Wm Velasquez wrote:
I do

Best:

I really like the post work. The colors really pop in this one.

Worst:

The way she's posing makes her look...bowlegged? I don't know; I feel like there's something awkward going on with the legs.

You don't seem to have a whole lot in your portfolio; build up on that. The ones you do have show that you have potential, though. Go forth and...make some more super images for your 'folio.

Rebecca Evans wrote:
Yes, please.

Best:

You chose the perfect avatar; this catches my attention right away. Very strong headshot, in my opinion. Lovely eyes. Great image, overall.

Worst:

There's nothing eye-popping about this one. You look a bit bored, lighting is nothing special...it's just a dull photo, I think. You can afford to toss it.

I like you. You have a good variety in your portfolio, and some great images. Some are not so great, but I feel the strong ones make up for them. And as you go on, you'll probably weed out the not-so-magical pictures and replace them with killer ones. Keep at it.

Lauren A Farrington wrote:

Best:

I really like the post work. The colors really pop in this one.

Worst:

The way she's posing makes her look...bowlegged? I don't know; I feel like there's something awkward going on with the legs.

You don't seem to have a whole lot in your portfolio; build up on that. The ones you do have show that you have potential, though. Go forth and...make some more super images for your 'folio.

Ania N wrote:
sure

How could I possibly pick one 'best' from your port?
I can't.
Best(s):


Awesome posing, amazing facial expression. For both of them. The middle image in the first one is my favorite of the series. Just incredible stuff.

Making me choose a 'worst' is just torture.
Ok, I think this is your 'worst':

The nonsense in the background distracts me a little, and I feel the outfit and backdrop don't exactly fit together. There's really nothing else wrong with it; I just feel a different/plainer backdrop would be more appropriate.

Someday you should maybe come to Massachusetts and let me shoot you. Maybe. Even though I would most likely have to pay you. That's ok; you're worth it.
I think you're spectacular. You can rock just about any look, and that's a very valuable skill.

NN Star Photography wrote:
me?

w00t for female photographers.

Best:

Love the eye contact. It also looks to be well exposed. Me thinks it would look pretty spectacular in b&w, as well.

Worst:

Your model is lost within all the hustle and bustle of the reflections. I'm not a fan of the super narrow crop, either. You can do better.

Your newer stuff shows the most potential [1, 3, 4]; keep on keepin' on, and you'll continue to improve.

Brandenburg wrote:
Sure - hit my page one!  TY

Best:

I really love the strong shadows on this one, and the accentuation of her neck and collarbones...it's magnificent. I also like the little glimmer of her earring.

Worst:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … up_id=&ua=
Where you were headed with this could have been really interesting, but I feel the execution isn't really up to par. It's not a really flattering angle for the model, and I'm not sure the sugar on the lips works in this situation-though I get the insinuation; candles, sugar, cake...I see it.
But you have better.
You have a great grasp of lighting, and your bodyscape-y stuff is really beautiful. I think some of your best work is in black and white-at least judging from your first page. Great variation; I like it.

Marissa Leigh Dornian wrote:
Me!

Best:

The lighting really works for you in this one.

Worst:

This feels senior portrait-y to me. You could lose it, once you have more/better images to replace it with.

You're off to a decent start; all I can really tell you is to keep shooting, and maybe try some more inventive posing. If it feels stupid or awkward, it probably looks cool on camera. You could try some stuff in the mirror, too. Try expanding your arsenal of facial expressions and such. With experience will come improvement.
Best of luck to you, dear.

The Photo Chase wrote:
If you would be so kind...

You know, that makes me want to be mean to you, just because you presume I'll be nice.
Just kidding.
Best:

It's a good start. Good lighting, good expression on the model-with a little post work (color tweaking and maybe a tad bit more contrast) this could be really killer.

Worst:

Too much contrast. And it looks like a behind the scenes snapshot.

It would do you good to narrow down your portfolio to a page or so. You should try to pick one image from each shoot, instead of having repeats. You confuse me, a little; some of your images have too much photoshop ( https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … up_id=&ua= ) and some don't have enough, or aren't tweaked in the right ways ( https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … up_id=&ua= ). I think as you keep shooting, and continue editing, [as does everyone] you'll improve. As it is now, you have a few winners in there, but a lot of photos are the same thing, just done with a different model. Downsize and weed out the weaker images, and I think it'll help a lot in terms of improving the atmosphere of your port. Just keep working, and feel free to experiment.

Amanda X3 wrote:
Me please....I'm new so I know this isn't going to be good
^_^
But I would like to know your opinion on which one I should use as an avatar?
~AmandaX3

You're new, eh?
Ok, I'll go easy on you.

Best:

The lighting flatters you. The windy hair bit is good, too. Expression is a little weak, but better than most of your port.

Worst:

Looks like a snapshot.

All I can advise is this: practicepracticepracticepractice. Try out new poses and expressions in the mirror. Hell, I do that, and I'm not even a model! Flip through magazines, mark the pages of the poses you like, and imitate them. With practice makes perfect, as they say. That's what'll do you best; practice and gaining experience.

For your avatar, I'd say the photo I chose as your best. It's compelling from afar and I would be much more likely to click on your profile if that image was your avatar, and not your current one.

