Harold Rose wrote:

You need a couple more years of experience before giving others  crit.

I think her port is 100x better than yours. I actually listed some of her photos. I couldn't stand to even individually click on yours. Back off bud.


Also, please gimme the best you got! Haven't uploaded anything new in awhile, but would love to know what should stay and what should go!

Black Tux Photography wrote:
Harsh critique please

Well.

Honstly, I can't really give you a proper critique, because there is really not that much on me to critique on or say "get better at this" and mean it.
It's all very mediocre right now unfortunately.
I'm not sure why you list yourself as experienced, even though you state you're in college, because anyone looking at your work can see you aren't experienced.

Perhaps focus on studio portraits and beauty, as that is your strong point.
The high key beauty shots you have on the last row seem to be your best, so I would say try to work around lots of different ideas on beauty for now.
Build your skills, but slowly diversify your portfolio. Otherwise you'll only end up with a portfolio full of crap.

MyrnaByrna Jen B wrote:

Thank you for it.
Jen

I don't have so much problems with your modelling itself, but here are the thing that do bother me :

1. You could soooo work with better photographers. You have a great youthful look for your age and great stats to get into older commercial work.

2. Be more carefull of what you put in your portfolio, your worst shot stands for your whole portfolio in allot of peoples eyes, and allot of your portfolio you do not need.
Work on having a few really strong images to draw the better photographers and teams, than having a heap of tat.

Lastly, I'd like to see some more good beauty/portrait images. As a photographer I want to see your face, and I don't feel like I'm getting enough great accurate and natural face on image.

Goodluck

Mike Batz Photography wrote:
In between since I'm new, haha.

You're new, exactly, so you're not "experienced"


Your portfolio seems ok, neither here nor there, not memorable, but not awful.

Not really sure what sort of direction you're going in, or if you are just experimenting a bit. I would just say, keep going, keep experimenting with different styles and genres and keep getting better

S K E L E T O N  K E Y wrote:
Which-ever way I will be fair and try to give you my best advice on improving your skill.

So choose the severity of your critique;

Blow smoke up your ass and tell you what you want to hear?

or

Take the time to assess your body of work and give you the best advice on improvement (if you need it).

Or anyhting inbetween

[edit] Back now, for a bit[/edit]

Be honest

FBY1K

Lela Jesse wrote:
Please send out your most helpful, constructive serious critique! I'd love some help! Throw in some negatives too, anything I can improve on!

I really like your look,

You have a very strong look, and have great proportions.
But because you do have quite a heavy set face, and smaller eyes, it seems a bit harder for you to look soft, or have a a great diversity of facial expression.

So, I'd say work on that.

But aside from that, you look like you're heading in a great direction, just keep working with much better photographers, and maybe if it weren't for you being a tad bit short, you could try a go at any decent agencies that represent plus size models.

Rachael Bueckert wrote:
I'd like you to blow a lot of smoke up my ass.

Like, if no one knew what was happening they would think my bowels spontaneously combusted.

You're so puurrty, you're so amazing, I don't even need to try.

please come here !

_BlossomFairy_ wrote:
I'll go for whatever critique as long as it can helps me improve since I am new.

Thanks,
-Amy

You're definitely cute and have a youthfull appearance.

I'm not entirely sure what you'll be doing with modelling though.

Other than working on better beauty and portrait.

Honestly, I'm not sure what your agency can get for you, unless you're heading more into acting and commercial.

Your proportions will hinder you greatly, especially since you don't shoot lingerie/bikini or artnude, or any alternative styles that shorter models excel in.


I'm not saying your portfolio is crap, it isn't. and if you're just wanting to do this as a hobby, then fine. But if you're looking for paid work in the future,I suggest you re-evaluate your availability and genres of modelling.

S K E L E T O N  K E Y wrote:

I really like your look,

You have a very strong look, and have great proportions.
But because you do have quite a heavy set face, and smaller eyes, it seems a bit harder for you to look soft, or have a a great diversity of facial expression.

So, I'd say work on that.

But aside from that, you look like you're heading in a great direction, just keep working with much better photographers, and maybe if it weren't for you being a tad bit short, you could try a go at any decent agencies that represent plus size models.

Thank you! Yeah, I do need to work on looking more soft, and with many more facial expressions.

Very helpful!

Celine Sophia wrote:
Serious critique please, where do I go from here?

You are gorgeousness!

Where should you go from here? Preferably 3 inches higher up, and you're only 17, so hopefully you can will yourself an extra inch or 2 out and hit the casting calls next year.

Lillian Faith wrote:
I think her port is 100x better than yours. I actually listed some of her photos. I couldn't stand to even individually click on yours. Back off bud.

QFT. Some of SkeletonMonkey's work is very striking and the vibrancy is fantastic.

I'm up for a critique, at the most candid and thorough level you wish to give. Thanks.

W I L L O W wrote:
I like severe, friend.

You have the look, the experience and the skill. So actually put those things to use!

You're 24, you're only getting older but you are lucky to have a great look and stats, so get on with amazing projects and serious work!

Clean up your portfolio, there are 20 shots that don't need to be there, and 20 shots that make me think twice about your taste and choice of portfolio shoots.

Only keep the few and best. remember the worst shot on show is just as important as your best.