Forums > Critique > Does your Avatar make me want to see your port?

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Melodie Mae wrote:
And me?

You've got me intrigued with the mysterious lighting and your sexy back curve. I would say probably yes

Sep 13 12 09:38 pm Link

Model

Jane Smithly

Posts: 1097

Crowley, Texas, US

Peach Jones wrote:

Don't be so negative dear. But........alas.......the answer is most likely no. You have a couple others in your port that are much better for an avatar

Which one(s) would you select?

Sep 13 12 09:39 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Two Pears Studio wrote:
does mine?

50/50

Sep 13 12 09:39 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Alicia Autumn Rose wrote:
Which one(s) would you select?

I think this by far is your strongest image.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 1#29717821
Why? these reasons:
1. avatars with bright colors tend to be seen easier and more readily. So unless you have a killer B/W that has a good amount of contrast to get attention, stick with your bright colors
2. Your eyes really stand out and are very beautiful. Most likely a lot of this is because of the contrast with the color.
3. Use your strengths in your avi. For example, a flat chest girl with long legs is probably not going to have a cleavage shot for her avatar. And visa versa. You have a good chest. It is evident in this shot. Use it. Now I don't mean to start flashing your hooters to everyone who wants to see them (unless you want to, then I obviously will not stand in your way.....I don't wanna get hurt), but a couple good cleavage shots can go a long long way to drawing people into your port. Especially if it is the avatar (I'm sorry, guys are just like that).

And if you don't like that shot at all, then the one to the right of it is the 2nd choice. Not as good of colors, but slightly chesty.

Good luck and have lotsa fun shooting.......thanks for stopping by!!

Sep 13 12 09:47 pm Link

Model

Jane Smithly

Posts: 1097

Crowley, Texas, US

Peach Jones wrote:

I think this by far is your strongest image.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 1#29717821
Why? these reasons:
1. avatars with bright colors tend to be seen easier and more readily. So unless you have a killer B/W that has a good amount of contrast to get attention, stick with your bright colors
2. Your eyes really stand out and are very beautiful. Most likely a lot of this is because of the contrast with the color.
3. Use your strengths in your avi. For example, a flat chest girl with long legs is probably not going to have a cleavage shot for her avatar. And visa versa. You have a good chest. It is evident in this shot. Use it. Now I don't mean to start flashing your hooters to everyone who wants to see them (unless you want to, then I obviously will not stand in your way.....I don't wanna get hurt), but a couple good cleavage shots can go a long long way to drawing people into your port. Especially if it is the avatar (I'm sorry, guys are just like that).

And if you don't like that shot at all, then the one to the right of it is the 2nd choice. Not as good of colors, but slightly chesty.

Good luck and have lotsa fun shooting.......thanks for stopping by!!

Thank you for the advice smile

Sep 13 12 10:04 pm Link

Photographer

Higher Order Images

Posts: 17

Santa Cruz, California, US

I'll play, does mine?

Sep 13 12 11:20 pm Link

Model

GenesisAn

Posts: 109

Milpitas, California, US

me?

Sep 13 12 11:26 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Higher Order Images wrote:
I'll play, does mine?

Sorry but not really

Sep 14 12 04:05 am Link

Artist/Painter

Zoo

Posts: 39

San Francisco, California, US

I've been struggling with which pic to post as an avatar ... do you critique drawings??

Sep 14 12 04:27 am Link

Photographer

sunn fotography

Posts: 278

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

is it still on?
try me pls!!

Sep 14 12 08:28 am Link

Model

Elise Noel

Posts: 28

Midvale, Utah, US

Peach Jones wrote:

I don't think that any of the other photos in your port would make a better avatar than what you have. So I guess I am trying to give you motivation to get out there and shoot some fantastic shots. I believe with your smile, beauty, confidence and legs, you can get dozens of amazing works in no time at all!!

Thank you! I've only had one photoshoot so far. Actually my second last night. I'm excited to get more photos up!

Sep 14 12 08:53 am Link

Model

Mineli

Posts: 31

Columbia, South Carolina, US

Me please

Sep 14 12 09:03 am Link

Model

Luna Diosa

Posts: 13242

Elizabeth, New Jersey, US

Peach Jones wrote:

Cynthia, I really love what you are doing, but the answer is no

lol aww maannn haha thanks!

Sep 14 12 09:05 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Elise Noel wrote:

Thank you! I've only had one photoshoot so far. Actually my second last night. I'm excited to get more photos up!

I'll be watching......thanks for stopping by!

Sep 14 12 09:45 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Mineli wrote:
Me please

no. It looks like your 7th grade yearbook picture. You have others that are much better!

Sep 14 12 09:45 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

sunn fotography wrote:
is it still on?
try me pls!!

sorry but no

Sep 14 12 09:45 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Zoo wrote:
I've been struggling with which pic to post as an avatar ... do you critique drawings??

