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Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Brittany Waldron wrote:
Please

Hmm

Nice look but I am not much impressed with your "modeling" I didn't see anything in your port that wows me.
Often I saw some weird crops on head shots and body shots making impossible to assess your features or see how tall you look in photos. Most photos have distorted views due to either pincushion or barrel distortion.
throw all your photos out and start over.
I would also re-write your profile.
There is so much unnecessary information there rather then minimum necessary info and "will" for modeling to get you hired.

Feb 20 14 05:38 pm Link

Photographer

Personal Photograph

Posts: 245

Davenport, Iowa, US

I'll play.

Feb 20 14 05:51 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Mega Tran wrote:
Oh! Oh! Me!

your port is the classic wannabe model port, with lack of direction and focus, and bad concept ideas thrown all over.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140105/00/52c914745147c_m.jpg which is the only gorgeous assertive shot you have.
You are beautiful, and can do better.
Shoot better concepts and ditch some for new photos.

Feb 20 14 05:57 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Risen Phoenix Photo wrote:
I can't believe I have never asked you. Would you please let me know.

You are one of the few craftsmen on Mayhem who knows what they are doing.
Your style varies but your work is worth a second look all the time.
Your composition suggests you research and try not to reinvent the wheel especially in art nudes that are exquisite both in tones light and contrast.
You direct your models well and I am sure you know how to motivate them and make justice to their body and looks.
your post work and color is superb, I like interesting slants like this hair look on that unsuspecting plain nude https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26286240  +18 listed
just watch those unsightly rib cages that once an a while creep up during posing on thin models https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31034033 +18
your work is awesome and deserves to be hung on the wall.
You love your work and it shows.
Good luck and continue to be an asset to many more models that would deserve someone better like you on mayhem. wink

Feb 20 14 06:09 pm Link

Model

Daisy 77

Posts: 2

Acadia Valley, Alberta, Canada

Me please =]

Feb 20 14 06:10 pm Link

Model

Lisa Sirinunthikul

Posts: 9

Woodland Hills, California, US

I would love this opportunity!

Feb 21 14 01:13 am Link

Photographer

Jon da Vid Photography

Posts: 348

Amarillo, Texas, US

I'm game...

Feb 21 14 01:20 am Link

Photographer

Kel Murphy

Posts: 4

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, US

New member -- would love your thoughts!

Feb 21 14 10:58 am Link

Photographer

Sven Lori

Posts: 278

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

I am also in :-)

Feb 21 14 11:35 am Link

Photographer

Photos by J P

Posts: 6

Asheville, North Carolina, US

I would love some honest critiquing.

Feb 21 14 02:40 pm Link

Model

Alice A Dylan

Posts: 143

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Please share your thoughts. Thank you smile

Feb 21 14 03:14 pm Link

Model

Mila Lynn

Posts: 3

Novi, Michigan, US

Will you rate me!!!!?

Feb 21 14 05:24 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Hai Thi wrote:
I would love to hear your thoughts, thanks smile

First impressions:
Beautiful photography and control over light https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120218/05/4f3fa96fc5b88_m.jpg
In this one
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130114/05/50f408f96ac22_m.jpg like the hair light effect in the back. I prefer though the bw on your cover page.

Definite eye catcher: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130717/15/51e7198c5a254_m.jpg listed
Nice glass boukheh on this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130817/04/520f62aa8fb31_m.jpg
Conclusion: I am sure your work sells.
Great job overall. Love the pinup work as well https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121209/19/50c55bde76774_m.jpg listed, would preferred more contrasty and saturation, with better model assertiveness.

Feb 26 14 06:21 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

I will play. And just to make it fair I put this work of yours in my "Gorgeous Eyes" list

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130920/13/523cab114f043_m.jpg

Feb 26 14 07:22 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Christopher Meadows wrote:
go

Since you don't seem to care much about modeling profile

Just a guy. Contact me at my inbox please.


This thing required 100 characters, so I figured I'd type a little bit more in here in order to take care of that.

and appear to be on MM just for the "show",
I thought I shouldn't waste my time either.

