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

Photographer

NocoJoe

Posts: 894

Seattle, Washington, US

I would like to think that I am a GWC.  Let me know what you think. lol.

Jan 11 10 03:29 pm Link

Photographer

Atrev2much

Posts: 250

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I'll play smile

Jan 11 10 03:29 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Chuck Bean wrote:
me a GWC....I hope not!

Only a few images give me the GWC vibe.  Others smooth it out nicely. 

Not a GWC.

Jan 11 10 03:29 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Steve Alkok wrote:
Me me me me me

Excellent.  0% GWC. 

You've got nothing to worry about.

Jan 11 10 03:30 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

SteveB_photos wrote:
I'm curious!

About 70% GWC.  Definitely getting the vibe, but you shouldn't have a problem getting models.

Jan 11 10 03:33 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Carlos Alcantara wrote:
Curious to know where I rank in this GWC Society

You're learning and you're trying.  I don't get any GWC vibe.

Yet!

Jan 11 10 03:35 pm Link

Photographer

Vincent Arthur

Posts: 901

Red Bank, New Jersey, US

%?

Jan 11 10 03:37 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

fine art nudes by paul wrote:
probably

Nope.  Not a GWC.  0%

Jan 11 10 04:27 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

elior88 wrote:
Love to know !

Yup.  GWC.  Although a couple are quite nice of the girl against the wall outdoors.

Jan 11 10 04:29 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Duane  Allen wrote:
ohhhh ohhHHH CHOOSE ME CHOOSE ME!!! i WANNA GET A RANKING HERE PLEASE!!!

About 70% GWC.

Jan 11 10 04:31 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Erwyn L wrote:
please say no

Very nice work.  0% GWC.

Jan 11 10 04:32 pm Link

Photographer

toesup

Posts: 1240

Grand Junction, Colorado, US

I want to know if I'm a GWC.. whatever that means..

Jan 11 10 04:35 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

barepixels wrote:
Hit me CW

Believe it or not, no, you are not a GWC.

Jan 11 10 04:36 pm Link

Model

Faytal

Posts: 421

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

??pls..smile

Jan 11 10 04:36 pm Link

Model

Faytal

Posts: 421

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

??pls..smile

Jan 11 10 04:36 pm Link

Photographer

Synergy Fotografi

Posts: 21

Tampa, Florida, US

Sure throw it at me. Read the profile as well.
I am also still learning and would like input. Tori was my last shoot.

Jan 11 10 04:39 pm Link

Photographer

In Balance Photography

Posts: 3378

Boston, Massachusetts, US

why not...

Jan 11 10 04:44 pm Link

Photographer

Location Photography

Posts: 36

Paducah, Kentucky, US

I'll play along.

Jan 11 10 04:44 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

CHLNGR wrote:
Yes, please.
Part of me is proud of being a GWC and part wants to get beyond that phase.
Please tell me why, which ones and what I can do to grow.
Thanks!

You look far more inexperienced than GWCish. 

Sword shots, watch your background.  Take her to some rocks and shoot up at her.  And, she probably shouldn't be looking at the lens here.  Composition is good, but, that damn tree and background kills it.  Looks Halloween snapshotish.  Don't put her against a black background either.  Almost as bad. 

Car shots can be extremely difficult.  If you want to emulate the Import look, buy some magazines, hire a model and car, and try to duplicate the lighting and shot exactly.  Practice this till you get it right, then do some "good" work.  Model and car do not matter while practicing.  Lighting is key here.  If you don't have the proper lighting, learn some Photoshop and try to retouch better.
Keep shooting.

Jan 11 10 04:54 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Schwig wrote:
just DOit!

Top 8 shots I get no GWC feelings at all.
Bottom 12 shots, though, are all GWC.  Maybe just edit those out.  They hurt.

Jan 11 10 04:59 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Square Pixel LLC wrote:
I would love to hear what you think, I am a newbie I just started about 5 months ago.

You're doing really well!   Edit out the crappy GWC shots, and you're well on your way to some sales. 

More isn't better in your case.  Sometimes its just more. 
Pay close attention to your last page.  Lots o' shit there.

