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Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

Jorge Kreimer wrote:
Sure, call it crap. smile

Crap crap crap crap crap crap crap crappity crap.

tongue

I honestly really like a lot of you work. I don't care for any of the photos of nude models just standing awkwardly in front of a backdrop.

These are my favorites:
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 824b64.jpg
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 93b930.jpg
These are both exquisite, but the second one is my absolute favorite. Beautiful model, in a dreamy setting, with just that touch of sexiness. I approve.

Mar 30 13 02:04 pm Link

Model

Maria Susanti

Posts: 546

Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur, Indonesia

me please smile

Mar 30 13 02:17 pm Link

Photographer

Jorge Kreimer

Posts: 3716

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Rist Photography wrote:

Crap crap crap crap crap crap crap crappity crap.

tongue

I honestly really like a lot of you work. I don't care for any of the photos of nude models just standing awkwardly in front of a backdrop.

These are my favorites:
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 824b64.jpg
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 93b930.jpg
These are both exquisite, but the second one is my absolute favorite. Beautiful model, in a dreamy setting, with just that touch of sexiness. I approve.

Funny thing, I shot her yesterday, in front of a backdrop. tongue

Mar 30 13 02:59 pm Link

Model

Jhomel

Posts: 180

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Go ahead ..thxs smile

Mar 30 13 03:01 pm Link

Photographer

JoshuaDavisPhotography

Posts: 2430

San Francisco, California, US

Looking forward to your opinion.

Mar 30 13 04:20 pm Link

Model

Mineli

Posts: 31

Columbia, South Carolina, US

Me please and thank you.

Mar 30 13 04:39 pm Link

Photographer

ammdigital

Posts: 31

Fort Jones, California, US

I'd love to hear what you think!

Mar 30 13 05:22 pm Link

Model

HEATHER 19

Posts: 1156

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Rist Photography wrote:

You're back! I do believe that you commented on my last thread. It's nice to have you back.

I still absolutely adore this image:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110712/06/4e1c532a95b5e.jpg
I listed it a while ago, and every time I see it, I feel reaffirmed that I like it. It's artistic and weird, and all around awesome.

This is probably the only photo I don't like in your portfolio:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110615/14/4df921758458c.jpg
Your nose has almost completely disappeared into your face. Your eyes look awesome, but a complete face is hard to beat.

You are definitely one of those people that I would love to work with one day.

Would be wonderful to work with you, thank you.

Your nose has almost completely disappeared into your face. - Funny looking at this photo soooo many times and have not notice, love the extra set of eyes.

I will have more improved photos soon I hope, had a few shoots but need to wait because they are being submitted to magazines, hard to wait too see photos and post after a shoot smile

Mar 30 13 06:14 pm Link

Photographer

Jeff Fiore

Posts: 9225

Brooklyn, New York, US

ok

Mar 30 13 06:38 pm Link

Photographer

I Ference Photography

Posts: 1202

Brooklyn, New York, US

Hit me.

Mar 30 13 08:13 pm Link

Photographer

Ron Musser Photography

Posts: 107

Sacramento, California, US

sure

Mar 30 13 08:44 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

Know Idea wrote:
Let fly.

No smiley face pasties to make a photo work as an avatar. That's not ok.

She is stunning:
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 90d3d5.jpg
I actually really like photos like this. I find this to be very sexy and erotic, but it's not particularly overt. It's not her with her legs spread, or holding a phallic object. It's simply a beautiful woman topless on a couch.

I listed a photo from this set on Laura's profile, but I don't think I ever looked at your page before.
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … bbad5f.jpg
More super sexiness without making it crude. I love that.

In fact, there's nothing that particularly stands out that is negative in your port. Nicely done.

...except for that avatar.

Mar 30 13 09:40 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

SYCF wrote:
let me know, honestly

Glare....across her entire face....
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130104/22/50e7c28e7abd4.jpg
Why....? It's a fine photo except for that.

Loved this enough to list it:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121231/16/50e22f7993eaa.jpg

Listed this one too...twice.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111213/00/4ee70b3fe844c.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121009/18/5074d4dacf303.jpg
"Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.............rrr.............rr........r."

Mar 30 13 09:47 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

Miss Bond wrote:
oki:)

While I actually really like your big cheesy smile here because it made me smile:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130319/14/5148de136a1c7.jpg
but I don't care for this one:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130319/14/5148dfa1f2f93.jpg
Your smile here looks really forced and unnatural. Despite that, it's a visually pleasing photo.

It's curious that you have two radically different photos with very similar poses:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130312/08/513f4eb005e55.jpg
vs
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130319/14/5148ddcc810ba.jpg

Then suddenly there's the same background with a radically different outfit.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130312/08/513f4eaee67e2.jpg

You are obviously beautiful and talented and have worked with some big names. However your portfolio really doesn't display the range that I'm sure you are capable of.

Mar 30 13 09:56 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

L Raye wrote:
I'm a glutton for punishment!