Feb 26 14 08:29 am Link

Photographer

250465

Posts: 134

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

which one! new port !

Feb 26 14 03:31 pm Link

Photographer

Laura Elizabeth Photo

Posts: 2253

Rochester, New York, US

Lemme know big_smile

Feb 26 14 03:34 pm Link

Photographer

Hai Thi

Posts: 62

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Thanks Varton for your comments smile

Feb 26 14 09:52 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Holly Summers wrote:
Im game. You seem super insightful. .

First impressions: Amazing physique. You pose beautifully, radiant, confident and assertive. https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35330774 +18
Pluses: You shoot nude.
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140226/17/530e9bfdc7b01_m.jpg listed
I like this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140111/01/52d10b2db196d_m.jpg but despite the edit that beauty dish seem to burn your forehead real bad.
challenges: tattoo location may be an issue for some photographers.
Bottom line: I would have had a blast shooting with you.
Great job, you are doing great.

Feb 27 14 06:41 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

BHenz Photography wrote:
Model and studio photography is a work in progress for me.  I would love some feedback!

Your Skill level: Medium prosumer. Must coach models better
Your money shot: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34398165 +18 model demeanor is meh the rest is excellent.
Your Creativity: You have some great concepts in your port and probably we share the same obsessions on female beauty lines. https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26884113 +18
I should note that your lighting need some work in general and above edit would look better if it was cropped properly and no soft focus glow was applied.
Your Noteworthy Technique: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26901139 single light source lighting, however a properly oriented reflector on this one would come in really handy.
Your Work focus: Beauty Art and pinups. Some shift to surreal dark or weird noted but unconvincing for now.
Profile usefulness: You will attract a lot of hobbyists.
Next Step: Light framing and cropping improvements.
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120528/21/4fc451f1a5302_m.jpg listed, great ink.
Verdict: You seem to enjoy what you do, keep shooting!.

Feb 27 14 07:11 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Photo by Darryl Cobb Jr wrote:
Please do mine.

Your Skill level: Beginner Prosumer
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130911/18/52311e400a390_m.jpg looks a bit like the Sears portrait studio work,  but nice and to the point
Your Creativity: Still at its infancy. Think outside of the box.
Your Noteworthy Technique: Shooting people on wide open, yields nice blurs and boukeh but your framing is clumsy and often negates the effect you desire.
Your Work focus: General, nothing too risqué.
What I like: Your Unpretentious natural instinct and this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140113/19/52d4a9d680bb7_m.jpg
My Dislike: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140112/23/52d39556a556d_m.jpg reduce the saturation and chroma shift.
Profile usefulness: Useful but limited to attract top cats.
Next Step: Mastery of studio lights, crops and the whole nine yard.
Verdict: Have fun and shoot more. You can do a lot better.

Feb 27 14 07:23 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Katherine Phillips wrote:
Could you critique me, please? (:

First impressions: Drop dead gorgeous look, vitality and energy noted
Your Skill level: Beginner, need coaching. Your implied nude here https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34605615 shows clearly your anxiety
Pluses: Cute teen look https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131204/16/529fc4dde5c67_m.jpg
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140117/14/52d9aca493ec9_m.jpg listed
What I dislike: Most of your photos are not sharp enough for my taste. Edits are clumsy and appears as rushed out.
Your best:  The one with the best lighting https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131204/16/529fc64eb38a8_m.jpgan awesome photo that could get you hired.
Challenges: Many..., posing, camera presence, acting should be on your to do list.
Bottom line: You will do fine given the time.
Profile usefulness: Somewhat useful.

