Forums > Critique > Avatar ....would I work with you?

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

Yes another one of these threads. How is this any different than the others. One, its a different set of eyes. I am not just a photographer but also the director of a design studio, so my job is to look at design and images all day. Second I will respond quicker than most. I will also try to suggest which avatar would be best.

Be warned..i do not like cheese and bad lighting smile

May 09 13 07:41 am Link

Model

Axioma

Posts: 6822

Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium

do tell smile

May 09 13 07:45 am Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

Axioma wrote:
do tell smile

Yes definitely, has an editorial quality......the image is a bit small but I love the image on the right. I almost wish you would separate the two and just go with the right one so it would be slightly bigger.

May 09 13 07:49 am Link

Model

Vinny

Posts: 96

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US

what do you think of my avatar pic?

May 09 13 08:14 am Link

Photographer

JarrodCoffeyPhotography

Posts: 20

Baldwin, Georgia, US

I'm game

May 09 13 08:15 am Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

Vinny  wrote:
what do you think of my avatar pic?

Based on that image no. Looks like an old school stock photography. The bad lighting and processing doesn't help (which is no fault of yours).

May 09 13 08:21 am Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

DigitalRayen Photograpy wrote:
I'm game

No, not based on that avatar. Looks like a shot taken at a concert so unless you are a concert photographer its hard to get a feel of your photography.

May 09 13 08:25 am Link

Model

W I L L O W

Posts: 344

Portland, Oregon, US

Please! I love fresh eyeballs! That sounds gross....

May 09 13 08:28 am Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

W I L L O W wrote:
Please! I love fresh eyeballs! That sounds gross....

bothers me that the horizon is off..but overall it intrigued enough to say yes.

May 09 13 08:41 am Link

Photographer

Paul Tirado Photography

Posts: 4363

New York, New York, US

Take a look and let me know. Thank you for your time and opinion.

May 09 13 08:49 am Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

Paul Tirado Photography wrote:
Take a look and let me know. Thank you for your time and opinion.

just based on your avatar....a very quick yes

you have also shot one of my favorite photos of Echo smile

May 09 13 08:51 am Link

Model

_eMMe_

Posts: 866

Florence, Toscana, Italy

New one, I'm curios to know.

May 09 13 10:46 am Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

_eMMe_ wrote:
New one, I'm curios to know.

Yes I would but because of your profile not the photo (if that makes sense). The photo has a weird angle...would have been better if you had been turned slightly more towards the camera. Despite that I can tell from your face that I would want to work with you.

May 09 13 11:03 am Link

Model

_BlossomFairy_

Posts: 155

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

me smile ?

May 09 13 12:14 pm Link

Model

Shelley-Marie

Posts: 1

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Yes please go for it!

May 09 13 12:19 pm Link

Model

D A N I

Posts: 4627

Little Rock, Arkansas, US

me please

May 09 13 12:22 pm Link

Photographer

JarrodCoffeyPhotography

Posts: 20

Baldwin, Georgia, US

Gonna try again here, forgot I had put that one as my pic. lol

May 09 13 12:22 pm Link

Photographer

JBerman Photography

Posts: 1133

New York, New York, US

i recently changed my avatar...thoughts? feel free to recommend another in my port.

May 09 13 12:23 pm Link

Photographer

Deletethisaccount

Posts: 79

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

My avatar is from a new shoot, would like to know what you think.

May 09 13 12:26 pm Link

Model

Julia Steel

Posts: 2474

Sylvania, Ohio, US

oh me please!! thank you! smile

May 09 13 12:29 pm Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

_BlossomFairy_ wrote:
me smile ?

close one because you are small in the image it hard to make out your features..but I would lean towards yes

May 09 13 01:56 pm Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

Shelley-Marie wrote:
Yes please go for it!

yes, love the eyes

May 09 13 01:57 pm Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

Danielle Reid wrote:
me please

not my style but yes...your hair is cool could do something with a cool concept

May 09 13 02:02 pm Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

DigitalRayen Photograpy wrote:
Gonna try again here, forgot I had put that one as my pic. lol

i'd pass, not my style...the lighting is really harsh. Some softer light would help.

May 09 13 02:05 pm Link

Model

Bettie-B

Posts: 95

London, England, United Kingdom

Would like to know, thanks smile

May 09 13 02:07 pm Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

JBerman Photography wrote:
i recently changed my avatar...thoughts? feel free to recommend another in my port.

based on that avatar..i would say yes.

May 09 13 02:08 pm Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

Gabrielle Ann Cyr wrote:
My avatar is from a new shoot, would like to know what you think.

solid portrait...I can tell you are aware of lighting (reflector?) and composition...yes

May 09 13 02:10 pm Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

Caustic Disco wrote:
oh me please!! thank you! smile

its close, but most likely no. Not a fan of the expression on this one.

May 09 13 02:11 pm Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

Bettie_Blitz wrote:
Would like to know, thanks smile

solid....I sure would

May 09 13 02:12 pm Link

Model

Bettie-B

Posts: 95

London, England, United Kingdom

Edward McGowan wrote:

solid....I sure would

smile

Thanks, the response is mutual!

May 09 13 02:16 pm Link

Model

Alexxis Johnson

Posts: 15

San Diego, California, US

I'd like to know if this is the best avatar for me, if you could let me know if you like this one or a different one, I would greatly appreciate it smile thank you!

May 09 13 02:22 pm Link

Model

Stephanie Newman

Posts: 69

Toms River, New Jersey, US

I'd love to know , I'm trying to get into fitness modeling and need some tips on what to show in my mm port too . Thank you Stephanie

May 09 13 02:30 pm Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

Alexxis Johnson wrote:
I'd like to know if this is the best avatar for me, if you could let me know if you like this one or a different one, I would greatly appreciate it smile thank you!

I would and I do think it was a good choice..I also like this one.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130419/16/5171d37ea3dfe_m.jpg

I'm right in the middle of San Diego / LA if you ever need some photos

May 09 13 02:30 pm Link

Model

BETTY LEEANN

Posts: 938

Louisville, Kentucky, US

me please? smile

May 09 13 02:31 pm Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

Stephanie Newman wrote:
I'd love to know , I'm trying to get into fitness modeling and need some tips on what to show in my mm port too . Thank you Stephanie

not based on that image. The photography and make up isn't very flattering.
Most of the lighting on your photos are a bit flat. Try to work with a better team. Perhaps something with more dramatic lighting would work better for fitness. Some quick examples via google

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jKMuacTItkg/S … ce-red.jpg

http://robhammerphotography.com/wp-cont … megan2.jpg

May 09 13 02:40 pm Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

BETTY LEEANN wrote:
me please? smile

no, too odd of a concept to get a good feel for you as a model. The tones are a bit too orange also. It's tough as a model because the quality of photography can hurt.

May 09 13 02:44 pm Link

Photographer

Cory Hunlin

Posts: 1

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

I'm down! smile

May 09 13 02:48 pm Link

Photographer

Edward McGowan

Posts: 152

Corona, California, US

youwonderfulthingyou wrote:
I'm down! smile

solid photo but a little bland. Based on that photo I would say no.

Had it been something like this I would have gone with yes
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130414/14/516b1bcf186b5_m.jpg

May 09 13 02:52 pm Link

Model

Alabaster Crowley

Posts: 8283

Tucson, Arizona, US

My current avatar is just bragging rights (to be honest), but what about when it's this one?

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130330/10/515722a76739d_m.jpg

May 09 13 05:42 pm Link

Model

Lady Azreal

Posts: 15

Austin, Texas, US

I'd love to know.

May 09 13 06:55 pm Link