Forums > Critique > Fun and Games > Are you a GWC?

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

F R Pearce wrote:
Go for it!

Not a GWC.

Jan 13 10 02:00 pm Link

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Photons 2 Pixels Images

Posts: 17011

Berwick, Pennsylvania, US

You never gave your description of what it is you consider a GWC. There are numerous definitions floating around.

At any rate, I'm curious how I come across. big_smile

Jan 13 10 05:22 pm Link

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925 image

Posts: 284

Martinez, California, US

review please smile

Jan 13 10 05:24 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Photons 2 Pixels Images wrote:
You never gave your description of what it is you consider a GWC. There are numerous definitions floating around.

At any rate, I'm curious how I come across. big_smile

Not close to a GWC.  Definition is vague, hence, the necessity of this very important thread.

Jan 13 10 05:36 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

925 image wrote:
review please smile

Not a GWC.  Others may disagree.

Jan 13 10 05:39 pm Link

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Oblique Foto

Posts: 201

Vancouver, Washington, US

Okay - let's hear it hmm

Jan 13 10 05:42 pm Link

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TDSImages

Posts: 1032

Salt Lake City, Utah, US

I'll play!

Jan 13 10 05:43 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Oblique Foto wrote:
Okay - let's hear it hmm

0% GWC.

Jan 13 10 05:59 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

TDSImages wrote:
I'll play!

30% GWC.

Jan 13 10 05:59 pm Link

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Bluestill Photography

Posts: 1847

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

What does my port tell you?

Jan 13 10 06:04 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Bluestill Photography wrote:
What does my port tell you?

It tells me you are clearly trying, and are not a GWC. 

Only around 5%.

Jan 13 10 06:05 pm Link

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D Magi Visual Concepts

Posts: 2077

Los Angeles, California, US

I'm in.

Jan 13 10 06:09 pm Link

Photographer

Photons 2 Pixels Images

Posts: 17011

Berwick, Pennsylvania, US

Charles West wrote:

Not close to a GWC.  Definition is vague, hence, the necessity of this very important thread.

I agree to the importance of this thread. Now, how would I go about becoming one of these GWC types?

And thank you for the review. big_smile

Jan 13 10 06:09 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Becoming a GWC is not something you wish to become. 

Is it?

Poor lighting.
Bad composition.
No connection with model.
Bad background.
Bad or no post work where it's obviously necessary.
Poorly done cliche work.  And I stress poorly.  I love well done cliches.
Bad snapshots.  And I stress bad, here, too.  I love most snapshots.  And, a well done snapshot portfolio is a thing of beauty.  I can read between the lines, and so can everyone else.  You can tell if it's a bad snapshot, or a work of snapshot "art."
Not so obvious answer is:  Work that is well done, but looks as though the only reason the shot was taken was to get into the models pants, successfully or otherwise. 

Conclusion.  A portfolio of images that scream to the viewer, "I'm only here to shoot cuties who I plan on spanking to later.  With or without clothes." 
A poorly executed art or glamour shot does not qualify as GWC work.  Implied intent of photographer, which is completely up to the viewer, since the photographer cannot explain themselves, is what we're critiquing here.

Jan 13 10 06:11 pm Link

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Exile1

Posts: 138

Simi Valley, California, US

yea, Ive been kind of wondering.

Jan 13 10 06:14 pm Link

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Erik_dphoto

Posts: 9

New York, New York, US

let me know smile

Jan 13 10 06:16 pm Link

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Attollo-Validus

Posts: 305

Austin, Texas, US

I'm game..

Jan 13 10 06:20 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

SimiStudio wrote:
yea, Ive been kind of wondering.

0% GWC.

Jan 13 10 06:25 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

erik_dPhotography wrote:
let me know smile

Only about 5% GWC work. 
Nothing to worry about.

Jan 13 10 06:28 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Attollo-Validus wrote:
I'm game..

Not a GWC. 

I would cut out some average flack, though.  Your work is better than several of the shots in your portfolio.  Remember, comments are meaningless.  Delete the average work.

Jan 13 10 06:30 pm Link

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Photons 2 Pixels Images

Posts: 17011

Berwick, Pennsylvania, US

Charles West wrote:
Becoming a GWC is not something you wish to become. 

Is it?

Poor lighting.
Bad composition.
No connection with model.
Bad background.
Bad or no postwork where it's obviously necessary.
Poorly done cliche work.  And I stress poorly.  I love well done cliches.
Bad snapshots.  And I stress bad, here, too.  I love most snapshots.  And, a well done snapshot portfolio is a thing of beauty.  I can read between the lines, and so can everyone else.  You can tell if it's a bad snapshot, or a work of snapshot "art."
Not so obvious answer is:  Work that is well done, but looks as though the only reason the shot was taken was to get into the models pants, successfully or otherwise. 

Conclusion.  A portfolio of imags that scream to the viewer, "I'm only here to shoot cuties who I plan on spanking to later.  With or without clothes."

