. no edit.. I would put this on your profile page and use a pro photo on your MM port in it's place.

Foxy Tokala wrote:
Me please and yes I would like to know why.

Best - Nice comp and swim suit shot for you!!


Worst - I could not pick one. There were a good deal of shots that did not add much to your port. I would try to pick your fav from each pro shoot and keep it to just one or two from each shoot. Try to keep your MM for your absolute best looking pro shots... it will help you line up more and better shoots.

Laura1982 wrote:
Me please:)

Best - Sexy and nice comp on this.


Worst - It feels like a test shot. I want to see LOTS of mood... sassy.. sexy.. playful.. fun.. confident............. I don't care for the comp, but that is not your fault.

Thatcher Photography wrote:

Best - Awesome color play!! I am in love with these shots!!!! Super sexy and you set a perfect mood! WOW! Stunning MU too.


Worst - It looks to forced/posed.

Thank you Thank you

Worst:


I'm not excited about the crop... He only has one leg. And overall the image bores me compared to the rest of your amazing stuff

Best:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 8#31077650 18+

It was hard picking a best... But this one, I love her positioning in that door frame. Brilliant! The tone, and great choice of B&W. Lovelyy lovelyy shot.
Good job.

Thatcher Photography wrote:
Let me know if you want to know why on your "Worst" shot.

Return the favor by hitting my port up or letting me know the same.

Thanks!!

Josh Thatcher

Sure, hit me up:

On yours: 
Worst: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29017093  I really see no good artistic merit to the hand bra, sorry

Best: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28718913 (M)
All the planets align on this.  Really well done.

galaxia bender wrote:
go for it!

See page 13 at the top.

Samantha Liana wrote:

Thank you Thank you

Worst:


I'm not excited about the crop... He only has one leg. And overall the image bores me compared to the rest of your amazing stuff

Best:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 8#31077650 18+

It was hard picking a best... But this one, I love her positioning in that door frame. Brilliant! The tone, and great choice of B&W. Lovelyy lovelyy shot.
Good job.

Thank you!! I need a better/newer dude shoot for sure! Ha!!

Paige Morgan wrote:
This....beautiful girl, but the lighting/post seem off by comparison to the rest of your port:

Best - I love how weird this is! AWESOME WR!!! Great MU too.


Worst - I just think this one does the least for your port.

Lifestyle_Images wrote:

Sure, hit me up:

On yours: 
Worst: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29017093  I really see no good artistic merit to the hand bra, sorry

Best: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28718913 (M)
All the planets align on this.  Really well done.

Thanks!

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Best - Love the comp and location for this... bold and provocative!!
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/25851441 18+

Worst - Just my least fav.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26947227 18+

Thatcher Photography wrote:

Best - Nice comp and swim suit shot for you!!


Worst - I could not pick one. There were a good deal of shots that did not add much to your port. I would try to pick your fav from each pro shoot and keep it to just one or two from each shoot. Try to keep your MM for your absolute best looking pro shots... it will help you line up more and better shoots.

Thank you and sadly yes I am aware, I thought it would be better to have more of the few shoots I have then to have 5 pictures in my port.  Lol  but it sounds to me like that would be the better way to go???

Thatcher Photography wrote:

Thanks!

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Best - Love the comp and location for this... bold and provocative!!
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/25851441 18+

Worst - Just my least fav.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26947227 18+

Thanks

Brosius Photographics wrote:
In my opinion, this is your worst shot:


It just seems like she is naked for the sense of being naked and it doesn't help move the story forward.

Mark

Best - Awesome location work! Great model and her pose work is spot on!!!


Best 2 - Wonderful texture and MU! Nice light for this shot too.


Worst - It does not touch your other work. There is no connection here.

Images by Tech Man wrote:
I will play.

Best - Cute smile and model! Love the light work for it too.


Worst - The pose is very clunky. Your model did not set much of a mood either.


Try to get out and do some location work to expand the range of your port.

heartthrob wrote:
I just want to know should i go to gym to have a better body ?

Not sure! That is up to you. I can tell you your best and worst though!

Best - Very cool shot!


Worst - Bad splotchy digital grain. It could be anyone.

Elaine Ford wrote:
Worst

Best - Yeah right!! Ha! It is hard to say... I LOVE this set though! Especially the second one down on the left side!


Best 2 - Would love to shoot this style with you!! Can you be here tomorrow??? Hmmmm???? Ha!!!


Worst - I love the shirt/style... I wish your mood had a tighter eye/smile in the eye... more sexy feel to the look...

Rich Olson wrote:
Interested in both and why if you have the time.  And thanks.

Best - Very hot shot! Love the comp on this one too!! She is a very sexy model! Nice job on this one!!


Worst - Cute smile and style... I don't care for the blown out look or the blue frame-ish thing.

Larissa Lees wrote:
Would love to know! & why my worst one is worst

https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thre … st17808766

T A Y L O R  wrote:
Worst!

I'd say your avi is your best. I adore it!

Best - This has me all over it!! I love this style so so much!!! Great shear top and Nice DOF! Perhaps a tad more sexy in your mood and it would go to an 11 on a scale of 10.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30603278 18+

Worst - I don't care for the comp on them and I wish they were not blown out.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28199999 18+

Jhomel wrote:
Me?

https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thre … st17842148

Your new worst is - Just my least fav.

Lumiore wrote:
Have at it, and I'd like to know why on my worst. Thanks!

Best - Sexy mood and nice comp on this!!
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/21736822 18+

Worst - The pose almost makes you look like you have one leg.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/25319414 18+

Philipp-T wrote:
I'm game

Best - Awesome mood and light for this shot! Great pose too!


Worst - It is not as strong as your other work. The mood seems like a test shot and the comp is not as good either.

David Kilper wrote:
interested

Best - Love the post work on these!! Nice llamas too!!!!


Worst - Cool post work. I like the mystery the lighting leaves. However, it is my least fav in your port.