Douglas Robert wrote:
I've never been one to play by other people's rules so here you go.. this is the one I like the most. haha
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20397944

I like these too
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/19690119

Why? Give details! THEN you get a critique!

Lisa Jupiter wrote:
The one in the jean shorts definitely is not is solid as the rest..gorgeous portfolio otherwise:)

Thanks!

You:


This one just isn't as strong, interesting or sexy as your other from the same set. Both are great, though. I hope it is not real fur... :-/

Mini_ wrote:
I'd say this one:


I think because I just HATE the outfit .

What could possibly be wrong with the outfit!?!?

You:


This is just pointless to me and you have a couple similar ones. I think the crop makes it look weird and the expression without a body attached is a bit lost.

TARA BABCOCK wrote:

Why? Give details! THEN you get a critique!

your telling me something with your eyes and I like that. It seems genuine and you don't really have this expression in any other photo..

the one's laying down are just sultry and I like the outfit..its a little different than all of your other photos..

TARA BABCOCK wrote:
What could possibly be wrong with the outfit!?!?

I'm sorry, a green/black striped bikini/lingerie with matching hat and scarf? What's NOT wrong with it ?

Mini_ wrote:

I'm sorry, a green/black striped bikini/lingerie with matching hat and scarf? What's NOT wrong with it ?

It's green and blue and it's underwear and then a scarf and a hat... I don't get it? Everyone else likes it! If you don't like stripes you suck!

Douglas Robert wrote:

your telling me something with your eyes and I like that. It seems genuine and you don't really have this expression in any other photo..

the one's laying down are just sultry and I like the outfit..its a little different than all of your other photos..

Aww, thank you! I would adore working with you sometime, your stuff rocks!

You:
It's so hard to find anything weak!
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/17100548
This, I suppose. I find it weird looking from far away and when I click on it I feel it's a bit over sharpened. Still sexy!

Sentimental Treasures wrote:
Hey Tara,

I just happened to come across this forum thread... and I would like to answer why that one picture makes you look older.  The big hair is a dated look, as far as the one user saying Dolly... toally wrong.  Suzanne Sommers (Three's Company) would be more fitting... and it's a 70's show.  Big hair was hot back in late 70s- mid 80s.  Yes I'm telling on my age.  IMHO your hair looks much better when it's more straightened... like it is in rest of port.

If you want to pick from my port... totally up to you... as I am just explaining. 


Don't have me drive up I-5...  hehehe  joking of course

Haha, thanks! Why would my hair make me look old anyway!? I love big hair. My hair is pretty fricken teased in all the other images too, except for a few new ones where I was trying to expand my look. I feel I don't do it like the old days. It's not a bouffant or like Hairspray, it's long and just fluffy. I can't stand all the other blondes I see without teased hair and their ears stick out and they look... plain!

Come here! I'll give you something to shoot!

You:

Very steam punk-y! I wish i could see the rest!

TARA BABCOCK wrote:
I've got a little time to kill this past week. Would love to hear from you all and give it a shot with your books too!

There are not any, but if I had to be ruthless, then image 4.
Nice port hun.xx

TARA BABCOCK wrote:

What is wrong with the Barbie shot and the couple shot? I also don't see how the yellow image is detrimental because the second image isn't taking up a spot in my port. I feel that they are not identical and compliment each other well in a set... or are you saying you don't like either of them at all?

You:
Your beauty work rocks! I love it!

I don't like this because it looks a bit amateurish and the concept is lost on me. Who hasn't done the two cliches, the sexy nurse outfit and the showing the fan that's blowing the hair thing and then you put it on a plain wall. I also don't like the lighting.

I gotta laugh as that blue image I'm VERY proud of...it was the 17yr old models first prof shoot, the concept was hers, and her performance, beauty& charisma simply knocked my socks off. For a new model she was unbelievably good and her range was f..kng astonishing, great in every genre we shot.

Frankly the barbie is unsettling as you're such a beauty,so it dosn't attract me and the two in yellow I assumed took up 2 slots rather a double image.... as a double shot if offers a bit of variety-yes

GNapp Studios wrote:


This is the only shot that doesn't show your gorgeous face and fabulous figure, but it is still interesting.

+1

KissPhotography wrote:


I like all your pics but i like the rest better than this one x

+1!

These are "head shots", but excess lighting  blows out your face. I "get" them, in the idea that the photographer doesn't seem to think your face is as important as your body, which in truth, is awesome!!!

BUT, you've got a pretty face. You have plenty of shots which show off other assets. In a head shot, you ought to be showing your face off, so IMO, these are the least effective images bc they don't accomplish what they are supposed to.

marissa charles wrote:

There are not any, but if I had to be ruthless, then image 4.
Nice port hun.xx

Thanks!

You:

This one, to me, isn't as good as the other in this set you have posted!

Nor-Cal Fine Art Studio wrote:
Your weakest:



because you are not the primary focus of the image. No face visible. Also the cropping of the hand with missing fingertips is awkward.

OK, now it is your turn for revenge!

Thanks!

You:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/17916077
I feel that this one should be more lit up on her face. If it's supposed to be a silhouette then it should be one. I feel like the body is lit up, but not the face at all. Also, the model has weird tan lines.

KissPhotography wrote:


I like all your pics but i like the rest better than this one x

Thanks!

You:
I like all of your work, but...

This, I guess. I can't tell where her hairline starts or if she has eyebrows because it's so bright.

lynne g wrote:

+1!

