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Photographer

J O H N A L L A N

Posts: 12221

Los Angeles, California, US

Kess M wrote:

oops- by that i meant this :
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/24796015 how the face is shiny and the body is matte  was supposed to be https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28535109

Oh - that makes more sense smile

Dec 02 12 02:39 pm Link

Model

Kess M

Posts: 8464

Brooklyn, New York, US

Art of the nude wrote:

I see you don't shoot, or do nudes, now.

But if you don't mind seeing them, I'd love your thoughts, you were a fantastic model.

Edit; both if they apply.  Hopefully you don't dislike TOOO much.

LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/16320678 shadows that accentuate bone structure
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/14350437 texture
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/16169195 playing with shadows
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/14767275 juxtaposition of model and background
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/11939221 the colors used in the image
HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/25848256 warm skin tones on cool gray backdrops
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/19704468 how much noise there is in the shadows
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29885264 how the face looks like it isn't really in focus, but not on purpose
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/16169171 the black spot on the top of her head
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/15953052 the imbalance of light from face (less) to stomach (more)

Dec 02 12 02:45 pm Link

Model

Nicole Nu

Posts: 3981

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kess M wrote:

LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29272332 poses that have an interesting tension to them and feel real
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30586429 how soft and pretty your face looks
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29993466 effortless beauty
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26321568 not being afraid to make different faces
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27016697 how relaxed you look on camera
HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26262636 how your arms and face look stiff and armpit pictures in general
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27787664 how you lost your neck
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26321568 how you could have pushed the expression in the face just a little further to make it that much better
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30070195 armpit, also a little more arch in the back would have made this even better
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28829660 how stiff your body looks

Thank you smile

Dec 02 12 02:51 pm Link

Model

Kess M

Posts: 8464

Brooklyn, New York, US

Aaron Lewis Photography wrote:
I say both please.

LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22585090 the use of space
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/23628911 that this is adorable
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20900359 the details in the skin, and the framing
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29674270 capturing special moments
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22585225 the use of light
HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29783937 how gray/flat the image feels
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28644051 that the floor looks like the focal point instead of the face
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20900316 wrinkled backdrops
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28980672 how there is more light on her arm than her face
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28657574 how oddly orange everything is, including the skin

Dec 02 12 02:53 pm Link

Model

Kess M

Posts: 8464

Brooklyn, New York, US

H Weidmann Photography wrote:
Ok fav, I'm in! :-)

LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20216532 how you play with light and glare
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20179926 soft and beautiful image tones
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/18820137 how you used shadows
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/14570731 how you seem to catch effortless moments
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20200177 the way your pictures can tell stories
HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/14722479 how her skin feels almost exactly the same color as the background
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26873829 the gray bars that distract from the image
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5055404 as a general rule, pictures of yourself if you are the photographer
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26874101 how the gray bars are making me wonder if the whole picture feels a little gray
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26873648 how half of her face almost looks like it is glowing

Dec 02 12 02:59 pm Link

Photographer

Dan K Photography

Posts: 5581

STATEN ISLAND, New York, US

Shoot

Dec 02 12 03:00 pm Link

Photographer

Bob Cassady

Posts: 384

Knoxville, Tennessee, US

I'll fall on the sword :-)

Dec 02 12 03:00 pm Link

Photographer

Aaron Lewis Photography

Posts: 5217

Catskill, New York, US

Kess M wrote:
LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22585090 the use of space
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/23628911 that this is adorable
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20900359 the details in the skin, and the framing
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29674270 capturing special moments
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22585225 the use of light
HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29783937 how gray/flat the image feels
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28644051 that the floor looks like the focal point instead of the face
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20900316 wrinkled backdrops
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28980672 how there is more light on her arm than her face
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28657574 how oddly orange everything is, including the skin

Wow thank you. I have to say you have a great eye.


Kess M wrote:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28644051 that the floor looks like the focal point instead of the face

On this one I actually did a the point on the floor for focus because of low light. This was a spontaneous shot while we were resting after shooting some leaps. Great catch.


