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Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Lorance Photography wrote:
I'll try a couple

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31466710

Listed! great lines and tones in this one!  not sure about the water mark placement, but this feels like a well thought out image. kudos

Apr 21 13 10:00 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Lorance Photography wrote:
one of my personal faves

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30852293

pass. the tones are great, but something compositionally does not set well with me on this image. I think it is because your eyes get trapped in space with the business of the lines. I would be curious to see different versions though with different compositions. please feel free to play again.

Apr 21 13 10:02 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Tracy Zabriskie wrote:
See what you think

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31531702   18+

pass. the tones and concept are there, but it just feels off with the open legs in this one compositionally. maybe if you are to explore this concept again, try one with forming lines with the scene more than with the sexual undertones which I think would make for a stronger image. please feel free to play again.

Apr 21 13 10:04 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

_eMMe_ wrote:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30884030

pass, I dig the concept and the execution with the grain and tones in the image, but it is much too center weighted for my tastes. Maybe play with different compositions with your photographer on the next one. please feel free to play again.

Apr 21 13 10:06 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

_eMMe_ wrote:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30782452

pass. again very center weighted in the composition. I would love to see what you could do in a session with a different style of composition different than just a portrait. please feel free to play again.

Apr 21 13 10:07 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Pantelis Palios wrote:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130311/05/513dd31cf3f4e_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111014/02/4e97fe9ce1797_m.jpg

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28048697

no offense, but a lot of you do not read the rules. one image per post in this thread please.

as for the images:

pass on all three. sorry, but all of them seem very portraitesque to me. What can you show me that expands the repiotiore more?  please feel free to play again.

Apr 21 13 10:21 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

--Ishtar-- wrote:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/25315162
maybe?

pass. soft focus issues, I think the framing could be improved upon, and maybe more directional lighting perhaps on your next one. please feel free to play again

Apr 21 13 10:23 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Scarlett de la Calle wrote:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130414/02/516a7637835b1_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121215/16/50cd194dd1bd7_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120527/04/4fc211f39a1bf_m.jpg

here they are let me know

one image per post please.

but pass on all three. first one seems over processed (maybe work on the concept further), second one same, and third one I think could stand better lighting. Your expression and pose are great on the third one, but maybe try it with more directional light. please feel free to play again.

Apr 21 13 10:28 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Christoff Smit wrote:
And mine?

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/32287278

Listed!  this one is great for the light and quirkiness factor. kudos

Apr 21 13 10:29 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Kasey Lestrange MUA wrote:
I haven't posted this one up on modelmayhem but I'd love to know what you think of it

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid … =3&theater

edit: oh man I posted with my makeup profile instead of my model profile but oh well, I did the makeup on this image as well smile

pass. it has a fashion sense to it, but it has some technical details from the photography/post work, and I think that you could put some more drama into the pose/expression honestly. If you work on it though, it has potential. please feel free to play again.

Apr 21 13 10:32 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Loria Harrison wrote:
maybe this one?

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120910/14/504e56266cac4_m.jpg

Listed!  I think that this is a very honest portrait and expression. kudos

Apr 21 13 10:33 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

MCB Imagery wrote:
I'll play - thanks.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130409/15/51649366c23d2.jpg

pass. I think your light is on, but maybe shoot with a greater DOF so everything is in focus for a portrait like this. Also, maybe give your model some espresso to liven her up a little on the next one. please feel free to play again.

Apr 21 13 10:37 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

JT Life Photography wrote:
18+  https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/24853932

pass. sorry, but awkward pose. maybe play with composition for the next one. please feel free to play again.

Apr 21 13 10:37 pm Link

Photographer

S-U-B-L-I-M-E

Posts: 1557

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

My avatar ?

Apr 21 13 10:42 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Paul Tirado Photography wrote:
How about this?

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130421/20/5174b0c9ecd38_m.jpg

pass. classy suit, but there is something missing in this one. maybe try different light.  please feel free to play again.

Apr 21 13 10:43 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

S-U-B-L-I-M-E wrote:
My avatar ?

pass. without the leather gloves maybe, but for me they are too much of a distraction in the image. please feel free to play again.

Apr 21 13 10:44 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

back later folks. keep them coming!

Apr 21 13 10:44 pm Link

Model

BellaStacie

Posts: 373

Hollywood, Florida, US

Mine??  smile

Apr 21 13 10:51 pm Link

Photographer

Rick Reynolds

Posts: 73

Los Angeles, California, US

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/9129301
Check this out and tell me would you or would you not list this photograph?