These are "head shots", but excess lighting  blows out your face. I "get" them, in the idea that the photographer doesn't seem to think your face is as important as your body, which in truth, is awesome!!!

BUT, you've got a pretty face. You have plenty of shots which show off other assets. In a head shot, you ought to be showing your face off, so IMO, these are the least effective images bc they don't accomplish what they are supposed to.

Thanks, I like then, though. They give me a bit of a different look.

You:
Most of your work is similar in quality, but this one...

Looks a bit cheap and at first glance I picture you with a mustache. The lighting and photography doesn't do you justice. It reminds me of when I was starting out and my photographers were mostly hobbyists.

Shatter Leaf wrote:
You have some fantastic work, so hard to choose.





I think this ^ is probably one of your weakest, in my opinion.  As has been said above, your involvement in the image seems minimal, and a few of the details (clipped fingers, cropping) could be a little better.  It's good, but it's certainly nowhere near your best. 

Congrats on your success as an entrepreneur, btw!

Thanks!

You:

I just don't like something about this. Instead of capturing her beauty I feel you accentuated her freckles and over sharpened her, especially her eyes. Crop is a bit off too.

I love your other work, though! Awesome!

Tatiana Paris wrote:
My least fav

Great port though!

Why!? You must give why!

Cherrystone wrote:
This one. Weak/overdone photoshop, didn't take it to the degree it ought have been done IMHO.

That's funny, everyone loves that one! But I agree, I did the 'shop and I know nothing about skin filters. It's definitely not overdone though. I'd never do that. I did another version that looks crisper, though! I'm working on it!

You:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/18513745
I feel this one doesn't do the model justice. I don't know much about art nudes, though. Definitely not my area of expertise. I like color! This looks like an amateur glamour pose in fine art black and white, IMO. The rest are cool!

Dazey wrote:
I don't think these add to your portfolio the way the others do, they're not your most flattering faceshots. https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/15598537

Thanks!

You:

This is cute, but is it functional to your port as a model?

TARA BABCOCK wrote:

Thanks!

You:

This is cute, but is it functional to your port as a model?

Thank you for your feedback, it is appreciated... and to answer your question I do a lot of live bodypaint modeling so I think it would be fair to say it does add to my portfolio. Maybe I could add it to my profile and remove it from my portfolio... what are your thoughts on that if I may ask?? I am doing a shoot Tuesday night and plan to have 2 fresh images to add* Is there a 2nd weakest you see? If you don't care to answer further questions I do understand!!

Cquence Photography wrote:
The 8th Shot in your port is meh but the rest is cool

Thanks!

You:

I don't get it... high school cutie caught off guard on her bed and the picture didn't come out well because you took it with a Polaroid? I probably just don't get it!

Dazey wrote:
Thank you for your feedback, it is appreciated... and to answer your question I do a lot of live bodypaint modeling so I think it would be fair to say it does add to my portfolio. Maybe I could add it to my profile and remove it from my portfolio... what are your thoughts on that if I may ask?? I am doing a shoot Tuesday night and plan to have 2 fresh images to add* Is there a 2nd weakest you see? If you don't care to answer further questions I do understand!!

I definitely think it would be better served on your profile, rather than your actual book. I would put it there with a caption underneath. Many people read profiles and will see it, but NO ONE seems to read the captions on the pictures in the actual book! See, I didn't know you do that!

As far as other weak images... I am super flattered you even care about my opinion, haha!


I really like this because it's a close up of your pretty face, but I feel the shadows are a little too strong. I wouldn't get rid of it though unless you have a stronger beauty shot or a cool headshot. Your work is cool. It's very diverse and artistic.

Phil Edelstein wrote:
ok, although i don't usually participate in these i'm in a somewhat playful mood tonight lol:

my choices are:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/19653748

Just don't think this angle is very flattering compared to some of your other images. With the obviously skimpy suit top fitting you as it does, the angle it's shot at doesn't do that look justice. You are much hotter than that image allows for.

and

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20450890

"The best angle ever" ...cute. Just don't think the crop is very good. I know based on the point of the shot it would need to be a cropped image, for the most part. Just think it's less flattering than it could be, and that angle could be shot much better and hotter.

Nothing against you on either image (more the photographer lol, just compared to your other work these don't standout as much as others you have posted (in my opinion.)

Have at it, my portfolio is at your fingertips.

All my best,

Phil

Thanks! It's probably my fault on the second one, I recropped it a bit for my port... there was much too much room above my head and to my left in my opinion. I was centering my boobs while trying to get it a bit closer.

Where the hell have you been during my trips to Vegas!?!

You:

This doesn't do the model justice, IMO. Angles from the bottom aren't good for pear shaped girls like her, her legs look just too large and there are no heels or anything to compensate.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/648831
The hair is blown out so much it hurts my eyes... and there's a hair caught in that juicy butt of hers... which is where most peoples' eyes will be looking.


This is not a good angle for this model. She looks like she's bordering on a double chin from looking down and I don't like the expression. Her bikini bottom looks like it's sagging off in the crotch and at this angle her body looks a but curve-less and boyish.

I love your work, though! Would love to collaborate. Look at these!




Just to point out a few I love!

Vanessa Hanson wrote:
worst=the one with the beanie and scarf BECAUSE the location/wardrobe looks awkward, besides that very nice portfolio!

my turn please (:

Nice work! It's hard to find something to complain about!

This image is a bit bothersome to me because I feel that the angle doesn't suit your face. Otherwise it is a very cool and sexy concept, but I feel your other B&W's are better. I wish I could see this wet concept with a different angle and expression.