Kess M wrote:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28657574 how oddly orange everything is, including the skin

I think I have this in RAW, let me see if I can make it right


Thank you for the other notes as well. It'll help me pay attention in the studio

Dec 02 12 03:25 pm Link

Model

Maruschke

Posts: 543

Darfield, Canterbury, New Zealand

me half half please big_smile

Dec 02 12 04:04 pm Link

Makeup Artist

NatalijaM

Posts: 9

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

ok, i'm in... shoot smile

Dec 02 12 06:53 pm Link

Model

Joleen Green

Posts: 4

Casa Grande, Arizona, US

I'll take both please..I really want some honest feedback.

Dec 02 12 06:59 pm Link

Photographer

Anne Le Monde

Posts: 11

London, England, United Kingdom

Me please. Thanks Kess. 10 dislike.

Dec 02 12 07:17 pm Link

Photographer

Camerosity

Posts: 5805

Saint Louis, Missouri, US

Both, please.

Dec 02 12 07:47 pm Link

Model

Kess M

Posts: 8464

Brooklyn, New York, US

Fotografica Gregor wrote:
How about one thing that you really do like about my work, and 9 things you dont -  I need good critique

LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27971871 how simple, clean, and pretty some of your images are
HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29245424 how her skin looks oddly shiny and a little plastic
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28795086 that there is no light in her eyes and the distracting nose shadow
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29377289 this edit with no detail in the hair and the focus is off
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29076360 how cool the tone of the backdrop is with the warmer image subject
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29475115 that i can see on the background where you edited the stray hairs
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30735142 how dark the shadows are, and how yellow her hair is, and that the light on the chest feels arbitrary
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30715594 how much smoothing has been done on her cheek
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30320869 the tone/texture of the skin looks artificial
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26171774 how much the highlights look like they are glowing

Dec 03 12 06:02 pm Link

Photographer

M A R A S O N

Posts: 108

Akureyri, Norðurland eystra, Iceland

Lets give it a try wink

Dec 03 12 06:07 pm Link

Photographer

Fotografica Gregor

Posts: 4126

Alexandria, Virginia, US

Kess M wrote:

LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27971871 how simple, clean, and pretty some of your images are
HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29245424 how her skin looks oddly shiny and a little plastic
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28795086 that there is no light in her eyes and the distracting nose shadow
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29377289 this edit with no detail in the hair and the focus is off
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29076360 how cool the tone of the backdrop is with the warmer image subject
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29475115 that i can see on the background where you edited the stray hairs
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30735142 how dark the shadows are, and how yellow her hair is, and that the light on the chest feels arbitrary
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30715594 how much smoothing has been done on her cheek
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30320869 the tone/texture of the skin looks artificial
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26171774 how much the highlights look like they are glowing

Thank you -  I have been needing help to see some of my images more critically so that I could do some culling of the port...

however, on this one

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29475115 that i can see on the background where you edited the stray hairs

it was shot with a ringlight - the shadow you see all the way around her body is a typical ringlight artifact

I appreciate your time - 

I know I need to take a lighter hand with some of my edits,  and you've identified a few images I can part with

Cheers

Gregor

Dec 03 12 06:16 pm Link

Photographer

Kimberly Hicks

Posts: 7

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US

I'd love to hear smile

Dec 03 12 09:05 pm Link

Photographer

Paul Tirado Photography

Posts: 4363

New York, New York, US

If still going, let me know.

Dec 03 12 10:07 pm Link

Model

Rachel Hayslette

Posts: 205

Weaver, Alabama, US

I would love to know.

Dec 03 12 10:22 pm Link

Model

Outlaw

Posts: 8

Beaumont, Texas, US

Posted two new pictures. Not very experienced but would love feedback! smile

Dec 04 12 07:05 am Link

Retoucher

MM020

Posts: 1046

Braşov, Braşov, Romania

Would love to know what you like and don't like smile.