Feb 27 14 07:42 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Beth Chambers wrote:
Me please smile

First impressions: Cute look. Beautiful proportions. I don't like your hair style and color. Makes your face look rounder then it is.
Your Skill level: Beginner
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131020/08/5263f6c4ae8f1_m.jpg
Challenges: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120927/09/50648549acd25_m.jpg second pose from the left looks synthetic. https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131202/10/529cd5e046858_m.jpg ditto.
Your Work focus: General purpose, pretty standard.
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130713/12/51e1a53a1f7df_m.jpg listed
I also like this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130304/01/5134658c3a1bb_m.jpgyou look a bit older here and also here https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131109/06/527e49922ff54_m.jpg
Profile usefulness: Too generic, and quite boring and nothing there to support your "but do specialise in lingerie and alternative" claim. (typo as quoted)
Next Step: Focus better on your priorities, work on poses and add some real lingerie looks you can sell.
Verdict: A port that I would forget I even visited.

Feb 27 14 08:04 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

tattooed beauty wrote:
Me next please

First impressions: bondage, nudes, erotic and fetish  well done! Amazingly gorgeous body.
Your Skill level: Professional, goal oriented. Assertive. You will make any photographer shine.
Pluses: Gorgeous body that doesn't need to be nude to arouse in erotic genre. Often the subject not the object of composition.
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140113/08/52d4155e8797c_m.jpg
Challenges: None, because you cater to niche markets at 41 or older doesn't matter. Tattoos in your case is a seller and never will hold you back. I wouldn't add more to though.
Your Work focus: Bondage erotic but you should expand to vintage pinups as well.
What I like: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34726313
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34726821 +18 expertly rigged and love the look.
What to delete: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34456815 +18 avoid boy girl shots like this as they look tacky.
Bottom line: Awesome model and capabilities.
Profile usefulness: Effective and to the point.
Verdict: I would have expected better quality photos on your port. As you get better shots replace those
too underexposed and badly cropped, your skin looks bad too.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34534150 +18
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/33000547 +18

Feb 27 14 08:22 am Link

Model

Tiffiney C

Posts: 570

Los Angeles, California, US

I'll play smile

Tiff
www.TiffineyC.com

Feb 27 14 08:24 am Link

Photographer

BT Imagery

Posts: 1020

Christiansted, Saint Croix, Virgin Islands of the United States

Sounds fun!

Feb 27 14 08:34 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

understatementphotos wrote:
Being that I only have a year of experience shooting I would very much like your feed back on my portfolio. Please let me know what you think!

First impressions: Inconsistent in quality in studio work. Also some bad edits are noted.
Your Skill level: Beginner prosumer. You appear to have a nice studio https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130722/19/51ede9fb4a99d_m.jpgbut unable to harness its benefits effectively.
Your money shot:  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140213/18/52fd78af75f58_m.jpg but cropped in a bad area.
[b]Your Creativity:
didn't catch anything earth shattering.
Your Noteworthy Technique: Lighting and editing varies in quality from non existent to some. Crops and edits should be re evaluated.
Your Work focus: Still wondering. ("pure appreciation of the unique beauty of each persons body"=shooting beautiful women?)
What I like: this had a chancehttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140109/17/52cf48fdeaaa4_m.jpg if it wasn't poorly edited.
What to delete: among many this should be the first https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35224927 I
Profile usefulness: Wording is naive and vague.
Next Step: Avoid over editing, lighting and composition need work.
Verdict: You have a port with large quantity of photos with 1 caveat. Most useless to get you hired or attract TF.
Delete many photos because less is more in your case.

Feb 27 14 08:49 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

AshleeMarie wrote:
I would love your feedback!

First impressions: Gorgeous look and physique but posing could be better. https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131231/13/52c333b873fd6_m.jpg body language missing in that tease.
Your Skill level: Uncertain as conflicting vibes I get between girl next door type and fashion pro.
Pluses:
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131123/16/52914bea6b813_m.jpg
Challenges: get rid of girl next door gazes https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131121/09/528e47010d509_m.jpg work on your poses.
Your Work focus: appears as swimsuit, fashion and glamor but nothing to support the glamor part. Car shots are at best tacky.
What I like:
Profile usefulness: Effective and to the point to get hired.
Bottom line: A port that need more fashion looks.
Verdict: too many bikini poses and car poses, add a polaroid and some real glamor and delete this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131228/20/52bfaa82d456c_m.jpg poorly retouched and doesn't sell the genre.
Work with better photographers to add to your port. You can do a lot better.

