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Model

Courtney JH

Posts: 332

Onekama, Michigan, US

After a long absence, I have cleaned up my port and added a few new images.  I'm an occasional hobby model, and I'm simply looking to keep my port in order and my images diverse.  If you could take a moment to give me some feedback, I would appreciate it.

Aug 12 14 11:28 am Link

Photographer

Shadow Dancer

Posts: 9777

Bellingham, Washington, US

I would use this one for your avatar, you are gorgeous. You have some nice work and some sort of OK snapshotty looking work (your current avatar for one).

Work with better teams, you are worthy.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120104/09/4f048c04038a9.jpg

Aug 12 14 01:55 pm Link

Model

Sandra Vixen

Posts: 1561

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Athlete with glasses?  interesting, needs stronger lighting, always use strong lighting on action poses:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140812/10/53ea55dfecd50_m.jpg

Very good, possibly best one you have, lens slightly out of focus, over exposed but works:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120104/09/4f048c04038a9_m.jpg

Good expression, just needs to be centered more.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111031/11/4eaee7d952384_m.jpg

Good pose, angle, but not good lighting:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120117/08/4f15a561afc0b_m.jpg

These frames have problems:

Lower your shoulder, you look stressed:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111128/07/4ed3ad390b414_m.jpg

Distorted, lighting not even, either too wacky or not wacky enough:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111108/20/4eba006d96f5e_m.jpg

Distorted, boring exposure, but still good:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110929/09/4e849fe2e86c8_m.jpg

Aug 13 14 04:10 pm Link

Model

MissKatieMarie

Posts: 135

Sarasota, Florida, US

You've got some stunning work and potential (something I don't honestly say often...what can I say? I'm a critic.) but your avatar doesn't do it justice..at all. I think your avatar is one of your weakest shots, actually.
Remember, your avatar is your first impression. It's what a client first sees and you want to make a good impression. Whether it's trade or paid. You're definitely very gorgeous.
For an avatar use something more like one of these:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120104/09/4f048c04038a9.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120117/19/4f1640cf37379.jpg
I don't think your last 3 shots are as good as your other shots (although, the one with the wind in the hair is pretty cool)
Aside from that, work on facial expression a little. Face is what's going to make you pop. It's not something I would say you're weak on but stepping it up a notch wouldn't hurt. What I've recently learned from just practice is having a "relaxed tension" you want to have this intensity and slight tension on your face when capturing the shot to really get an intimacy with the camera while at the same time being relaxed because if you tense up too much, you close up or look scared but if you relax too much, you look bored and lack expression.
Hope this helped, you've got some great work!

Aug 14 14 05:33 pm Link

Photographer

Filles de Pin-up

Posts: 3218

Wichita, Kansas, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140812/11/53ea586db2f5b_m.jpg

Very interesting concept and well done.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140812/10/53ea55dfecd50_m.jpg

Interesting image, but yes it doesn't really work as an avatar.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140812/10/53ea55ac91a58_m.jpg

It is under exposed, but I think that fits the mood. The biggest problem is the focus is on the wall, and you are soft. The eye tends to automatically go to the sharpest part of the photo, which is the wall. Very distracting.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140812/10/53ea550f43069_m.jpg

Interesting photo. I would like a little more space above your head, but it is a self portrait so a little harder to compose.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120117/19/4f1640cf37379_m.jpg
Very good.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120117/08/4f15a561afc0b_m.jpg
OK

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120104/09/4f048c04038a9_m.jpg

This one looks over processed to me. The expression would work better in a red riding hood outfit.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111128/07/4ed3ad390b414_m.jpg

Lower leading shoulder slightly, and it could be stronger. However I think the tension fits the context of the photo, so it doesn't bother me.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111031/11/4eaee7d952384_m.jpg

I think this is OK compositionally. It is just not as exciting as other photos. There is nothing really wrong with it. It is just kind of ho hum.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110929/09/4e84a08b83b7d_m.jpg

Fabulous.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110929/09/4e849fe2e86c8_m.jpg

I like to see some trim space on photos. However it is a fabulous image.

Hey, Good Job! I see a lot of potential for you.

The Self-Made Model: Success Without Agencies

Aug 14 14 09:30 pm Link