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Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Sarah Smallwood wrote:
I'm not very experienced would appreciate the feedback thanks

You are still at your baby steps towards the path of being a good photographer.
the only eye catcher I like https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130806/21/5201d2493c082_m.jpg
Keep shooting and develop your lighting and style.
All the best!

Mar 04 14 10:45 am Link

Photographer

Rik Williams

Posts: 4005

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Please do smile

Mar 04 14 10:48 am Link

Photographer

Sassy Chassis

Posts: 20

Ogden, Utah, US

I'm ready, I think.

Annette

Mar 04 14 11:10 am Link

Model

kookykatkay

Posts: 10

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Me please

Mar 04 14 11:14 am Link

Model

Chelsea m

Posts: 9

Los Angeles, California, US

Please smile

Mar 04 14 11:14 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Ekaterina Danilchenko wrote:
I do not have much material yet but I am interested to hear your opinion.

Perfect stats and gorgeous look

In this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140122/11/52e01c1aae2e9_m.jpgI can imagine how tall you are. You look stunning!
Your best https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140126/06/52e51aea70622_m.jpg
but your posing looks like more the girl next door on face book style.
Get busy seriously and get involved with photographers and get some look books and learn from others.

Mar 04 14 11:27 am Link

Photographer

Gustavo Escanelle

Posts: 759

New Orleans, Louisiana, US

tell me?

Mar 04 14 11:37 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Linda mears wrote:
Interested!

Yay, like the cute style, posing and all you have to offer.
Your piercings and lip rings doesn't bother me a bit although I am old school.
Model
First impressions: Cute, alternative look
Your Skill level: Intermediate
Pluses: assertive and camera presence
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130810/07/52064e47a20df_m.jpg
Your Work focus: Alternative cute horror ,gore
What I like: Girly attitude https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130810/07/52064de558728_m.jpg
What to delete: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130508/08/518a70e8a9394_m.jpg awkward photoshop job
Profile usefulness: Useful port but you are limiting your scope
Next Step: expand on other genres and shock people because you can pull off other type of work.
Verdict: cuteness is not enough, work more on your poses if you want to get real busy.

Mar 04 14 12:41 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Steve SEAK wrote:
I'm interested in your thoughts...The port is intended to reflect what I'm saying on the front page.

hmm focus on black-background images with dramatic (or soft) lighting for portraits, 3/4-length, and full-body fashion, glamour, fitness, lingerie, tattoos, bodyscape, or fine art.?
OK but you are not achieving those goals at the highest level as your work is pretty weak in lighting composition and framing.
Black backgrounds https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140125/10/52e402f587b51_m.jpgare usually  trouble for the asking. If you will be wondering in that territory you must do better job in balancing your light. Non reflective backgrounds are as tricky as reflective ones. Deliver your joules accordingly.

Your best in the bunch: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140118/13/52daf6e1ed72f_m.jpg could be framed and cropped a lot better.
Your Skill level: Amateur
Your Creativity: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140201/16/52ed968746356_m.jpg
Technique:Lighting need to be improved
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140125/10/52e3fde2b352e_m.jpg would be better with more contrast
Bottom line: A lot of work is needed.
Nothing to list at this time.

Mar 04 14 12:55 pm Link

Model

christianjbarry

Posts: 16

Thousand Oaks, California, US

Please let me know thank you so much!

Mar 04 14 12:59 pm Link

Photographer

Pfrangle Images

Posts: 3659

Worland, Wyoming, US

Let me know what you think....Thank you.

Mar 04 14 01:02 pm Link

Model

Rachel Maren

Posts: 1029

Durham, North Carolina, US

Curious! smile

Mar 04 14 01:11 pm Link

Photographer

PhillipM

Posts: 8049

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Not sure if you have mine.

If not, jump on it.

Mar 04 14 01:14 pm Link

Model

Annie S

Posts: 197

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Me! Would like as much help as I can get!

Thanks!

Mar 04 14 08:48 pm Link

Photographer

erics_Toronto_GTA

Posts: 5176

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Me,thanks.

Mar 04 14 11:02 pm Link

Model

Nicola Lea

Posts: 1

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Yes Please!

Mar 04 14 11:16 pm Link

Photographer

ThomasStudio

Posts: 16

Parker, Colorado, US

I'd love your opinion of my port. I'm moving into this space, so any and all feedback is appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Mar 05 14 07:52 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

R Byron Johnson wrote:
Probably slitting my own throat here, but what the hell.  I've only been doing this for about a year.

