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Photographer

Chris David Photography

Posts: 561

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

The other day I asked to describe my work/style and write a little about it and just got stuck for words. I could only get as far as describing what genres I shoot but trying to go deeper just didn't happen.
Thought should ask the question here to help with that mental block.
How would you describe my work/style based on my images here?

Aug 13 14 07:57 am Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30129

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I would say that you have an excessive amount of photos in your port - most of which are quite bland...So Bland would be the word

In most of your shots some element of the photo drags down the overall result - ie the concept is stale ,the model is not appropriate , the pose is awkward , etc

I think you could cull about 75 percent of your photos for a stronger foundation to build on

Take these 3 photos as benchmark shots to equal or surpass from now on

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31672414 ( but get the face retouched better

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31137742


https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31137115

Get a stylist ( or a better stylist ) work with your models on their posing

On the positive side - you have been able to find some good models and your lighting is overall ok

the underwater shots are quite ambitious - and well lit .With those you though you need to work on the posing and composition of the shots to make them more visually appealing
In my opinion those sorts of shots benefit from very dramatic posing with the fabrics of the garments drifting effortlessly in the water to create stronger more interesting  shapes

Edit - But what do I know , I am just a hobbyist with a Rebel and I haven't even read the user manual

Aug 13 14 08:29 am Link

Photographer

Solas

Posts: 10390

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

My data plan hates your portfolio..

big_smile

A lot of the stuff at the bottom is great..I like the diversity. Then everything before the four images of the red dress it all looks the same. I feel a portfolio should show a range of styles but also a theme of only your best work

Aug 13 14 08:34 am Link

Photographer

John Horwitz

Posts: 2920

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

Garry k wrote:
I would say that you have an excessive amount of photos in your port - most of which are quite bland

Seriously? what BS!

Aug 13 14 08:42 am Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30129

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

John Horwitz wrote:

Seriously? what BS!

R You asking for me to critique your werk as well ?

tongue

Aug 13 14 08:45 am Link

Photographer

Marin Photo NYC

Posts: 7348

New York, New York, US

How to describe it?

All over the place.


Look at a professional's portfolio, or website, not mine. I'm not a pro, but I have seen a few.... then look again and you will see what's wrong with it, if you want to know.


Mark DeLong for example...
http://www.markdelong.com/

Aug 13 14 08:51 am Link

Photographer

Lee_Photography

Posts: 9863

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140318/06/53284abdd5346_m.jpg
Great location, wonderful model
Lighting on models face is harsh
Think long fingers not a fist [models right hand]

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121229/05/50def1d0279b4_m.jpg
Missing feet
[With that much leg it would be nice to see feet too]

You have a good style, just need to slow down and take a look at what the camera is seeing

Wish you well

Aug 13 14 11:19 am Link