Morgan_Rose wrote:
I love your port!

Anyway, I like doing art nudes. I just started this past February. I'm pretty inexperienced to say the least with the amount of shoots I've done and would appreciate an opinion.

Well thanks. For starters, I really like Jeff's work, he does a really good job! You are getting better with time. Your first in April is ok not bad but it improved with Jeff.  You seemed to become more emotive and less blank faced. You seem to be able to give narrative with emotion and a pose that matches the mood and setting. That's what's important. Keep at it and practice. You are doing great for a beginner.

All the best!

Marin Photography NYC wrote:

Well thanks. For starters, I really like Jeff's work, he does a really good job! You are getting better with time. Your first in April is ok not bad but it improved with Jeff.  You seemed to become more emotive and less blank faced. You seem to be able to give narrative with emotion and a pose that matches the mood and setting. That's what's important. Keep at it and practice. You are doing great for a beginner.

All the best!

Thank you I told Jeff he makes me look good, but he never believes me.

Joseph William  wrote:
This still happening?

I don't know what your goal is, you say you are a professional and want paid work yadda yadda....paid to do what? Portraits? Ok, nothing wrong with that but what is your specialty? Do you have one or do you plan on shooting everything under the sun? I see a little of everything in there, you need to focus on something or two things...not everything.

Christie Gabriel wrote:
Rip me a new one, if you're still up for it.
My overall goal is to be the main freelance model whom photographers and commercial clients think of first.

I thought you were that already..but.. your portfolio is a bit more high end fashion than commercial. I would add two or three more softer looks. Maybe a short about me to let us know that you are not as intimidating as your portfolio suggest. You might be scaring people away because you kick ass!!!! 

All the best!

Jorge Kreimer wrote:
Sure!

My main goal is to have a place in the contemporary art scene, as well as doing the occasional fashion shoot.

I think you are well on your way to accomplishing that.  Come to NYC, I think that's what you need to do. Time to take it on tour.

MatureModelMM wrote:
Please and thank you

My goal over the past 27 years of modelling has been to create some artistic stuff, have fun, and get noticed along the way. I have posed for hundreds of artists in groups, individually, and in classes, and quite a few photographers and photography students as well.

If you are having fun then keep at it. I would suggest more story telling types of imagery. That would suit you better and allow you to be more expressive.

MartaBrixton wrote:
Yes, please.
My goal is... I actually don't have any, I know I can't get paid jobs so let's say my goal is to work with really good photographers and create something nice together

If you want to get paid:

You have to be clear - checking the nude box and saying you only do implied is pretty lame. Don't check that box, it's not understood to be the same.

Classy and tasteful are two words that are very similar but will be interpreted differently. Be clear!!!! I won't bend over or spread my legs...etc. Or I won't do overly sexually explicit images.  The problem is the images you post, you are almost nude, almost erotic in some images. You want to push the envelope but your bio says no!...wtf???..........

You have a great look and killer curves, the only thing holding you back is being lame and confusing.

The best models are clear have few limitations and treat it as a serious job.

Newmans Vision wrote:
I'd like a gooo ^_^
Im new an My goal is mainly to get better an hopefully start a career

I can't tell if you can shoot but you obviously know something about photoshop. So you want to be a digital artist or a photographer??

If you want to get better at photography, stop with all the photoshop and practice shooting and lighting your subjects. When you got a good grasp of shooting then focus on editing your subjects.

Replace all those images as soon as you can and work with some models.
Clowns? are you serious!?!

Marin Photography NYC wrote:
If you want to get paid:

You have to be clear - checking the nude box and saying you only do implied is pretty lame. Don't check that box, it's not understood to be the same.

Classy and tasteful are two words that are very similar but will be interpreted differently. Be clear!!!! I won't bend over or spread my legs...etc. Or I won't do overly sexually explicit images.  The problem is the images you post, you are almost nude, almost erotic in some images. You want to push the envelope but your bio says no!...wtf???..........

You have a great look and killer curves, the only thing holding you back is being lame and confusing.

The best models are clear have few limitations and treat it as a serious job.