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Mar 06 14 10:55 am Link

Photographer

Black Tux Photography

Posts: 26

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hit me

Mar 06 14 11:03 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Thornwood Studio wrote:
I would like to hear what you think , blast away!

hmm nikon shooter smile
nice setup https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140211/16/52fabbbe6676f_m.jpg
First impressions: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140207/15/52f56aecb0e79_m.jpg flawed lighting (right arm burned)
Your Skill level: intermediate
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140123/19/52e1dacee978b_m.jpg
What I likehttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140131/15/52ec31976f60d_m.jpg eye brows could have been a bit darkened. Good beauty dish shot nevertheless.
Your Creativity: pretty generic approach to all aspect to photography.
Your Noteworthy Technique: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131226/17/52bcd8189a4a3_m.jpg post work color saturation and contrast dynamic range
Your Work focus: portraits and studio work with some shortcomings
What I don't like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140204/17/52f190f2ea2af_m.jpg bad light and awkward retouching on forehead
What to delete: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131226/17/52bcd8150cbe9_m.jpg bad habit of tight and random cropping https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120817/12/502e9b68d0cc0_m.jpg plain bad lighting.
Profile usefulness: Somewhat useful, note "Last thing, I can take my lights on location, no electricity needed.  That means we could shoot on the beach or anywhere, and you will get well balanced lighting, just like in Vogue, lol. " (most people know that)
Next Step: Pay attention to details and practice to make it perfect
Verdict: Good work in general, improve studio lighting.
Nothing to list.

Mar 06 14 11:08 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Verly Vinna wrote:
spend ur time 4 me please smile

Model
First impressions: It's a shame that you couldn't attract more photographers with better skills to capture your beauty.
Your Skill level: Amateur with soul, and can really do better.
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140206/18/52f43e9bf0984_m.jpg
Challenges: Your lack of motivation and random posing.
Your Work focus: Undefined, most "work" could only inspire GWCs because an artistic slant is either missing or way below the bar.
What to delete: all +18
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35168204
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/33294211
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35076860
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34447297 camera phone?
Bottom line: Work with better people as they didn't do you justice, delete "shot by boyfriend" camera phone material. Don't shoot for the sake of shooting.
Profile usefulness: We understand you really do this for fun, but even fun has rules and requirements. Your profile will only attract GWC

Mar 06 14 11:25 am Link

Photographer

Mochrum Photography

Posts: 16

Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

What the hell, feel free to give an opinion when you have the time.

Mar 06 14 11:27 am Link

Photographer

EnlightendedPhotography

Posts: 828

Eugene, Oregon, US

I need a lift today, really bad cold, thanks

Mar 06 14 11:32 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Qphoto wrote:
I am still fairly new here and would like to know what you think. Thanks.

Photographer
First impressions: Some great work is noted, butterflies didn't do for me but the rest is good.
Your Skill level: Hobbyist Intermediate
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131221/08/52b5c3e046949_m.jpg
Your Creativity: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140208/01/52f5f2c793c57_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140212/05/52fb707e10bf5_m.jpg
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140210/08/52f901848836a_m.jpg kudos in this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131224/16/52ba2a2e5ab6f_m.jpg like the post as well
What to delete: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131221/08/52b5c3222c938_m.jpg not flattering to model (or to you )
Profile usefulness: somewhat useful
Verdict: Some great ideas and elaborate techniques are noted.
Bottom line: Glamor work could be a lot better. You should focus on Fashion more.

Mar 06 14 11:36 am Link

Photographer

Robinson0Photography

Posts: 5

Grand Junction, Colorado, US

Me! smile

Mar 06 14 11:50 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Robert Lintner wrote:
2 years behind the lense and 3 years doing makeup and fx. please feel free to judge. I look forward to your wisdom.

