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Connor Photography
Posts: 4,978
Newark, Delaware, US


I'd like to see either nude or non-nudes.  Please use link for nudes.  smile
Feb 11 13 01:00 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Giacomo Cirrincioni
Posts: 19,049
New York, New York, US


Of our own work?

I suppose "strong story" is subjective, left to the viewer to decide what story they see.  I see a story element when I shoot environmental portraiture and I hope that comes across, although some are more apparent than others, which is fine, but I often try to not be too obvious - but that's my hangup.  lol.  To me you want to be juuuuuust obvious enough, but not too much.  You want to begin a conversation dialog rather than preach, if that makes sense. 

A few examples:

18+

http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27267743

In Port:

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120223/21/4f4724398db02_m.jpg

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120824/21/50384dc261d70_m.jpg

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120226/10/4f4a79153134c_m.jpg

To a much lesser extent simple portraits can also offer a small bit of story, but usually it doesn't work as a narrative.  For example, this has some story, but I wouldn't call it "strong" at all:  I offer it only to show that often times we think we're doing narrative work, when in reality we are not:

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120224/21/4f486d3d577f7_m.jpg

If, on the other hand, I had shot him in a narrative setting either by himself or while interacting with someone else, then, there would be a narrative element.  As it is, it is simply a nice portrait. 

What are you hoping to see or discuss?
Feb 11 13 02:18 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
robert christopher
Posts: 2,660
Snohomish, Washington, US


http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/091225/02/4b3495a9086ad_m.jpg
Feb 11 13 02:19 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
DAN CRUIKSHANK
Posts: 1,652
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada


I make an attempt to tell a story, or at least depict certain emotions (solitude is often my focus) in all my shots. There may be a couple in my port that you will be interested in.

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130106/14/50e9f85e19e53_m.jpg
Feb 11 13 02:25 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
pellepiano
Posts: 2,179
Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden


http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120108/12/4f09ff78e7696.jpg
Feb 11 13 02:27 pm  Link  Quote 
Model
Miroslava Svoboda
Posts: 441
San Francisco, California, US


http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121025/17/5089db146dcb1.jpg
Feb 11 13 02:35 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Ezhini
Posts: 1,475
Wichita, Kansas, US


Here is a whole series that I did a while ago titled Who Knows Who - each image works individually by themselves as well: http://www.ezhiniartanddesign.com/WhoKnowsWho/

Here is a sample from the series:
http://www.ezhiniartanddesign.com/WhoKnowsWho/images/WhoKnowsWho_19.jpg
Feb 11 13 02:38 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Connor Photography
Posts: 4,978
Newark, Delaware, US


Paramour Productions wrote:
What are you hoping to see or discuss?

Excellent example, I dig them all. 

Just tired of shooting the same old same old stuff.  Want to move away from my comfort zone into some more profound story telling and artistic expression.

Feb 11 13 03:28 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Connor Photography
Posts: 4,978
Newark, Delaware, US


Ezhini wrote:
Here is a whole series that I did a while ago titled Who Knows Who - each image works individually by themselves as well: http://www.ezhiniartanddesign.com/WhoKnowsWho/

Excellent and dynamic.  I like it.

Feb 11 13 03:29 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
MMDesign
Posts: 17,605
Louisville, Kentucky, US


http://gallery.photo.net/photo/16393996-lg.jpg
Feb 11 13 03:29 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Hero Foto
Posts: 863
Phoenix, Arizona, US


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8221/8296044657_61040796bf_z.jpg
Feb 11 13 03:34 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
karenjerzykphotography
Posts: 1,739
Boston, Massachusetts, US


Feel free to look at my port smile
Feb 11 13 03:34 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Toto Photo
Posts: 1,200
San Francisco, California, US


http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130130/23/510a1d0ae8fb3.jpg
Feb 11 13 03:37 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Creative Concept Studio
Posts: 2,316
Fort Worth, Texas, US


http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090924/06/4abb748b671dd_m.jpg
Feb 11 13 04:21 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
GNapp Studios
Posts: 5,778
Somerville, New Jersey, US


The Story of Life

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110217/17/4d5dcf598c0d7.jpg
Feb 11 13 04:28 pm  Link  Quote 
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Giacomo Cirrincioni
Posts: 19,049
New York, New York, US


I think I have a very different view of this subject than many of the posters here...

OP, I would check out the work of Cindy Sherman:

http://www.cindysherman.com

http://www.moma.org/interactives/exhibi … dysherman/
Feb 11 13 06:06 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Barely StL
Posts: 432
Saint Louis, Missouri, US


Feb 11 13 06:25 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Beautifully Soft Focus
Posts: 403
Dallas, Texas, US


You ask for em wink

http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27647270   18+ maybe?

