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Model

Victoria Shockley

Posts: 3

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

Hi there,

I'm looking for feedback on my portfolio. Any and all constructive criticism is welcomed. Although I take my modeling work seriously, it is not my main job, so please keep that in mind with your critiques. I want to improve any way I can, but know there's only so much I can do about the post processing work because that's up to the photographers.

Apr 04 14 12:38 pm Link

Photographer

Howard Tarragon

Posts: 674

New York, New York, US

You have a really nice portfolio, with an amazing range.

I would remove these:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140302/20/53140b8eb65a5_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131227/11/52bdd89ed0eb0_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131203/20/529eb2432e9f8_m.jpg

Even though i love this one, it's not really a portfolio shot.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131121/11/528e64da3bbaf_m.jpg

This is a great SNAPSHOT, not a portfolio pic.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131111/19/5281a151ce0b6_m.jpg
You've got a great camera presence. Keep up the good work. All the best.

Apr 04 14 09:27 pm Link

Photographer

Surreal Focus

Posts: 203

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

You have one of those adorable girl-next-door faces that gives you a youthful, fun look.  Beautiful eyes.  You also seem to be experimenting a lot which is good to get experience and seeing what works and what does not for you.

I like this photo of you,

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140217/13/53027aec6f8a0_m.jpg

Ok, so that is the good. 

The rest of your port leaves me utterly confused.  I see the photo above I think 'Model' and then I see the rest and wonder if it is even the same person.

You have a great look.  Work as hard as you can to find and work with the best photographers so you can put together at least 4-6 images of the quality like the one above.  Get rid of questionable photos from your port.  They are not doing you any good. Getting a lot of experience is a good thing but you don't have to post work from every photoshoot.  Work on your poses.  I did not see any strong posing in any of your work here.  Be wary of photographers who love weird angles/tilts.

Apr 06 14 09:26 am Link

Photographer

Paul Ferris

Posts: 3625

New York, New York, US

Facial expressions are your friend. You have very little variation in your port and would do well to try some new faces.

Apr 06 14 08:07 pm Link

Photographer

Mark

Posts: 2977

New York, New York, US

I agree with Howard above- also your avatar is weakend by your modeling fingers and the over the top ..top.  any from this series with no hands and just your face and crop tighter to remover most of fuzzy top?

Apr 07 14 09:32 pm Link