Photographer
First impressions: Lovely colorful strong port https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140129/13/52e9749c13be0_m.jpgCould be your money shot but the shallow field of depth killed it.
Your Skill level: advanced hobbyist
Your creative side: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140219/10/5304fe7093ee7_m.jpg
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140115/17/52d73c3301639_m.jpg
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140225/17/530d4a31ab9da_m.jpg nice sharp capture and reasonably good dynamic range and contrast.
What to delete: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140111/12/52d1aeb16b078_m.jpg out of focus and awkward crop, meh model look
Profile usefulness: Useful
Verdict: Good lighting techniques are noted
Bottom line: Avoid excessive color boosts if not your work will not appear as natural.
Nothing to list

Mar 06 14 12:06 pm Link

Photographer

IreneNicole Photography

Posts: 4

Navarre, Florida, US

Me Please smile

Mar 06 14 12:29 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Michael R Photography wrote:
Ill jump in on this, kind of new but i think i got thick skin! smile

Photographer
First impressions: some nice work with beauty dishes https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140126/19/52e5d4ddd8f4a_m.jpg
Your Skill level: hobbyist
Your lack of Technique: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140106/13/52cb273983589_m.jpg missing back light/hair light to create body outlines over black background
Your Work focus: portraits but avoid tight crops https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140106/13/52cb271c4534a_m.jpg
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140106/13/52cb25425ba59_m.jpg
Next Step: experiment with multi source studio lighting

Mar 06 14 12:57 pm Link

Model

LunaMay

Posts: 29

Bloomington, California, US

I would like to know please smile

Mar 06 14 01:09 pm Link

Photographer

Studio8687

Posts: 18

Los Angeles, California, US

Me please smile

Mar 06 14 03:14 pm Link

Model

n a t a l i e

Posts: 165

Flagstaff, Arizona, US

Sure, I'd love some critique. (:

Mar 06 14 07:07 pm Link

Photographer

jay_lotus_photography

Posts: 14

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

lemme know please.

Mar 08 14 08:49 am Link

Photographer

analog light

Posts: 221

Greensboro, North Carolina, US

have at it

Mar 08 14 08:51 am Link

Model

Rachelle DMV

Posts: 19

Rockville, Maryland, US

I'd like to know please smile

Mar 12 14 04:48 pm Link

Model

Hellen Makaryan

Posts: 86

Glendale, California, US

me please! best and worst, there will probably be more bad than good shots,(completely new to modeling)  but i'll learn from them smile

Mar 12 14 05:21 pm Link

Model

Bubblegum Betty

Posts: 42

Chicago, Illinois, US

My best..

Mar 12 14 06:17 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Hellen Makaryan wrote:
me please! best and worst, there will probably be more bad than good shots,(completely new to modeling)  but i'll learn from them smile

Hello Hellen
You may be new to modeling but you motivated me to skip 3 pages full of people waiting for their review and forward my thought LOL

Some will claim your height can be a handicap but everything else looks top to me.
You have a great body language, natural beauty, hypnotizing ethnic (Armenian) eyes and nose. You will do great but must really learn the ropes and apply them every chance you get.
pick photographers carefully and focus on beauty glamor and commercial modeling. Anything else will be a waste of time.
Your money shot:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140213/03/52fca6db0c0d6_m.jpg listed
delete or replace with better face pic on this one https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140218/09/530395bce02ea_m.jpg (one eye is too dark)
and https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140213/02/52fca4c091a26_m.jpg doesn't look good (hair problem)
keep it up, people shoot beg you to shoot with you. I know I would. big_smile

Mar 12 14 06:24 pm Link

Photographer

SoftLights

Posts: 5426

New Orleans, Louisiana, US

varton wrote:

Awesome port and great strides in what you do.
I fancy this a lot
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110318/17/4d83fe1103d51_m.jpg
Below bedroom shots weakens your port
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31433954
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31289199
I wish this was real
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130219/13/5123eede58b4f_m.jpg
your +18 photos doesn't do much for me. Try to photoshop them in black and white.

Thanks a million, I value your opinion immensely.

Mar 12 14 06:34 pm Link

Model

n a t a l i e

Posts: 165

Flagstaff, Arizona, US

Sure, I'll try. (:

Mar 12 14 06:38 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

frankfoto - new york wrote:
Appreciate your critique
Thanks in advance,
Frank

First impressions: Too much blur on some retouched photos. Average model management on posing as well.
Your Skill level: average, but good lighting skills noted on some photos
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100224/08/4b8553a2c89a9_m.jpg
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100918/18/4c9564ea0567a_m.jpg
Your Creativity gage: pretty girls
Your Work focus: pretty girls
What I don't like: shallow depth of field on some photos appear awkward.
What to delete: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090904/13/4aa17af61ae37_m.jpg liberal use of (I am guessing ) Gaussian blur and light soft diffusion in post https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100223/13/4b844da8555ac_m.jpg liberal use of highlight shadows and mid range abuse, found some more photos with unneeded retouch work but didn't bother to list.
Nothing to list.

Mar 12 14 06:49 pm Link