Feb 27 14 09:10 am Link

Photographer

Willjilu

Posts: 2

Beijing, Beijing, China

wow, those critique are helpful! Wish you could stop by my port as well smile

Feb 27 14 09:49 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

DLH Photo wrote:
Thanks in advance!

First impressions: Nice port, beautiful photos notably https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130907/19/522be13feb333_m.jpg but models appear as dead on arrival. Let them enjoy themselves, you tend to dramatize a lot.
Your Skill level:   Medium to hi end prosumer enthusiast
Pluses: Nice composure, light and framing for editorials, but need to do better job in coaching model expression; https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140109/01/52ce6d9084790_m.jpg model expression spoils this otherwise perfect shot.
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130603/20/51ad6454cad7e_m.jpg listed.
Challenges: hotel room lingerie boudoirs are poorly lit not attractive as well as some exterior bikini shots. This is the best https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130721/23/51ecd435b96a4_m.jpg all others lack some dynamic range. This present an awkward contrast with beautiful editorials you have got. Two girls duo shots are also borderline failing as far as expression and body language.

Your Work focus: Editorial beauty glamor and fashion, swimwear and fitness appears as an afterthought.
What I like: creative collaboration you had on editorials.
What to delete:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34810920 awkward crop meh expression
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34878547 low contrast meh look
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34788635 awkward crop
Profile usefulness: Passive profile, it can go either way, not engaging and describing your work effectively.
Verdict: I am not sure if you are still developing a style, some photos in your port are not as strong as others especially in edits or composition and exposure and creates the impression that those were shot by 2 different persons.
Bottom line: In that profile you say "I am also interested in other type of photo shoots" . Spell out exactly what you want, instead of turning around the honeypot.

Feb 27 14 11:04 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

JoseM Photography wrote:
big_smile!!!

First impressions:
Your Skill level: Low level Beginner,
Your money shot: None but I like this  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131206/19/52a29b33780f7_m.jpg gorgeous eyes. When you compose beauty don't let anything to take the focus away from your model. The positioning of the champagne cooler and box is flawed. It blocks the models side (ink) and underwear.
Your Creativity: No evidence.
Lack of Technique: Noted. Avoid to over saturate in the post photos with limited dynamic range where actually in some areas of the photo it is all white and no digital data to manipulate, as a result for example this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120626/23/4feaa699c3432_m.jpg looks more like a brightened low exposure photo. And looks like you run a fill job to improve your "sky" with no luck because it messed up all your foliage and tree leafs.
Control natural light better to delimit the subject contours from the background, when dealing with bright backgrounds. Avoid  flooding body extremities with bright light  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131206/19/52a29b1a29b10_m.jpg
Your Work focus: random
Profile usefulness: none, comes across as I can shoot you wherever and whenever if you want to.
Next Step: serious work and effort needed to  improve your indoor and outdoor lighting including composition.
Bottom line: Poor work even at hobbyist level. Random concepts with failed  erotic overtones dominates the bulk of your photographic activities.
Infective post edit work. Your models deserve better.

Feb 27 14 11:46 am Link

Model

Jennifer Millikan Keene

Posts: 75

Asheboro, North Carolina, US

Always open minded to here opinions to help improve my work. Thanks in advance

Feb 27 14 12:06 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

David Chatfield wrote:
Me me. Me next........ www.davidchatfieldphotography.com

First impressions: Capturing stuffy British moods?https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130331/03/5158117f77b20_m.jpg  smile kidding! big_smile
Your Skill level: Advanced.
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130922/05/523edf865d4d9_m.jpg
Your Creativity: You can do better, something is holding you back.
Words on Technique: I don't like shoot angles that cause visible lens aberration/distortion in this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120518/11/4fb695a14939c_m.jpg otherwise a great shot.
Your Work focus: Trying to be different and not to reinvent the wheel and it is partially achieved.
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121110/13/509eca6a4b68a_m.jpg great use of location but the model scares me. big_smile

Verdict: Your work sends me some mixed vibes, sometime they appear to be coming from your dark side.
Bottom line: I like your photography. Keep shooting. Watch your light in this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130922/05/523ede95ae912_m.jpg
light is too harsh.