Well, like I said getting paid is not my goal, I've noticed a long time ago that it's not really possible to get paid modelling work if you look average (like I do) and not willing to do anything (in my opinion) degrading or pose fully nude (not like there is anything wrong with posing for art nudes but I refuse to do it for personal reasons). So I treat it as a hobby.

''I do not shoot nude, porn, or explicit gg/group shots, implied is fine providing nothing is exposed but must be discussed before the shoot.''

I honestly don't know how it could be confusing for anybody, it clearly says what I do and what I don't do and I'm not sure why am I being lame but if being lame means have some limits then I'm happy to stay lame

MartaBrixton wrote:

Well, like I said getting paid is not my goal, I've noticed a long time ago that it's not really possible to get paid modelling work if you look average (like I do) and not willing to do anything (in my opinion) degrading or pose fully nude (not like there is anything wrong with posing for art nudes but I refuse to do it for personal reasons). So I treat it as a hobby.

''I do not shoot nude, porn, or explicit gg/group shots, implied is fine providing nothing is exposed but must be discussed before the shoot.''

I honestly don't know how it could be confusing for anybody, it clearly says what I do and what I don't do and I'm not sure why am I being lame but if being lame means have some limits then I'm happy to stay lame

...Lame only because you think you are average.....

Risen Phoenix Photo wrote:
I'm a fine art photographer . Would lOve to know what you think of my images

I honestly think some are a bit glamour like. Not trying to be funny...These:
<img src='http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140518/21/53798d52cbade.jpg' />
18+
<img src='http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140518/21/53798d56b0b4e.jpg' />

I'm not at all saying it isn't good. I think you can make images a bit more thought provoking. Some of the others have at least more emotive value in the pose and expression but not all....

J Jessica  wrote:
I simply want advice on what I can do and which shots I need to bring up my port's awesome level.

First of all you have to understand that your portfolio should showcase you as the most interesting element alone!...

Most of your images show case a mood and a photographer's talent but not all yours.  Revamp it and bring yourself front and center in the bright lights not all in the shadows.

More full length shots.
Stop dipping your chin, when you do that you hide your neck and it looks like you don't have one.

your chin is a bit too low.
again...no neck...



Start with those...

Nephilum Photography wrote:
if you have time, i would like a real world assesment of my work. i would like to become a commercial photographer, magazines and such, within the next 2 years. i specialize in on location beauty shoots

Ok, lets make something clear - commercial work is catalog, beauty adds, etc.  - fashion.  You need to shoot fashion and use models who fit that look and have the stats to boot. Start there. What you have now isn't that. You need a studio and show proficiency in your work indoors and out. Check the websites to agencies in your neck of the woods and see what kind of images they use and try to do what they do, so you can test with their models. You might find some models here that fit the script.

Most agencies and models won't use images with logos. I ditched mine a year ago.

Your images don't reflect your goal. You need to fix that and get started. Right now I won't say you can't but you better damn well get started.

The models you select are a huge factor too. It reflects on you. If they don't look like a fashion model don't use them. Get a website and don't tell anyone you are on MM. LOL

Nephilum Photography wrote:
i used the logos when i post online because i had my entre websites portfolio stolen and posted to tumblir as someone elses work. and i spent a year in a legal battle to get them removed and to sue the theif. when i submit to a client, or company my work does not have the logos.

and then what kind of photography nich is it that my work fits in? i perfer on location and not studio work. one of my teachers - Gilles Hooper - does shoots for magazines, and they are the style of work i do. on location. his are more towards the fashion side, as mine is the beauty side.

It's portraiture, not beauty. Beauty photography is to showcase a product or makeup. Not just a head shot. There is a difference.

this is commercial beauty...





you want to be a commercial photographer, this is what it looks like....

Blaire_ wrote:
Yes!  Me please!!

Go ahead and rip me up.  I don't mind.  I won't even shed a tear

I just want to book up and stay busy with paid work.

I am guessing you don't have a problem doing that! I would suggest that you add fashion to your list, you are 5'10, you have great stats and great looks...why not? You don't need clothes if you shoot with the right people, they dress you LOL I'm a fan and you don't have anything horrible to tear apart really. 

I would ditch this though...
18+http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35240198 Doesn't really do anything for you in my view....