Dec 04 12 07:41 am Link

Model

Luna Diosa

Posts: 13242

Elizabeth, New Jersey, US

Both please smile

Dec 04 12 09:05 am Link

Photographer

M Quiles Photography

Posts: 18

Orlando, Florida, US

I'll play too!

Dec 04 12 09:54 am Link

Model

Melodye Joy

Posts: 545

Rancho Cucamonga, California, US

If your still up for it...Im always open to hear suggestions, critique, ideas, further expand my work and perhaps change up goals!

Thanks!

Dec 04 12 12:41 pm Link

Model

Kess M

Posts: 8464

Brooklyn, New York, US

Alicia Hansen Photo wrote:
Same as above. ^
One thing you like and 9 things you don't, please?

Would love your thoughts if you're still going. c:

LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30551431 the tones in the image and the awesome detail in the glasses reflection
HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30721453 how much her skin looks like it is glowing
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20274554 how different the two edits are for the series
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30551712 how the colors don't really pop and the background choice
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30539723 how plastic and edited the skin and eyes look
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30539821 the forehead/eyes being in shadow on the bottom image
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30551617 how much better i like the bluer toned image on the left, which makes me like the right image less
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30582314 how, instead of feeling soft, this image just feels a little muddy
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30732924 how interesting the light is in the leaves, but how flat it is on the model
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20181235 the color of the yellow wall

Dec 05 12 05:31 pm Link

Model

Kess M

Posts: 8464

Brooklyn, New York, US

Fotografica Gregor wrote:

Thank you -  I have been needing help to see some of my images more critically so that I could do some culling of the port...

however, on this one

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29475115 that i can see on the background where you edited the stray hairs

it was shot with a ringlight - the shadow you see all the way around her body is a typical ringlight artifact

I appreciate your time - 

I know I need to take a lighter hand with some of my edits,  and you've identified a few images I can part with

Cheers

Gregor

suresure- no problem smile
i think maybe it isn't the shadow, but there is a lightness in the shadow right above the head just to the left of the center that cuts in to the shadow from the hairline?

Dec 05 12 05:33 pm Link

Model

Icarus Wing

Posts: 1

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I'm always down for some feedback. Not a lot to go on in the profile, as there hasn't been much time to update, but hopefully that changes this weekend!

Hit me with your level-headed critique.

Looking at it right now, I realize I could definitely do with some more body shots.

Dec 05 12 05:49 pm Link

Model

E e v a

Posts: 1724

Nashville, Tennessee, US

I'm game!

Dec 05 12 06:26 pm Link

Photographer

LLOYD WRIGHT

Posts: 664

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Kess M wrote:

LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28741229 foreground versus background
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28079766 the bottom picture of this series big_smile
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/25315842 messy hair pictures and skin detail
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/25387903 fun angles
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28742635 swans! very cool!

HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/25984849 overly soft images
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/16216056 muddy colors/definition
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30698283 images where arms cut off all of the face in a way that doesn't make sense
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22265280 images that want to pop but don't
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28176669 sides that grow hands

thanks for your time and thoughts smile

cheers ears
lloyd.x

Dec 05 12 06:37 pm Link

Model

IrynaS

Posts: 18

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

half and half if your still at it smile im a beginner though tongue

Dec 08 12 09:18 pm Link

Photographer

Maura Housley

Posts: 548

Baltimore, Maryland, US

Always been a fan of your work and would love to hear your thoughts : ) if you have time.

