Model
Elle Astoria
Posts: 171
South Bend, Indiana, US
I took my avatar pic myself... is that a crime in this case?
Photographer
NewBoldPhoto
Posts: 5216
PORT MURRAY, New Jersey, US
Elise Ann wrote:
I took my avatar pic myself... is that a crime in this case? There is no 'crime' as you put it in taking the image.... the image itself might be criminal.
The image in question![https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130108/13/50ec896adae56_m.jpg]()
fails to do justice to the subject. As a photographer you should consider that an image shot expressly to be part of a models portfolio should typically have eyes the in focus, not blowout the highlights without cause, not include odd random blotch(s) of discoloration and include skin not rendered as plasticine. The problem with the image is the photographer. The fact that the photographer was/is you is completely incidental.
Model
Elle Astoria
Posts: 171
South Bend, Indiana, US
Anti-Plasticine skin, non-blown out highlights et. al noted. But is it evident that it was taken with a webcam?
Photographer
Section 008
Posts: 98
Chicago, Illinois, US
Elise Ann wrote:
Anti-Plasticine skin, non-blown out highlights et. al noted. But is it evident that it was taken with a webcam? not to bad for webcam....i could do better though 
Model
Elle Astoria
Posts: 171
South Bend, Indiana, US
Section 008 wrote:
not to bad for webcam....i could do better though I bet you could! Nice portfolio!
Photographer
NewBoldPhoto
Posts: 5216
PORT MURRAY, New Jersey, US
Elise Ann wrote:
Anti-Plasticine skin, non-blown out highlights et. al noted. But is it evident that it was taken with a webcam? A webcam per say... no, a low quality or poorly utilized camera yes. The issue is image quality not device used in capture. You may want to check out Sita Mae( https://www.modelmayhem.com/12528 ) she has been shooting with an I-phone ...
Model
Elle Astoria
Posts: 171
South Bend, Indiana, US
NewBoldPhoto wrote:
A webcam per say... no, a low quality or poorly utilized camera yes. The issue is image quality not device used in capture. You may want to check out Sita Mae( https://www.modelmayhem.com/12528 ) she has been shooting with an I-phone ... Do you think the image could have been good if it had been taken with a fancy DSLR camera but the same lighting effects and photo composition?
Photographer
NewBoldPhoto
Posts: 5216
PORT MURRAY, New Jersey, US
Elise Ann wrote:
Do you think the image could have been good if it had been taken with a fancy DSLR camera but the same lighting effects and photo composition? No... again... it is the image that is important not the device.
Model
Elle Astoria
Posts: 171
South Bend, Indiana, US
Hmm, I'll probably look back on this image in a year and laugh at my futile attempt to edit a photo after owning Photoshop for only two days. But alas, I shall not avail. Thanks for the feedback.
Photographer
DVP Photography
Posts: 2874
Broomfield, Colorado, US
Elise Ann wrote:
Hmm, I'll probably look back on this image in a year and laugh at my futile attempt to edit a photo after owning Photoshop for only two days. But alas, I shall not avail. Thanks for the feedback. It wouldn't be unusual to take more than 6 month to photoshop a good portrait.
Go to Amazon and there are a lot of good books that will give you photoshop training.
Photographer
Bravo Magic Images
Posts: 765
Temple City, California, US
Elise Ann wrote:
I took my avatar pic myself... is that a crime in this case? And you will be Banned and Punished
and frawned upon unless you let me work with you j/k
Model
Elle Astoria
Posts: 171
South Bend, Indiana, US
DVP Photography wrote:
It wouldn't be unusual to take more than 6 month to photoshop a good portrait.
Go to Amazon and there are a lot of good books that will give you photoshop training. 6 months?? I guess the Mona Lisa wasn't painted in a day. Thanks for the tips. I've been watching YouTube tutorials, but it's hard to remember all the steps when I want to recreate it. A book would be much more helpful. Is there a particular book you recommend?
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