Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Photographer
Doug_
Posts: 19
Redmond, Washington, US

Ok ... you can see straight away that you are a professional photographer.

How do I fine a bad and even an ugly one from this collection?

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30482496

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31365628

The ugly
None

It's hard to give you advice as you are way above me.

Just a few thoughts, when you look at the images as a whole then maybe you could say a bit too much airbrushing, and I would like to see a few more gritty images with realism.

Jan 29 13 09:14 am Link

Model

Colleen-

Posts: 62

Bloomington, Illinois, US

Lay it on me.

Jan 29 13 09:15 am Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Nikki Heat wrote:
Wow!  Thank you so much!  I actually agree with you on the good and two of the bad, but am curious what you don't like about https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31072370? 
I really appreciate your compliment!

Your a glamous model and this image has you all hunched up, looking very uncomortable and the wrong sort of dress for this.

A simple short black dress with you wearing stockings would look much better and shoot in black and white would give you a much better image.

Jan 29 13 09:19 am Link

Photographer

Doug_

Posts: 20

Redmond, Washington, US

Thanks...really appreciate the remarks..have a great day

Jan 29 13 09:23 am Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Model
Colleen-
Posts: 50
Joliet, Illinois, US

The good
this was easy ..... sorry for being a typical guy.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30487104

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30774611
(great portrait)

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29346139
two sexy women together and no sensual atmosphere

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29990109
way to many black lines

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20852487
supergirl in her underwear

Jan 29 13 09:41 am Link

Model

Colleen-

Posts: 62

Bloomington, Illinois, US

Martin Coombes wrote:
Model
Colleen-
Posts: 50
Joliet, Illinois, US

The good
this was easy ..... sorry for being a typical guy.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30487104

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30774611
(great portrait)

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29346139
two sexy women together and no sensual atmosphere

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29990109
way to many black lines

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20852487
supergirl in her underwear

Both of those "sexy women" are me. lol

Jan 29 13 10:16 am Link

Model

Affinity Finch

Posts: 652

Torpoint, England, United Kingdom

Martin Coombes wrote:
Model
Jade Honey
Posts: 566
Bodmin, England, United Kingdom

Oh !!  Jade this is going to be hard; I have you as one of my favourite models.

Well here goes,

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30778429
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30141078

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28863914

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30422672

Wish I was back in the UK, because I would of loved the chance to take some photos of you.

Thankyou smile
Well if you do ever manage to get back I'd love to shoot smile x

Jan 29 13 10:19 am Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Colleen- wrote:
Both of those "sexy women" are me. lol

opps ... sorry ...possible best no sexual tension then.

Jan 29 13 03:33 pm Link

Model

Ceci L

Posts: 235

Villena, Valencia, Spain

Give me a bite

Jan 29 13 03:36 pm Link

Photographer

Crows Photography

Posts: 229

Dothan, Alabama, US

Have a look

Jan 29 13 03:41 pm Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Ceci L
Posts: 37
Villena, Valencia, Spain

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30493016
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30806702

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31292888

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30805444

My honest thoughts are that you are waiting for Mr Right.

You need a photographer that does not just see you as a beautiful sexy woman who he wants to take some cheap thoughtless images off.

You need a photographer who can really express the best from you.

You deserve that smile

Jan 29 13 03:49 pm Link

Photographer

Kevin Greggain Photography

Posts: 6769

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Any comments for my work ?

Jan 29 13 03:50 pm Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Photographer
Crows Photography
Posts: 196
Dothan, Alabama, US

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/21862731
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/24418379
(the model looks a bit glum, but lighting perfect)

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27676520
(what is growing out of her head)

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20893803

Overall really nice images and you have a good style.

Jan 29 13 03:57 pm Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Imageography wrote:
Any comments for my work ?

Oh yes .... but you have way to many for me to look at at the moment.

I need some sleep, I will review in the morning

Good night

Jan 29 13 04:00 pm Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Ok
Go!

Jan 29 13 04:15 pm Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Imageography wrote:
Any comments for my work ?