If there's spanking involved, I just might want to dip my toe in the water. Are there introductory courses for this?

And believe me, I can do the cliches with the worst of 'em...

https://www.nunuvyer.biz/images/KlicheKitty.jpg

Jan 13 10 06:30 pm Link

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Shawn Feile

Posts: 171

OTTO, New York, US

I'm trying to progress. Hopefully not in a bad direction, what do you think?

Jan 13 10 06:30 pm Link

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Greener Grass

Posts: 208

Los Angeles, California, US

Hahaha.. I'm curious.. but then again, what if I don't check this thread and you tell me I'm a GWC.. will I be doomed to walk the Earth forever in ignorance?

Jan 13 10 06:30 pm Link

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Dara Johnson

Posts: 30

Tallapoosa, Georgia, US

Let me know your opinion of my port. If you don't consider me a GWC please let me know what steps I should take to become one.

Jan 13 10 06:32 pm Link

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Bluestill Photography

Posts: 1847

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Charles West wrote:

It tells me you are clearly trying, and are not a GWC. 

Only around 5%.

5% LOL!! thanks.

Jan 13 10 06:35 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Dara Johnson wrote:
Let me know your opinion of my port. If you don't consider me a GWC please let me know what steps I should take to become one.

Charles West wrote:
Becoming a GWC is not something you wish to become. 

Is it?

Poor lighting.
Bad composition.
No connection with model.
Bad background.
Bad or no post work where post work is obviously necessary.
Poorly done cliche work.  And I stress poorly.  I love well done cliches.
Bad snapshots.  And I stress bad, here, too.  I love most snapshots.  And, a well done snapshot portfolio is a thing of beauty.  I can read between the lines, and so can everyone else.  You can tell if it's a bad snapshot, or a work of snapshot "art."
Not so obvious answer is:  Work that is well done, but looks as though the only reason the shot was taken was to get into the models pants, successfully or otherwise. 

Conclusion.  A portfolio of images that scream to the viewer, "I'm only here to shoot cuties who I plan on spanking to later.  With or without clothes." 
A poorly executed art or glamour shot does not qualify as GWC work.  Implied intent of photographer, which is completely up to the viewer, since the photographer cannot explain themselves, is what we're critiquing here.

...and you're not a GWC.

Jan 13 10 06:36 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Photons 2 Pixels Images wrote:
If there's spanking involved, I just might want to dip my toe in the water. Are there introductory courses for this?

And believe me, I can do the cliches with the worst of 'em...

https://www.nunuvyer.biz/images/KlicheKitty.jpg

Awesome cliche!  Pussy in photo frame!  LOL.  A very tolerant model.

Jan 13 10 06:42 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Shawn Feile wrote:
I'm trying to progress. Hopefully not in a bad direction, what do you think?

It's also clear here, you're trying. 

Not a GWC.

Jan 13 10 06:43 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Greener Grass wrote:
Hahaha.. I'm curious.. but then again, what if I don't check this thread and you tell me I'm a GWC.. will I be doomed to walk the Earth forever in ignorance?

LOL.  0% GWC.  Nothing to worry about.  Past, present, or future.

Jan 13 10 06:44 pm Link

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Shawn Feile

Posts: 171

OTTO, New York, US

Thanks.  I'd rather look like I'm trying than look like a gwc.

Jan 13 10 06:48 pm Link

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Dara Johnson

Posts: 30

Tallapoosa, Georgia, US

No, I don't want to be considered a GWC. That was said tongue-in-cheek.

Charles West wrote:

Dara Johnson wrote:
Let me know your opinion of my port. If you don't consider me a GWC please let me know what steps I should take to become one.

...and you're not a GWC.

Jan 13 10 08:00 pm Link

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WH Photographic

Posts: 23

Jacksonville, Florida, US

If this thread is still going, I would love to know what you think.

Jan 14 10 04:42 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

WH Photographic wrote:
If this thread is still going, I would love to know what you think.

Still going as long as people want to know.

You're not a GWC.

Jan 14 10 07:33 pm Link

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redd-eye II

Posts: 133

Orange, California, US

I'm game. Have at it.

Jan 14 10 07:35 pm Link

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H B P

Posts: 3592

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

I'm wondering myself. if you would be so kind.

Jan 14 10 07:40 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

redd-eye II wrote:
I'm game. Have at it.

Very nice glamour work!  Not a GWC.

Jan 14 10 07:45 pm Link

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Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

H B P wrote:
I'm wondering myself. if you would be so kind.

Not a GWC.

Jan 14 10 07:46 pm Link

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Blue Moon Photos

Posts: 784

San Ramon, California, US

Let er rip!

Jan 14 10 10:24 pm Link

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P1Photography

Posts: 430

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Let me know!

Jan 14 10 10:30 pm Link

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Redd Dyver

Posts: 573

Phoenix, Arizona, US

so, according to you're OP, anyone who post is subject to critique, huh?

Jan 14 10 11:59 pm Link