ChakraShine wrote:
I would love to hear your opinions and have my name added to your awesomely extensive list! Thanks and best wishes

J A Clarke Photography wrote:
I am interested in your view of my port.

you have variety in your port from fashion to body parts https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 5#19556775 speaking of which, quite honestly  I don't find your framing and cropping very attractive on those.
In general you capture life well,
those are excellent shots
some of your beach shots are a bit flat, and models look candid.
this is your best
I would say lose the body parts as they make your port weaker.
keep shooting, select your models carefully for your portfolio work, avoid posting too many of the same models with similar looks. You can also shed some of your nudes as they do not add much.

arthumanima wrote:
Love your thread here. I would like your feedback on my small port. All the portraits use natural lighting.

Thx.

Love your work, great selection of models and use of natural light.
Few stand out indeed and my fav is excellent pose, gorgeous look.
keep it up, looking forward to seeing more real soon
great job overall.

rb stevens wrote:
I will play!

like your port
proven skills and awesome glamour work.
notably this one is my fav
your best portrait
shed this one she looks as if she is sitting on the toilet seat from the thumbnail pic.

great job keep clicking

varton wrote:

well you have diversity in your port.
I am thrilled to see some strong pictures like this https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 3#21935793
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 1#21568391
in your port
this is my fav https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/22402284

your large tattoos may somewhat limit certain type of mainstream work depending on what clients want but they should open many other doors in alternative modeling.

Thank you so much! I find it really interesting that your favorite is also one of mine, and yet is still the only one no one else seems to like. I mean, I am used to only liking pictures of myself that are others least favorites, and usually the ones they like I'm not too fond of. Lol. I supoose it's that whole 'the you, you think you are doesn't exist' thing. But I value your opinion, and adore your work, so it made me smile. Thank you for
taking the time! Much appreciated.

ChakraShine wrote:
Thank you so much! I find it really interesting that your favorite is also one of mine, and yet is still the only one no one else seems to like. I mean, I am used to only liking pictures of myself that are others least favorites, and usually the ones they like I'm not too fond of. Lol. I supoose it's that whole 'the you, you think you are doesn't exist' thing.

I agree with you, photography is very subjective and what I like or I perceive as I like might be very different from someone else's point of view. I realize I can be shocking for some and be right on spot for others.
I critique model ports differently then photographer ports, in other words I don't do a 'one size fits all' thing. I think everyone's work has a value and deserves to be looked at. When I visit a model's port I really do not care about all the technical aspects nor the genre or even who they worked with. I really don't care to see a technical masterpiece in their port to know whether or not they can be a good fit for my or my client's model needs.
I like to look into their souls. And it is the exact reason we concur in having same favorite images in your port. It is not a surprise to me. Most other critiques are too busy to slice and dice your photos, discussing light and looks; they forget the essential, the soul. Without soul pictures do not mean much to me. I rather to see a bad picture that can show model’s life and soul, then a perfect but flat lifeless picture.

ChakraShine wrote:
But I value your opinion, and adore your work, so it made me smile. Thank you for
taking the time! Much appreciated.

varton wrote:

hello Ms. PJ
you look great on the runaway
few more eye catchers
my fav love the styling looks great listed

your best
no need for this https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 2#23043092
better pose alone in your port pics.

great beautiful hourglass shape beautiful face, love your poses and
you will do great

Thanks for the feedback :-)

Gavin Chapman wrote:
Hi,

I would like this too if possible?

you do great in lighting and bw
in thislight is perfect but the posing is not really a match to the technical quality of the photo.
I like this unable to list because the right elbow contour is not well defined. Her pose and eyes should exhibit more life.

this is my fav and  jumps out right awaynice framing and color saturation. Red and jade blue being almost 180 degrees apart on the color wheel gives this amazing composition. listed.

among other eye catchers this is a great one as far as lighting
fashion shoots are a bit weak as far as camera angle and some cropping problems.
I did not care much about or those https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 8#20706048
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 8#23455058

I don't think they add much

in general you are doing great

varton wrote:

you do great in lighting and bw
in thislight is perfect but the posing is not really a match to the technical quality of the photo.
I like this unable to list because the right elbow contour is not well defined. Her pose and eyes should exhibit more life.