All the best!

Marin Photography NYC wrote:
I am guessing you don't have a problem doing that! I would suggest that you add fashion to your list, you are 5'10, you have great stats and great looks...why not? You don't need clothes if you shoot with the right people, they dress you LOL I'm a fan and you don't have anything horrible to tear apart really. 

I would ditch this though...
18+http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35240198 Doesn't really do anything for you in my view....

All the best!

Thank you kindly   I will ditch the photo you listed.  I'm not %100 sold on it anyway.  Here is a link to my fashion profile.  I like to compartmentalize!

https://www.modelmayhem.com/1645059

Edited!  Oh shit!  I forgot to renew my MM VIP for my fashion profile!  Oops!!  It's missing dozens of photos...

Blaire_ wrote:

Thank you kindly   I will ditch the photo you listed.  I'm not %100 sold on it anyway.  Here is a link to my fashion profile.  I like to compartmentalize!

https://www.modelmayhem.com/1645059

Edited!  Oh shit!  I forgot to renew my MM VIP for my fashion profile!  Oops!!  It's missing dozens of photos...

Ok, keep in mind I'm not an expert but...I think fashion is sexy but not "come fuck me sexy"..it's an aspiration, you make the viewer want to be like you...glamour is the come fuck me looks..lol..just so we are clear on why I would ditch an image under that guideline...LOL

<img src='http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130724/10/51f00d4e4fb97.jpg' /> looks like pin up to me

<img src='http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130609/09/51b4b0f801d53.jpg' /> the hand on the hip ruins it for me also looking into the camera hurts the story in my opinion.


<img src='http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131029/23/5270ac5f0f9fc.jpg' /> a bit glamour like, a bit too sexy curvy too...LOL

Just my take on it. I think you can do better with this port, I understand some images are missing, just come back...I'm not leaving town...LOL

Photons 2 Pixels Images wrote:
Turn the heat up!

What are you striving for? I don't want to just comment randomly...

A-M-P wrote:
My ultimate goal is to be an awesome successful photographer shooting for major clients. I aspire to be the next Annie lol A girl can dream right hahaha

In all seriousness I'm in the stage of my career where I just want to start making serious $ just enough to own my own studio space.

Shut up, you are awesome, the issue is how do you get that big client...

First you have to know who they are...are they near you? Who is a big client that needs you or could use you? Add agencies? Disney? what can you offer that you do?  In any business, those are the same questions you have to confront and answer before you develop a strategy. 

Talk to Natalia and others with high end clients, they know the deal. I can only point you in a general direction.

Your work is getting better every year. In two years you really stepped it up!!.... 

All the best to you!!!

Marin Photography NYC wrote:

First of all you have to understand that your portfolio should showcase you as the most interesting element alone!...

Most of your images show case a mood and a photographer's talent but not all yours.  Revamp it and bring yourself front and center in the bright lights not all in the shadows.

More full length shots.
Stop dipping your chin, when you do that you hide your neck and it looks like you don't have one.

your chin is a bit too low.
again...no neck...



Start with those...

Thank-you!

Marin Photography NYC wrote:

What are you striving for? I don't want to just comment randomly...

OOps. Sorry. Creative outlet and to make images people might enjoy.

Richard Whitbread wrote:
I'll bite...or get bitten rather. ;-)

I used to shoot commercially but gave it up when it got too much and shooting became a drudge and not a joy. This time out. I'm sticking (for the most part) to artistic stuff focusing in on nudes at this juncture. nudes.

There are a few portraits and maternity images n there as I do still take some limited commission work, but its the art side that I would like to get your opinion on so I'll direct you to one of those portfolios

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/1 … l#/A330693

So let her rip.

NOTE there logos/watermarks on these but they do not exist on the actual prints... I too have had my work "borrowed" and 'rebranded" so the watermarks are a necessary evil.

Your photography is ok, the lighting is a little on the flat side. The concept is fine but you abused it by doing it so much. You need to get your creative juices flowing however you do that and be creative...It's not entirely you but I've seen this kind of stuff a gazillion times, heck done some myself...The main thing that bothers me is that there is no element that separates it from the masses and that will hold you back.

Good luck!