I will be honest, I am not a drawer. I wish I could do it, but just was not blessed with that gift. I have tried it, and my apples looked more like cows. So you get the idea.

This thread is whether you avatar is good enough and striking enough to make me want to see the rest of your portfolio. No matter what your medium or skill, if you have one that intrigues me, then I will look.

Based on all that I have said, I will say your current avatar is a no. Now, all is not lost. If you really value my opinion.........and keep in mind that it is JUST my opinion........then these are the ones that would probably make me want to see the rest of your port:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 2#28869272
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 6#28828716
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 2#29099662
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 8#29840558
reds will always draw someone in more readily than any other color

I really like your work! It has expression and a lot lf spectacular raw talent. I only wish you lived closer as I would love to see you work in action.

One other small item. Some of your works should be listed as 18+. I just don't want you to get into trouble. Thanks so much for stopping by......enjoy your day!!

Sep 14 12 10:01 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Anneliese Yang wrote:
me?

maybe......60/40

Sep 14 12 10:04 am Link

Model

Diomira

Posts: 15

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Hmm. Mine is a cosplay costume. Guess!

Sep 14 12 10:27 am Link

Photographer

H E R B L I S H

Posts: 15189

Orlando, Florida, US

I used an invisible camera!

Sep 14 12 10:58 am Link

Photographer

B R U N E S C I

Posts: 25319

Bath, England, United Kingdom

Oh, go on then....

Sep 14 12 11:26 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Diomira wrote:
Hmm. Mine is a cosplay costume. Guess!

Intriguing, just not enough to make me want to see more

Sep 14 12 11:53 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

H E R B L I S H wrote:
I used an invisible camera!

probably not

Sep 14 12 11:53 am Link

Model

Laurel Rae

Posts: 2034

Tucson, Arizona, US

New avi smile

Sep 14 12 11:54 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

-B-R-U-N-E-S-C-I- wrote:
Oh, go on then....

I like......most likely yes

Sep 14 12 11:56 am Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Laurel Rae wrote:
New avi smile

Yes.......

...........and I did........

......WOW!!!!

Sep 14 12 01:16 pm Link

Model

KCLynne

Posts: 466

Omaha, Nebraska, US

Well since I just recently changed it, does it?

Sep 14 12 02:59 pm Link

Photographer

Viking Models

Posts: 1553

Huntington Beach, California, US

rawr!

Sep 14 12 03:04 pm Link

Artist/Painter

Zoo

Posts: 39

San Francisco, California, US

Thanks for the feedback and the support, Peach!  I've taken your advice (for now ... I keep changing it, and of course adding new candidates!).  Cheers, Zoo.  smile

Sep 14 12 03:50 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

KCLynne wrote:
Well since I just recently changed it, does it?

probably not. IMO this is your best for an avi:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 4#29867084

Sep 14 12 05:39 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Kevin 66 Photography wrote:
rawr!

Even though I like the effort and the shot creativity, I would say no to your question. It lacks contrast and pop to be an effective avatar

Sep 14 12 05:40 pm Link

Photographer

DG IMAGES

Posts: 394

Doral, Florida, US

Ok, i want to play too smile

Sep 14 12 05:50 pm Link

Model

Eva Forte

Posts: 19

Phoenix, Arizona, US

How about my smile

Sep 14 12 05:54 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

DG IMAGES wrote:
Ok, i want to play too smile

Probably not. You have others that are better

Sep 14 12 06:02 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Eva Forte wrote:
How about my smile

Probably not. You have other works that are much much better.

And I enjoyed looking through your port BTW  :-)

Sep 14 12 06:04 pm Link

Photographer

robert tirino

Posts: 3

Patchogue, New York, US

what about mine...

Sep 14 12 06:41 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

robert tirino wrote:
what about mine...

Hmmm......perhaps

60/40

Sep 14 12 06:44 pm Link

Model

Eva Forte

Posts: 19

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Peach Jones wrote:

Probably not. You have other works that are much much better.

And I enjoyed looking through your port BTW  :-)

Thanks smile Which one would you choose?

Sep 14 12 06:49 pm Link

Model

Jessie Napua

Posts: 4

Austin, Texas, US

Definitely looked at more of yours! My turn?

Sep 14 12 06:54 pm Link

Photographer

Peach Jones

Posts: 6906

Champaign, Illinois, US

Eva Forte wrote:

Thanks smile Which one would you choose?

IMO all of these work better:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 0#29667170
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 3#29589363
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 4#29920354
Lighting and toning a bit off but I believe your curves are amazing enough to make people want to see more

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 1#29836921
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 2#29582192
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 4#29553534
your legs look amazing in this and the red is what will get the initial attention

Hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by!!

Sep 14 12 06:59 pm Link