Dec 08 12 09:35 pm Link

Model

Brittney Denea

Posts: 285

Oceanside, California, US

Me!  I could use the help or kind words. Or both lol

Dec 08 12 09:40 pm Link

Model

Kess M

Posts: 8464

Brooklyn, New York, US

Tonia Cascio wrote:
Both =]

LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29224516 how your eyes light up when you smile
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/25082707 your facial expression. love it.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29618077 how you look natural and model at the same time
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27756012 varied expressions and your face in general!
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27885713 the intensity in your gaze even when not looking straight on
HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27388729 how you look like you are about to cough
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29760194 that this, while i get the purpose, is in your portfolio. (put it on your front page if you need it)
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27756021 no neck- it actually looks a little horror movie how directly and perfectly twisted your head is
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/25415567 that you look shorter than you should
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29425943 that, if you had more intensity in your eyes, this could have been really awesome

Dec 11 12 04:28 pm Link

Model

Kess M

Posts: 8464

Brooklyn, New York, US

winking_wonder wrote:
Some of both... Thank you!

LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27772280 that your pose/face feel easy and natural
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26606345 when your smile feels real and it is playful
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22481721 when you bring intensity in your eyes
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27373071 pictures that tell stories
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22822391 cuteness
HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28781531 how forced the smile looks
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22731725 the awkward head-grows-arm position
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/23871184 how little i can see of your face
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/23871162 this angle on your face and how your neck is gone gone gone
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/23871184 that i can't really make out or connect with the expression here

Dec 11 12 04:32 pm Link

Model

Paige Morgan

Posts: 4060

New York, New York, US

If you are still going, I'd be happy to hear whatever you decided to tell me smile

Dec 11 12 04:36 pm Link

Model

Kess M

Posts: 8464

Brooklyn, New York, US

DearestGrudge Studio wrote:
you pick.

I hate that you retired- I hate that I retired (sorta). smile

LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/8703245 the skin detail, the frame, the light in her eyes... favorite.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/8608252 your use of colors/tones
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22899045 how soft and pretty the bottom 3 images are
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/9662042 that these feel like paintings almost - and are lovely
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/17533672 how you use nature to frame a cohesive story
HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/9028375 the dullness/loss of detail in the highlights (hard to explain- looks like it was close to blown out and you lessened the output of the greens in levels to give it a dull purple color)
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22899536 how bright/edited the face looks
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/24513502 that there is light on her stomach but not her face
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22899045 for this--- the top image, i feel, does not fit the lovely/dusky mood of the others
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28797712 how the colors feel a little gray

Dec 11 12 04:39 pm Link

Model

Kess M

Posts: 8464

Brooklyn, New York, US

Photos 4 The Memories  wrote:
5 and 5 please.

LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5793126 how you framed the image and the light in the hair
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/6054873 the vintage feel
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5864707 that this looks more like something geared for a modeling site
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5793170 that i feel like i get a sense of the person
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5864717 keeping details in the skin
HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/6233527 that this is in a portfolio on a modeling site
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5864719 that you seem to have random snapshots
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5864717 again seems like a snapshot
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/5769633 the class of '08 logo
-overall that i am confused about what you are doing on modelmayhem since it doesn't look like you work with people?

Dec 11 12 04:44 pm Link

Model

E e v a

Posts: 1724

Nashville, Tennessee, US

If you're still up for it, I'm game! Just if you end up only finding things you hate, be gentle. My fragile heart cannot take it! *faints*

Dec 11 12 04:47 pm Link

Model

Kess M

Posts: 8464

Brooklyn, New York, US

_eMMe_ wrote:
I'm in!
50/50 please smile

LOVE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27723644 how natural and beautiful you look
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27723619 how your eyes feel like they go right THROUGH the camera
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30608114 how easy the pose feels
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27723632 that it looks like you are comfortable on camera
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30883871 pictures that create a mood
HATE:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30884030 the stiffness in your face and pose
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30729172 when your face looks dead/arms are stiff
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30884007 how i feel like this could have been pushed just a little more and would have become much cooler
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30782452 the armpit
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27990610 how stiff the arm is-- i think this pose would work, though, with a slightly different frame and angle

Dec 11 12 04:49 pm Link

Photographer

Scott Sullivan

Posts: 1175

West Branch, Michigan, US

I'm game.....Hit me with your best shot.
I'll go 50/50 please

Dec 11 12 04:49 pm Link