Jan 11 10 05:04 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

James O Wright wrote:
Hey, it's Monday.  Why not?

Delete #4, #5, #8, #9, and #12, and you'll be fine.  Nobody will think you're a GWC after doing so, but, they're killing your portfolio now.

Jan 11 10 05:08 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

PBK Photography wrote:
Hell, I've been called one before. One more aint gonna matter to me! :p

100% GWC, although you have some nice shots.

Jan 11 10 05:12 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

steelprism wrote:
I'm going to guess I'm more GWC than not, what I'm interested in is the "why" that you offer - so take a shot, or several.

Nope. 0% GWC, and little chance of becoming one.

Jan 11 10 05:16 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Osur Ventura wrote:
take A look please.

Nope.  0% GWC.  OK.  5% GWC.  You need to burn #7 and never let anyone see that image again.  Ever.

Jan 11 10 05:18 pm Link

Photographer

DigitAl Photographix

Posts: 919

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Ok! Count me in!

But I thought GWC stood for "gentleman who cares" . . . my models think I am that definition!

Jan 11 10 05:18 pm Link

Photographer

L V Pro Imaging

Posts: 681

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Charles West wrote:

You are rapidly escaping any GWC connotations.  Only about 20%  GWC.  A little portfolio editing, and no one will ever know.

Thankyou very much that is good to hear. Would it be too much trouble to ask (In your opinion) What images I should remove? Feel free to Pm me. Thnx

Jan 11 10 05:21 pm Link

Photographer

RobertGaliano

Posts: 1094

Gulfport, Mississippi, US

look at my pics please... (nobody looks at it, i don't have any naked girl pics)

Jan 11 10 05:27 pm Link

Photographer

Burning Paper Hearts

Posts: 765

Salt Lake City, Utah, US

Charles West wrote:

You're doing really well!   Edit out the crappy GWC shots, and you're well on your way to some sales. 

More isn't better in your case.  Sometimes its just more. 
Pay close attention to your last page.  Lots o' shit there.

Thank you so much, and yes I agree, the back page is some of the first stuff I shot lol, so I need to go through and cull it out.

Jan 11 10 05:31 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Eclectic Vision  wrote:
Me?

0% GWC.  Excellent work, all of which is saleable.

Jan 11 10 05:37 pm Link

Photographer

Kent Kay Photography

Posts: 247

Palm Springs, California, US

Wow Charles... did I really stir your pot or what?

Jan 11 10 05:38 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

ArtsyCraftsy  wrote:
CW...Why not...

Not a GWC.  Good.

Jan 11 10 05:38 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

clarkphotography wrote:
lets have it...

90% GWC.

Jan 11 10 05:39 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

photoshootwithbigberd wrote:
I'm a GWC.

Generous with cake. big_smile

Nope, not a GWC.

Jan 11 10 05:40 pm Link

Photographer

toesup

Posts: 1240

Grand Junction, Colorado, US

Oh...

.. and just out of interest, how do you rate (%) your own portfolio CW?...

Jan 11 10 05:40 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Studio32D wrote:
Hit me, if you please.

I know what I am - but it never hurts to know how one is perceived.

Not bad at all.  Only around 15% GWC.  I think with time, nobody will ever know.

Jan 11 10 05:41 pm Link

Photographer

Christian Nyback

Posts: 987

West Palm Beach, Florida, US

I would certainly hope there's at least a little GWC left in me...

Jan 11 10 05:42 pm Link

Makeup Artist

Amy Mann

Posts: 27

Leavenworth, Kansas, US

Jan 11 10 05:43 pm Link

Photographer

Carlos Occidental

Posts: 10583

Los Angeles, California, US

Christopher  Verdick wrote:
Alright, might as well hear it...

#2 isn't GWC, it's just bad. 
#4,7,8,9,12,20 need to go.  Bad GWC work.  Keep the rest, till you get better.

Jan 11 10 05:44 pm Link

Photographer

MisterC

Posts: 15162

Portland, Oregon, US

Lord knows, I try to be.

Jan 11 10 05:46 pm Link