Feb 27 14 12:08 pm Link

Model

CinnamonKisses

Posts: 3

London, England, United Kingdom

Oh my! I wonder what my best one is

Feb 27 14 12:10 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Kjos Photography wrote:
I'm up for it! When you get to it.....

Thanks

First impressions: Nothing earth shattering on your port.
Your Skill level: Beginner prosumer
Words on Technique: You need to concentrate and improve on indoor/studio lighting.
Your Work focus: Generic, portraiture beauty boudoir, ineffective and flat lighted.
What I like: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34721361 +18 VERY nice bodyscape and this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140215/07/52ff8264cbf19_m.jpg but light could be better.
Profile usefulness: Vague and tries but will fail to attract broad audience with shown skills.
Next Step: Skills in post work, lighting in general need to be improved.

Feb 27 14 12:30 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

MM Nudes wrote:
Let it rip ... I'd be glad to hear your comments.

First impressions: On Location Guerrilla style nude erotics. At times T&A connotation but whatever rocks people's boat.
Your Skill level: insightful...
Your money shot: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35006291 +18 great nude work and edit. Giantess fetish trends are noted in that one wink
Your Creativity: described as in above
Your Noteworthy Technique: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120425/22/4f98de9117d32_m.jpg You know what you are doing.
Your Work focus: Girls girls girls, "let's play" per your profile
What I like: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34296058 +18 super job!
What to delete: none
Profile usefulness: carrot and stick, fails to define art or motivation  big_smile
Next Step: Improve model looks with more flattering outfits wink
Verdict: All you need is to add some soul to your photography, if you want people to remember your photos.

Feb 27 14 12:49 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Brittney Denea wrote:
Please do!

First impressions: Your port has some variety but comes across as an afterthought.
Your Skill level: Beginner
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130423/06/51768dd696326_m.jpg
Challenges: Too many redundant looks and poses in your port.
Your Work focus: possibly fashion and glamor. You could pull off pinups with the right photographer, anything else in your port didn't grab my attention.
What I like: is the pose and look on this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121216/14/50ce48153a596_m.jpg but fishnets are a mismatch to your outfit and mask your ink.
What to delete: I dislike those below
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/32296567
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34429903
give impression of sultry wife looks taken by horny hubby, useless and
much to weak in quality, pose, and body language to be included.
Shoot those rather in playful teasing real witty pinup style with a pro.
Bottom line: Focus on what you like and replace some photos with better ones.
Profile usefulness: quite useful, especially on body mods.
Next Step: find better photographers if serious to show yourself in the best light. Diversify with different hair styles and make up.

Feb 27 14 01:14 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Konjo Kalonji wrote:
interested to know

First impressions: Serious work
Your Skill level: Advanced
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140224/13/530bb8997d48d_m.jpg
Creativity based on: model driven and concept driven
Technique: Not crazy about your studio lighting
Your Work focus: fashion and editorial
What I like: Refined taste on studied subjects.
What to delete: None
Profile usefulness: quite useful, will attract a lot of TF
Next Step: Fix light and add colors to your work. Your work is too static and can be at times boring,  add some action to your port.
Verdict: Great job! Want to see more of your work.
Nothing to list.

Feb 27 14 01:29 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Carleen wrote:
Go for it for me please

double dipped
see
CarleenMUA
Some really new good additions like
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140222/23/5309a7d09567d_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140219/13/53052126aab09_m.jpg

Mar 04 14 10:28 am Link

Model

Lilith Von Dahlia

Posts: 123

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Interested to hear your thoughts!

Mar 04 14 10:33 am Link