this is my fav and  jumps out right awaynice framing and color saturation. Red and jade blue being almost 180 degrees apart on the color wheel gives this amazing composition. listed.

among other eye catchers this is a great one as far as lighting
fashion shoots are a bit weak as far as camera angle and some cropping problems.
I did not care much about or those https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 8#20706048
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 8#23455058

I don't think they add much

in general you are doing great

thanks Varton, really good of you to take the time to have a look.

varton wrote:

you have variety in your port from fashion to body parts https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 5#19556775 speaking of which, quite honestly  I don't find your framing and cropping very attractive on those.
In general you capture life well,
those are excellent shots
some of your beach shots are a bit flat, and models look candid.
this is your best
I would say lose the body parts as they make your port weaker.
keep shooting, select your models carefully for your portfolio work, avoid posting too many of the same models with similar looks. You can also shed some of your nudes as they do not add much.

Varton,

Thank you very very much for your constructive criticism. I greatly appreciate it, you have no idea, my friend.

I've been trying to get people to view my port and tell me what is right and wrong, with an open eye. I may be wandering a bit aimlessly, but I know that I didn't learn the craft, follow the passion, chart the vision, and come this far to be told that I suck. So, this means a lot to me.

Thank you VERY much.

You're in Brooklyn too? It would be an honor to meet you and hear more of your words on photography as a whole. Let me know what you think, and if it is possible, I'd put that on my priority list.

Rebecca Darr wrote:
I don't have many pictures, but I'll try

Rebecca, you have a cute look but your pictures are way too much blurred and doped.
I am sure you will be asked to supply some Polaroid for every serious inquiry.
It would be helpful to post at least a picture with no make up and not as heavily brushed like the ones you currently have.
Some photos are also cropped too tight, like part of limb missing etc.
The best you got so far is this
Do not post heavily compressed images.
You need to post also a full body shot showing better your shape.
Nothing to list there I am affraid.

J A Clarke Photography wrote:
Varton,

Thank you very very much for your constructive criticism. I greatly appreciate it, you have no idea, my friend.

I've been trying to get people to view my port and tell me what is right and wrong, with an open eye. I may be wandering a bit aimlessly, but I know that I didn't learn the craft, follow the passion, chart the vision, and come this far to be told that I suck. So, this means a lot to me.
Thank you VERY much.

You're in Brooklyn too? It would be an honor to meet you and hear more of your words on photography as a whole. Let me know what you think, and if it is possible, I'd put that on my priority list.

You are welcome.
I would be glad to meet you as well; I wish I had more time to meet every one who expressed whish to meet me so far. I get meet up requests a lot but I run a crazy busy schedule.
I promised to meet few weeks ago a  photographer and stylist from NY area but could not set a definite date. Another photographer from London contacted me to meet during his vacation in NY at the end of this month and I will make every effort to meet him as promised.
I am flattered and happy to discuss anything you like just pm me.

varton wrote:

David, thanks for the opportunity given to discover your work
your work is not run of the mill and it was a blast to visit and enjoy your creativity, talent and your unique and certainly fascinating expressions.
This beasty beauty https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/23308943# +18 is an immediate eye catcher (and listed) superb body painting and make up, raw wild exposure.
your editing retouch and special effects are right on and effective.
love this  especially the light on the bottom picture.
your approach can be surreal to unreal
in this the posing on top pic is flawed and she looks like she has a physical impairement. The bottom one is great, lose the top one.
this is my fav excellent contrast and a unique look you captured.
excellent work and it shows. Super job. Keep it up, you have great talent.

Thanks a lot!

I am pretty sure I was going through this ribcage fixation at the time of Ariel's photo.

Stephanie Sommerville wrote:
I would love to know as well!

Stephanie you have a fabulous port, and strong in fashion looks , consistent with your goals.
you have few eye catchers from plain to elegant looks.
love this
and great pose and contrast
I am not so crazy about below pic
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 7#23432177 look too skinny, might be good for fashion but don't like it

my fav very dramatic
keep it up, you'll do fine.