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Last weekend I did my very first photoshoot. It was something very casual in New York City. I just wanna know what you guys think of the pictures taken. I was a bit tired since I didn't get any sleep. This was more for experience than anything else. Here are the links https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31321910 https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31321992 Jan 18 13 11:48 am Link They are lifeless. They lack any emotion/expression. Some even look like mug shots for s police file. Study some of the better male models and how they present themselves. You learn by studying and Good Luck! Jan 18 13 12:00 pm Link robert b mitchell wrote: Thank you so much for the criticism! I will start studying other models and their facial experssions Jan 18 13 02:33 pm Link  Of the two this is the better one Why so much space above his head, you could crop some of that off With short hair generally best to show just one ear, simply rotate models head till only one ear is seen for the most part Try shooting with a less distracting background [Aim camera so there is no blown out sky, or the yellow light] Jan 18 13 03:27 pm Link Lee_Photography wrote: I think your thinking that I'm the photographer...but I am not. I am the model in the pictures. As he emailed the picture I did crop out the top. Jan 18 13 05:19 pm Link Since the expression thing has already been addressed, I will point out two things below. One. When you get another shoot down, lose this image and pose: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 4871b0.jpg Why? (and I mean this only about your pose)  It will remind people way too much of this. Make your poses more relaxed and more simple. Study poses. If you don't know what to do with your arms, leave them down, or do something with your wardrobe. There's so many ideas, that you don't need the monkey scratching head pose. Two. If you were the one who brought your wardrobe, don't think wardrobe like what you'd wear in high school. Keep it simple and showcase you, and don't oversize your clothes. Male models can get away with just jeans and teeshirt, or jeans and button ups. Don't over complicate everything when you're starting out. With that said, I wish you well, and hope to see more shoots. Jan 18 13 05:41 pm Link Samantha Emme wrote: I didn't really like that picture at all to begin with. Like I said this was my first shoot so I wasn't really sure on what to do or what to wear. I've definately gained a lot of experience already for my next shoot so thank you so much for the advice. Jan 18 13 06:22 pm Link Louie Kline wrote: Well that's silly. If you didn't like the photo then why have it in there? Sell them what you think is best. Jan 18 13 06:28 pm Link Samantha Emme wrote: I put that one up because I wanted to have a full body one. should I delete it and put this one up? Jan 18 13 06:39 pm Link Louie Kline wrote: Yes for now. That one is better. Jan 18 13 06:41 pm Link Louie Kline wrote: This one is better, but I find the manhole cover very distracting. I really like the background, but the manhole cover becomes a dominant element in the image, which does not help. Jan 18 13 06:56 pm Link Bob Elliott Artist wrote: hahaaa you do have a point. Jan 18 13 07:23 pm Link robert b mitchell wrote: +1 Jan 21 13 08:40 am Link Often very little comes from a first shoot for a model (unless you're a female wearing a thong, in which case it will be a beloved image for years to come) but, for you, the images are invaluable for you to critique. There's something about looking at the images and saying, "what the hell was I doing?" or "why did I pose like that?" that you'll store away to form how you should do it the next time. I don't want to comment on the photographs themselves, but I will say the lighting isn't helping and all the factors combined (location, poses, wardrobe, lighting) make these look like simple snapshots. Be thoughtful of how the final image will look BEFORE you pose. Imagine yourself looking at the final image...and adjust accordingly. Scratching your head...not a good pose. I'm guessing all the things you didn't think about prior and during that first shoot will be things you'll improve vastly for that next shoot. Jan 21 13 08:55 am Link The other thing I'll mention is that your pose on the manhole cover looks like you're posing for a Polaroid. Which is fine but that would be done against a blank wall, usually indoors. The fact that you're at a location really emphasizes the awkwardness of the pose. Jan 21 13 08:57 am Link |
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