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Andy - Acor Studio
Posts: 9
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

So, I've been onto this for a while now and I would really appreciate your opinion, creative criticism and maybe some tips on how I can improve my game.

Thank you:)

Dec 09 12 08:44 am Link Quote

Photographer

Drew Smith Photography
Posts: 3,221
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Andy - Acor Studio wrote:
So, I've been onto this for a while now and I would really appreciate your opinion, creative criticism and maybe some tips on how I can improve my game.

Thank you:)

Hi Andy

I think you've got an excellent port. You seem technically adept, have a good eye and your style is quite diverse.

The only thing that struck me was your 'story-telling'. There's a great image of the girl wearing stocking painting at her easel. It's cute and she's pretty with a great facial expression; but... what's it all about? It would have been nice if there had been some link between her expression, what she was painting and what the viewer can see.

And the beautiful model with the green fig leaf. Again, what the story there? In my opinion it would have been a much better image without the fig leaf.

Hope this helps.

Dec 09 12 08:52 am Link Quote

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Porsche Jones
Posts: 184
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, US

Ditto last post. Spend more time thinking about what you want to say and working on creative concepts. Maybe work with an art director.

Also I don't like your models' facial expressions.

A couple of your images seem to have some slight color problems... but my eyes see colors weird so it may just be me.

Be creative. Take risks.

Dec 09 12 08:58 am Link Quote

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Lee_Photography
Posts: 7,717
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120203/10/4f2c232896a49_m.jpg

Looks like you have some kind of a color separation line just above both ankles
Better poses seem to not have the toes pointed at camera
Move pig-tail so it is not caught under dress collar

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120116/17/4f14d50678cc9_m.jpg

The gap between models shoulder arm area and photo border is often referred to as a gutter, because the viewers eyes can fall off the photo at that area
Suggest lower shoulder and roll back as much as possible, move arm slightly away from body and simply fill the void
Other wise this is a great capture

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110211/04/4d55306dd0c17_m.jpg

This would be my least favorite

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Dec 09 12 09:33 am Link Quote

Photographer

Andy - Acor Studio
Posts: 9
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Drew Smith Photography wrote:
Hi Andy

I think you've got an excellent port. You seem technically adept, have a good eye and your style is quite diverse.

The only thing that struck me was your 'story-telling'. There's a great image of the girl wearing stocking painting at her easel. It's cute and she's pretty with a great facial expression; but... what's it all about? It would have been nice if there had been some link between her expression, what she was painting and what the viewer can see.

And the beautiful model with the green fig leaf. Again, what the story there? In my opinion it would have been a much better image without the fig leaf.

Hope this helps.

Hi Drew,
Thank you for your encouraging words.
With the Painting Girl, the intention was to trigger viewers curiosity as far what the girl is painting .... but I agree, that at least a hint towards a story would be good.

BTW, Your work is absolutely stunning!

Thanks again,

Andy

Dec 09 12 01:15 pm Link Quote

Photographer

Andy - Acor Studio
Posts: 9
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Porsche Jones wrote:
Ditto last post. Spend more time thinking about what you want to say and working on creative concepts. Maybe work with an art director.

Also I don't like your models' facial expressions.

A couple of your images seem to have some slight color problems... but my eyes see colors weird so it may just be me.

Be creative. Take risks.

Hello!

I'm constantly struggling with the colour settings and skin tones... bouncing between computers to see the shots on different monitor... I don't think I'll ever be fully happy with whatever settings I select.

Thank you for your feedback.
Andy

Dec 12 12 08:19 am Link Quote

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