Imageography
Posts: 6,202
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30871915
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30684788
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30717044
(I know how the photographer feels)

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31125972

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31214402

Let me be honest, your work is amazing and it was very hard to select images for bad / ugly.

Jan 29 13 11:05 pm Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Rachel Reilly wrote:
Ok
Go!

Photographer
Rachel Reilly
Posts: 826
Rockville, Maryland, US

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31280233
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31463529

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31464588

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31449772

If you are just starting out then it is clear you have talent.

The reason for the bad image is the model looks very uncomfortable, and this is a beginner's pose.

For the ugly, well I do not like seeing the spine like that.

Jan 29 13 11:14 pm Link

Model

Alice A Dylan

Posts: 143

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Please share your thoughts smile

Jan 30 13 12:38 am Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Alice A Dylan wrote:
Please share your thoughts smile

Alice A Dylan                                                         Female
20 years old
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31454739
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31273971

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30091426

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31241782

I find this Japanese sub culture really fascinating and would love to spend some time in Japan to explore it.

Jan 30 13 01:49 am Link

Model

_eMMe_

Posts: 866

Florence, Toscana, Italy

Martin Coombes wrote:

I have to admit the eye contact is very good.

But look at the wrinkles around the nose.

When I look at this image I can't stop asking myself "why"?

Mmmmh, I don't think we are talking about the same image... You linked as the bad, this one:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30608114

Jan 30 13 02:07 am Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

_eMMe_ wrote:

Mmmmh, I don't think we are talking about the same image... You linked as the bad, this one:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30608114

Yes I quoted on the wrong image.

On this image I think your hair looks messy, facial expression makes you look old, and the bent leg looks fat from the knee upwards. (sorry)

Jan 30 13 02:41 am Link

Model

_eMMe_

Posts: 866

Florence, Toscana, Italy

Martin Coombes wrote:

Yes I quoted on the wrong image.

On this image I think your hair looks messy, facial expression makes you look old, and the bent leg looks fat from the knee upwards. (sorry)

No problem, I just was curious smile

Jan 30 13 03:55 am Link

Model

Jane Smithly

Posts: 1097

Crowley, Texas, US

Me? smile

Jan 30 13 12:50 pm Link

Model

Leone P

Posts: 515

Batley, England, United Kingdom

I'll play, i'm partial to a bit of biting so sock it to me! smile x

Jan 30 13 12:57 pm Link

Model

Ryne Alan

Posts: 131

Columbus, Ohio, US

Sure let's play smile Should I count?

Jan 30 13 01:06 pm Link

Retoucher

MM020

Posts: 1046

Braşov, Braşov, Romania

Can I play?

Jan 30 13 01:07 pm Link

Photographer

DAN CRUIKSHANK

Posts: 1786

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Sure smile

Jan 30 13 01:19 pm Link

Model

Maggie Xia

Posts: 452

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Tell me pls? tongue

Jan 30 13 01:44 pm Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Autumn Rose Brightly wrote:
Me? smile

Autumn Rose Brightly
Posts: 917
Charlotte, North Carolina, US

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31075626
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30173963
(I choose this one because of your cheeky smile - it shows a connection with the photographer)

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29848237

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30328505

You are a very seductive, curvy and voluptuous model smile

Jan 30 13 02:15 pm Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Leone P wrote:
I'll play, i'm partial to a bit of biting so sock it to me! smile x

Leone P
Posts: 260
Batley, England,                                                           United Kingdom

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30921957
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30922076

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30922036

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31474456

For a long time I had a problem with girls having tattoos. Yet since living in Germany where it is very popular, I have not only begun to like them, but actually find them sort of sexy - your tattoos look really nice.

There I did not bite too hard smile

Jan 30 13 02:25 pm Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Ryne Alan wrote:
Sure let's play smile Should I count?

Model
Ryne Alan
Posts: 130
Columbus, Ohio, US

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28486946

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26810658

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27210223

The whole transgender thing is very good, and you seem relaxed in this role.