Lauren A Farrington wrote:

Best:

Thank you, Lauren.  It's one of my personal faves also, and with a very new and slightly nervous model...LOL

Brandenburg wrote:

Thank you, Lauren.  It's one of my personal faves also, and with a very new and slightly nervous model...LOL

Well she doesn't seem nervous; though, we can't see her face...
Still beautiful, I say.
No problem.

Lauren A Farrington wrote:

You're new, eh?
Ok, I'll go easy on you.

Best:

The lighting flatters you. The windy hair bit is good, too. Expression is a little weak, but better than most of your port.

Worst:

Looks like a snapshot.

All I can advise is this: practicepracticepracticepractice. Try out new poses and expressions in the mirror. Hell, I do that, and I'm not even a model! Flip through magazines, mark the pages of the poses you like, and imitate them. With practice makes perfect, as they say. That's what'll do you best; practice and gaining experience.

For your avatar, I'd say the photo I chose as your best. It's compelling from afar and I would be much more likely to click on your profile if that image was your avatar, and not your current one.

Thanks for going easy on me ^_^
and thank you for the advice
it was helpful
~AmandaX3

Cameryn Lane wrote:
go for it!

Best:


Worst:

It's a snapshot. This and the one after it should go.

I think practice and shooting more will help you out a lot; you don't have many images in your port and many of them are snapshots. Keep shooting-with experience comes improvement. Your newer images show your potential, it's all about finding the right photographer to really bring out your personality in your pictures.

DeLandWayne Photography wrote:
please i think.... (:

Best:

This attracts me. I think because it has this dark appeal to it that I always find appealing.

Worst:

I'm sorry...selective color just makes me cringe. This is snap-shot-like, and I don't think it adds to your portfolio at all.

Lauren A Farrington wrote:

Best:


Worst:

It's a snapshot. This and the one after it should go.

I think practice and shooting more will help you out a lot; you don't have many images in your port and many of them are snapshots. Keep shooting-with experience comes improvement. Your newer images show your potential, it's all about finding the right photographer to really bring out your personality in your pictures.

Thanks! I am getting some shoots set up so I can improve the port!

Amanda X3 wrote:

Thanks for going easy on me ^_^
and thank you for the advice
it was helpful
~AmandaX3

No problem. We all have to start somewhere, and being mean to newcomers isn't gonna help them at all.
And you know what? That picture looks awesome as an avatar.

The MakeUp Messiah wrote:
yes

Messiah, huh? Well, I expect a lot from you now, miss.

Best:

I adore the eyeshadow. The look as a whole is cohesive; you chose a great color palette and it looks smashing on the model.

Worst:

While I like the eyes...I don't like how only parts of her face are golden. From far away, it looks like a terrible terrible photoshop job. Upon closer inspection, I have a hard time deciding whether or not it actually works...
Not really a fan.

You need more photos, givrly. I like what you have up though, shows you have creativity and versatility. And that's very important for a MUA.

Cameryn Lane wrote:
Followed the advice! Thanks again!

No problem. Glad I was of assistance.

blk_photography wrote:
I'm in

Best:


Worst:

The lighting is poor, and it's a it blurry.

Honestly, I'm not terribly impressed by anything in your portfolio. A lot of your photos seem like candids, the lighting is flat in many of them...all of this is about trial and error and experience. Keep shooting, and I hope to see your work blow me out of the water someday.

Redd Dyver wrote:
I'll let ya take a whack although I do have a lil peeve about you're port...lol

Ooh well now I'm curious; what's wrong with my port? haha.

Best:

I dig the retro look.

Worst:

I don't feel this is really flattering to the model, and it lacks interest, in my opinion.

A lot of your photos feel underprocessed to me, and I'm not personally a fan of frames around digital images. You work well with natural light, though.

Khonkulova wrote:
faites-moi s'il vous plaît

Er...
je ne parle pas francais.

...Je suis une omlette du frommage.
Two years of french and those are the only things I absorbed. Go me.

Annnnyway.
Best:


Worst:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … up_id=&ua=
We can't see your face.

I recommend choosing one image from each shoot, that way your portfolio isn't repetitive. It's nice so far, though I'd like to see a bit more variety.

iBeauty Photography wrote:
Hit me!

Hey, I know you. We're pals on deviantart now.

Best:

Loove it.

Worst:

I don't like her stance, and the girl and guitar thing is over done. I feel there's nothing really special in this image. You can do better.

Good grasp of lighting, I say. You do beauty shots very well. Take more risks, though. Try some more extreme concepts, maybe. Shock me. Because a lot of your port is very generic. I believe you have the skill, now use it to create something unique and memorable. Like the photo I selected as your best. Do more stuff like that.

Lauren A Farrington wrote:

Er...
je ne parle pas francais.

...Je suis une omlette du frommage.
Two years of french and those are the only things I absorbed. Go me.

Annnnyway.
Best:


Worst:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … up_id=&ua=
We can't see your face.

I recommend choosing one image from each shoot, that way your portfolio isn't repetitive. It's nice so far, though I'd like to see a bit more variety.

dit merci et votre français est parfait-thank you and your French is perfect