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111029/22/4eace7b0bc66b.jpg

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120613/18/4fd9435c2c810.jpg

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100331/22/4bb432c3acc89.jpg

Read the captions please.

Be easy,

Alvin
Feb 11 13 06:28 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
PHOTOSTUDIOdotCA
Posts: 57
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada


Feb 11 13 06:33 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Faces2Die4 Photography
Posts: 216
Houston, Texas, US


http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130211/20/5119bfa203bfa.jpg
Feb 11 13 08:07 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Cherrystone
Posts: 32,905
Columbus, Ohio, US


http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100123/11/4b5b53bc3672d_m.jpg
Feb 11 13 08:09 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
-The Dave-
Posts: 8,114
Las Vegas, Nevada, US


http://www.daplv.com/MM/Homeless_2779.jpg

http://www.daplv.com/MM/DP7_6519.jpg

http://www.daplv.com/MM/IMG_2159b.jpg
Feb 11 13 08:15 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
S-U-B-L-I-M-E
Posts: 1,491
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada


Feb 11 13 08:18 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Good Egg Productions
Posts: 12,984
Orlando, Florida, US


Although an obvious rip off, I think this is a story.

http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/19637541 (18+ for content, not nudity)
Feb 11 13 08:18 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Beautifully Soft Focus
Posts: 403
Dallas, Texas, US


-The Dave- wrote:
http://www.daplv.com/MM/IMG_2159b.jpg

... and we have a "WINNER"  smile ROTFL wink

Feb 11 13 09:53 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
MC Photo
Posts: 3,932
New York, New York, US


http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110531/22/4de5cf2befcfd.jpg

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120502/00/4fa0e05d850e9.jpg

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120502/00/4fa0e323674d6.jpg

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120501/23/4fa0cf123bdc2.jpg

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120502/00/4fa0e32e2c2f7.jpg

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120720/01/500913134329f.jpg

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120501/23/4fa0cd7e3d4e4.jpg

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120501/23/4fa0cdfce1c99.jpg
Feb 11 13 10:39 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Phase Shift Photography
Posts: 82
Atlanta, Georgia, US


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8354/8342879788_33fde57844_z.jpg
Feb 12 13 05:12 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
PhillipM
Posts: 5,234
Martin, Tennessee, US


http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110417/12/4dab410e6aaa2.jpg
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http://www.keepsakephotography.us/Spooky/SpookyZorka.jpg
Feb 12 13 06:07 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Kent Art Photography
Posts: 2,008
Maidstone, England, United Kingdom


The "Boxer" series in my portfolio might be of interest.  Male nudity.
Feb 12 13 06:13 am  Link  Quote 
Model
Kelly Kooper
Posts: 864
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia


Feb 12 13 06:14 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
fullmetalphotographer
Posts: 1,712
Fresno, California, US


Feb 12 13 06:19 am  Link  Quote 
Model
MatureModelMM
Posts: 465
Detroit, Michigan, US


http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27800803  18+

Everyone tells me that one has a really strong message.
Feb 12 13 06:20 am  Link  Quote 
Model
Christoff Smit
Posts: 195
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa


I might also have some that you like :-)
Feb 12 13 06:22 am  Link  Quote 
Model
allison mindy
Posts: 1,366
Cincinnati, Ohio, US


Feb 12 13 06:22 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
OldPhotoDog
Posts: 73
Austin, Texas, US


http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/070813/14/46c0ab45ae515_m.jpg
Feb 12 13 06:24 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Graphix Gallery
Posts: 920
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia


Mother & Daughter - Habana Cuba

http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100213/04/4b76987e48eb7.jpg
Feb 12 13 06:30 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
BareLight Photography
Posts: 421
Kansas City, Kansas, US


http://kcimageworks.com/jessica/_7001304-2s.jpg
Feb 12 13 07:01 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
ArtisticGlamour
Posts: 3,846
Phoenix, Arizona, US


http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g461/TyPortfolio/dog6.jpg http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g461/TyPortfolio/bear.jpg
Denali Park, Alaska.
Feb 12 13 07:32 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
L A U B E N H E I M E R
Posts: 7,087
Seattle, Washington, US


Masha, August 7, 2012

http://archives.marklaubenheimer.com/image.php?image=/models/2012/08-07-2012_Masha_Victoria/masha3web17.jpg&quality=70&width=600
Feb 12 13 07:42 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Hero Foto
Posts: 863
Phoenix, Arizona, US


Kelly Kooper wrote:
http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110120/02/4d3807c599fb7.jpg

This one is one of my most powerful.

I agree ... that one is rough to view ... thought provoking ...

Feb 12 13 07:51 am  Link  Quote 
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