With the ugly image I have to say, shave the armpits (either male or female that does not look good).

One last comment -  "yes you do count!"

Jan 30 13 02:33 pm Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

pxspace wrote:
Can I play?

Retoucher
pxspace
Posts: 961
Braşov, Braşov,   
                                        
The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26913424
(love this picture)

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30847800

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30847451

You are very talented retoucher and all of the images are very good.

Being of a slightly older generation I prefer less airbrushing and more realism in my images.

But what you do - you do really well.

Jan 30 13 02:43 pm Link

Model

Ryne Alan

Posts: 131

Columbus, Ohio, US

Martin Coombes wrote:

Model
Ryne Alan
Posts: 130
Columbus, Ohio, US

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28486946

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26810658

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27210223

The whole transgender thing is very good, and you seem relaxed in this role.

With the ugly image I have to say, shave the armpits (either male or female that does not look good).

One last comment -  "yes you do count!"

I thank you smile The criticism is appreciated. Though I do want to point out very carefully as to not offend, but I'm not transgender,  just androgynous.

Jan 30 13 02:51 pm Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

DAN CRUIKSHANK wrote:
Sure smile

DAN CRUIKSHANK
Posts: 1,498
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28971489

(its imperfections - is its perfection - love it)

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29065796

(sometimes photoshop works well)

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30711942

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30500897

(hope it's not a self portrait)

Jan 30 13 02:52 pm Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Ryne Alan wrote:

I thank you smile The criticism is appreciated. Though I do want to point out very carefully as to not offend, but I'm not transgender,  just androgynous.

Until this evening I had not heard of that word ..... so will educate myself better smile

Jan 30 13 02:54 pm Link

Retoucher

MM020

Posts: 1046

Braşov, Braşov, Romania

Martin Coombes wrote:

Retoucher
pxspace
Posts: 961
Braşov, Braşov,   
                                        
The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26913424
(love this picture)

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30847800

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30847451

You are very talented retoucher and all of the images are very good.

Being of a slightly older generation I prefer less airbrushing and more realism in my images.

But what you do - you do really well.

Thank you, I appreciate it! smile

Jan 30 13 02:57 pm Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Maggie Xia wrote:
Tell me pls? tongue

Model
Maggie Xia
Posts: 400
Atlanta, Georgia

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31342914
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30865167

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31296896

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30996618

Very hard, because you are so beautiful.

The reason for the bad is because it obviously involved a lot of hard work, and I just don't see the point. The ugly, well it is just to plain for me.

Love the rest of your images:)

Jan 30 13 03:02 pm Link

Photographer

Martin Coombes

Posts: 117

Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Martin Coombes wrote:

Until this evening I had not heard of that word ..... so will educate myself better smile

Just looked at Google and Wikipedia, and feel a bit stupid now, because I do understand the word and its meaning. I suppose its just a word that was unfamiliar to me.

Jan 30 13 03:12 pm Link

Photographer

DAN CRUIKSHANK

Posts: 1786

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Martin Coombes wrote:

DAN CRUIKSHANK
Posts: 1,498
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28971489

(its imperfections - is its perfection - love it)

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/29065796

(sometimes photoshop works well)

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30711942

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30500897

(hope it's not a self portrait)

haha! It totally is a self portrait! ... just a quick one I threw together so models knew what I looked like before we met to shoot smile

Jan 30 13 03:25 pm Link

Model

Maggie Xia

Posts: 452

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Martin Coombes wrote:

Model
Maggie Xia
Posts: 400
Atlanta, Georgia

The good
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31342914
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30865167

The bad
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31296896

The ugly
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30996618

Very hard, because you are so beautiful.

The reason for the bad is because it obviously involved a lot of hard work, and I just don't see the point. The ugly, well it is just to plain for me.

Love the rest of your images:)

Thank you very much for the feedback smile the heashot will be removed soon but I'll leave the other one a bit longer bc its my first and only publication lol

Jan 30 13 03:33 pm Link