Apr 21 13 11:11 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

StacieMaria wrote:
Mine??  smile

which image? link please

Apr 22 13 12:18 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Rick Reynolds wrote:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/9129301
Check this out and tell me would you or would you not list this photograph?

pass. blown out highlights in the shirt, and too much skin re-touching. maybe try to re-work it more naturally with a different crop. please feel free to play again.

Apr 22 13 12:19 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

alright, I'll do one more day of these if anyone is game, and then I am going to stick a fork in this thread. post away!

Apr 22 13 08:08 pm Link

Photographer

Joe Alfano

Posts: 12

Pine Hill, New Jersey, US

How about something a little creepy?

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/32370285

Apr 22 13 08:25 pm Link

Photographer

Les Jinques Photography

Posts: 337

Orlando, Florida, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090622/13/4a3fecad69531_m.jpg

Apr 22 13 08:53 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Joe Alfano wrote:
How about something a little creepy?

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/32370285

pass. the creepy factor does not bother me personally. In fact, I don't really find this image creepy actually to be honest. The thing about this image for me is the usage of the brick walls where everything is illuminated in space. If you are going for a good old fashioned creepy image, maybe play with grids to selectively light your model in space. Maybe that way the illusion of the possession would be stronger to raise the hairs on my neck. I think composition is spot on though, but maybe lose the black framing as well around the image. The framing on images always feels dated to me personally, but that is just my .02 cents. please feel free to play again.

Apr 23 13 12:13 am Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Photography by Jinques wrote:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090622/13/4a3fecad69531_m.jpg

pass. you have a very pretty model in your frame there, but the soft focus on the face, and the back focus on the hair along with the over done skin smoothing are what throw me off on this honestly. Check out Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. More of a natural look like that would give this image the wow factor especially with your model selection. Maybe try re-shooting and make sure the focus does not back focus on you, and less skin smoothing. please feel free to play again.

Apr 23 13 12:15 am Link

Apr 23 13 12:41 am Link

Photographer

Reinhard Block

Posts: 6

Ludwigshafen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Something from the weekend

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130421/11/517435e4575b3_m.jpg

Apr 23 13 02:13 am Link

Photographer

Expression Unlimited

Posts: 1408

Oceanside, California, US

Hmm
I only have this one at the moment in BW  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130419/14/5171b7e976442_m.jpg

But he's a great guy, so let's post him!

Apr 23 13 02:36 am Link

Model

Katzen Lynx

Posts: 327

Belmont, New Hampshire, US

The only one I have up currently, it's a new photo from last thursday (april 18th)

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/32364690

Apr 23 13 06:20 am Link

Photographer

RachelReilly

Posts: 1748

Washington, District of Columbia, US

perhaps

Apr 23 13 11:18 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

this?

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110607/12/4dee76fe2e7fb_m.jpg

Apr 23 13 11:31 am Link

Photographer

Expression Unlimited

Posts: 1408

Oceanside, California, US

not still going?

Apr 24 13 02:28 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Brandon L Ingram wrote:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30532034

pass. sorry, but the writing on the top is distracting, and something about the composition is not working for me. Try shooting different compositions with it and a different top maybe.

Apr 24 13 03:44 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Reinhard Block wrote:
Something from the weekend

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130421/11/517435e4575b3_m.jpg

pass. digging the concept and light, but for me the composition is too center weighted. Maybe try a different crop or different framing on the next round.

Apr 24 13 03:45 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Expression Unlimited wrote:
Hmm
I only have this one at the moment in BW  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130419/14/5171b7e976442_m.jpg

But he's a great guy, so let's post him!

pass. very James Dean'ish. haha  that is a good part. however, for me the composition could be a tighter crop and the water mark stands out and distracts from the mood of the image.

Apr 24 13 03:46 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Katzen Lynx wrote:
The only one I have up currently, it's a new photo from last thursday (april 18th)

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/32364690

pass. awkward pose, technical issues on the photographers part... maybe try some different variations with different photographers on this concept that know how to pose to your strengths.

Apr 24 13 03:47 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

RachelReilly wrote:
perhaps

since this is my last pass through the realms of the death star.... I give up on re-posting about the rules of this game in this thread...

however, listed this one: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31817818. Great capture!

Apr 24 13 03:49 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Peach Jones wrote:
this?

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110607/12/4dee76fe2e7fb_m.jpg

pass. not true black and white, and a bit too over processed feeling to me along with my eyes getting trapped on the wall vs. the model.

Apr 24 13 03:50 pm Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

Expression Unlimited wrote:
not still going?

Officially done as of this post everyone. Thanks for playing. I had fun going through all the different styles of work. There are truly lots of talented folks here on MM. Keep up the great work, and maybe I will post another game some day time allowing. good luck!

Apr 24 13 03:51 pm Link