Axioma wrote:
you're worthy alright

This is my favorite, but it was hard (in a good way):

18+ https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/27892307

Great port, much variety.
I think I've seen it before. Did we have contact? If you're coming to Hamburg we should...

Cynthia Serrano  wrote:
Sure hope you can find one lol

This I've seen before as well. Not much improved since then.
Could not choose one. You need to get better photographers and retouchers. Maybe this means paying them.

Dontez Akins wrote:

Thanks and by glamour are you referring to the bikini type shots are something else

No, most of the ones I meant are listed under "Artistic and Implied Nudes".

Rachel Reilly wrote:
I want to do fashion but its hard to get decent designers and stylists to work with me :-(
And thank you!
I think we have the same method for outside shoots. One travel light w a beauty dish right? Lol

I feel your pain, "man"!

No, you're wrong. My outdoor lighting varies. Beauty Dish is among them, but not only.

Jackson frontier photos wrote:
I'm in but please don't repost the image here, thanks!

?
I don't get it. Posting the image here is how it works (apart from 18+).
I won't make an exception for you. (Why should I?)

MiGel wrote:

This I've seen before as well. Not much improved since then.
Could not choose one. You need to get better photographers and retouchers. Maybe this means paying them.

Thanks but too broke to pay anyone and I do retouching so def wont pay for that

BethanyKay wrote:
Your port is excellent. It would be a great compliment if I had anything you liked.

Thanks, always nice to hear.
Unfortunately I could not find one that blew me away.
My overall impression (which could be wrong of course!) is that you're not serious (enough) about modeling.

SM Portraits wrote:
I would like to know what you think.

Sorry, not a fan.
You have to work much harder on your port.

New Image Creations wrote:
Your Portfolio is an amazing body of images!

Thanks.

I like your avatar best.



You have a lot of about average images. Maybe you need to sort out much, as there are also better ones.

Cynthia Serrano  wrote:

Thanks but too broke to pay anyone and I do retouching so def wont pay for that

This is just my opinion(!), but maybe this kind of attitude is what keeps your port stuck at where it is.

MiGel wrote:

Thanks.

I like your avatar best.



You have a lot of about average images. Maybe you need to sort out much, as there are also better ones.

Thank you so much...I've been meaning to trim a few images!

DWShoots wrote:
I'm in, what the hell.

This could've been a great image, but the retouch ruins it! GET BETTER RETOUCH!



Overall, besides the retouching issues you need to sort out some pictures and rearrange a bit.

Mike Williams Photo wrote:
I'm in.

From your profile:

"I photograph a variety of genres."

Yes, and it shows. Maybe you need to get a little more specialised, you're not above average right now.
You're retouching is even bad.

"I'm mature, professional and experienced in a variety of styles" (from you profile again)

Sorry, but THIS does not show. You need to work much harder on your photography and get a decent workshop in retouching (or outsource this).

MiGel wrote:

This is just my opinion(!), but maybe this kind of attitude is what keeps your port stuck at where it is.

I know it's your opinion and I appreciate it I don't have any attitude it is stuck because I stopped shooting last year and haven't picked it up again

Saedcantas wrote:
Lets hope I have something you can stomach!

I don't know exactely what that expression menas, but if it is if I like something: Yes, I do. There are several I like, this e.g.:



Your outdoor-work needs improvement though. It's clearly not on the same level as your studio work (especially lighting-wise).

MiGel wrote:
Your outdoor-work needs improvement though. It's clearly not on the same level as your studio work (especially lighting-wise).

I agree, they're in different worlds at the moment...

MiGel wrote:
?
I don't get it. Posting the image here is how it works (apart from 18+).
I won't make an exception for you. (Why should I?)

That's an excellent question for the curious and nonjudgmental. A few of the photos I promised to only display on my portfolio and so the reason is that I'm keeping my word to a friend. Posting the link and not the thumb would both be functional and my preference. Thank you.

MiGel wrote:

I couldn't find one that's especially sticking out.
Your port looks like one of a small area commercial portrait photographer (I hope that's the right expression - I'm not a native speaker).
You should reach for a little higher. Try something more bold, more creative, more exciting.

Right on the money - and I agree fully

MiGel wrote:
An appointment got canceled so I got a little time.

I'll pick your best image out of your port (if I can find it) and maybe give an overall critique if I feel in the mood for it (and it seems important).

But BE AWARE:
Please look at my port first and decide if you find me worthy and fitting of critique. I tend to be harsh and very picky!

I DO find you worthy! 

So lets hear the German critique ...

 

**shivers in trepidation**

Ashley Holloway wrote:
I hope you like something!

Of course I do !
VERY nice images.
Hard (in a good way) to pick one.

I settled with these two:





The only thing I can add is: I would improve the skin retouch on some of the images. But that's highly subjective, of course.

Stephanie Newman wrote:
Hello, I'm in if you still have time.. thank you  Stephanie

Nothing that caught my eye.
Flat lighting, more of uninspired posing, not-so-well-make up, bad if anything retouching... I'm sorry, but I don't see anything that would get me to photograph you (yet).

bgcfoto wrote:
and go...

I pick this:



I overall like your port, you use lighting properly, your retouch is not off, nice llamas...
Two things maybe:
1. Try getting better poses. Either by picking llamas that are more sure about good posing or maybe by giving better directions (though of course posing is work of the llama in the end).
2. Try to get a little more narrative, a little more creative, a bit more themes. Get a bit farther away from the simple concept of "portrait-like" shots.

Syd ZT wrote:
I'd like some feedback

This (and the one after it) may be your best.



You definately need more practice, one can tell from your port. You need to get more secure and need to work on posing.
Get definately lost of your avatar at least.
I can't say much more than do more, get more, get better (shoots/pictures).
Most of your pictures lacks something in at least one aspect.

Beth Chambers wrote:
Me please

This is your best:



Work mainly on your facial expression.
And look for photographers who are more skilled in lighting. There are some hints, but in most of your pictures the lighting is at least boring.

Joseph William  wrote:
Curious to hear your opinion

I like this, though post is a bit on the heavy side:



Good pictures, you know and care about lighting. Maybe dial it down a LITTLE bit at outdoor shots. Remember to also look for COLOR of lighting (not referring to the beach album).
What I kind of miss in your pictures is a spark in the eyes of your models. Maybe you need to get a better motivator and/or work on facial expressions of your models.