I can't tell if it's something you did or if the model really just has an incredibly long torso and really short legs...
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … d3666c.jpg
Thanks to this, I'm sure you did something, but I can't figure out what.
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 6aebc0.jpg

I feel like this is the first photo in your portfolio where you really created art as opposed to simply taking a photo of a nude woman.
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 88b0dd.jpg
The reason for this is that there is suddenly a connection between the model and the location. In so many of your photos, there is a location, and then there is a nude woman. It's not a nude woman in a location.

This almost does it:
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 436a9d.jpg
But I feel like it still falls short. There is nothing strongly tying her to the place.

Mar 30 13 10:09 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

Rachel Love wrote:
Please let me know. :-)

First of all, get rid of your avatar.
I'm not going to link it, but you are out of focus and your skin is orange. It's decidedly below the average quality of your port.

The other questionable one is this one:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130317/11/51460a71822b1.jpg
The pose is very static and rigid and your face is almost completely blown out for no real reason.

You pull of a fantastic Laura Croft:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111112/14/4ebef798ef924.jpg

Eh.... for the leopard print....
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121227/17/50dcf53621350.jpg
But WOW for the sky.

This does nothing for you portfolio. I can barely see you. As a model, you want to stand out, not be hidden in the shadows because the photographer couldn't balance the light.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130108/02/50ebf5e2a5af5.jpg

You're on a decent path, but try and make sure you don't waiver too much.

Mar 30 13 10:14 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

JAE Photography PA wrote:
Interested.

I love this:
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … c4f44d.jpg
Her hair is amazing. She is gorgeous, and the little peek at her landing strip makes this suddenly that much sexier.

You have this as your avatar,
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130208/11/5115550a82b33.jpg
but I really don't care for it. It is overexposed, and she's out of focus. A good test to try is to squint your eyes at a photo. If you can no longer see her nose, you have done something wrong.

Wow, what a figure:
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … b33c18.jpg
Love the lighting, pose, styling, and location.

Mar 30 13 10:18 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

Jeneral Thomas wrote:
Not the best port. Looking to build my musician's portfolio, and really just looking to have some fun. Constructive criticism is always a good thing.

Just as a bit of life advice. Never start off with something negative about yourself. That sets the entire tone where then I'm looking for something bad. Try to remember to focus on the positive.

I think this is adorable and cute:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130319/17/514905b01a99d.jpg
Your expression looks like you really want to grin, but you're trying to be serious. I like it.

I don't like this:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130330/12/51573d9e768fd.jpg
You have no nose and your eyebrows are crazy thin. It's possible that your eyebrows are always this thin and I just can't tell because they're normally covered by your bangs, but if they are, you need to stop over plucking. That's a pet peeve of mine. Ultra thin eyebrows are not the way to go.

I tried to think of a nice way to say this...
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130330/12/5157411a34226.jpg
....but I failed. You look like a man in this photo. The smoke looks great, but you do not. Your portfolio is about you. Dump this.

Finally, I really like this:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130319/17/514905f3de900.jpg
It makes me feel like you are probably a really an adorable person.

Mar 30 13 10:26 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

Nicole Packs  wrote:
absolutely smile
i appreciate it

I had to list this:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110813/13/4e46d7d7e5317.jpg
I love pretty pictures in great setting with beautiful lighting smile It's by far my favorite photo in your portfolio.

I'm really not crazy about this one:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130310/10/513cbebcb50fa.jpg
You are not only out of focus, but it's an awkward pose that hides your awesome wardrobe. Surely this can't be the best photo from the set...

I also love this:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110808/20/4e40ab30b92a1.jpg
It's another pretty picture smile

It looks like you're choking yourself....
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130327/20/5153b5ba8b61c.jpg

Mar 30 13 10:31 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

AYC Photo wrote:
I'm game.

I don't understand why photographer don't credit their models. It's helpful to both you and the model and anyone looking to work with either of you.

I don't know what her expression is supposed to be:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130305/20/5136cb2d13735.jpg
but.....it doesn't work for me. It's awkward.

She is absolutely gorgeous:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130328/09/515476db893c1.jpg
And you got a great photo of her.

There is a difference between a smoky eye look and a black eyed look...
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130120/11/50fc437a41409.jpg

Yeah.....
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120719/21/5008de21e40ba.jpg
No, don't ever do this. It looks terrible. Unless you were actually in a wormhole, then I might say that this is ok.

Mar 30 13 10:36 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

Maria Susanti wrote:
me please smile

You're back too! It's like a reunion from my last thread.

I really like this:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120916/14/50563e964e69f.jpg
You are a very convincing victorian beauty.

This feels kinda inappropriately racist...
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121117/11/50a7e1b25b1e2.jpg

This is still an awesome image:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120203/09/4f2c1dbd23c74.jpg
I love all the color.

Mar 30 13 10:41 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

Jhomel wrote:
Go ahead ..thxs smile

Thxs? Meaning thankss? I appreciate taking the time to spell out a six letter word, but I digress.

Your portfolio is off to an OK start, but mostly what I see is that you have great muscles. Aside from that I'm not seeing any real "modeling." You have one expression that you use in all of your photos except for the one where you're splashing water on your face.

Do you actually want to model? Or do you just want photos of your 6 pack?

Mar 30 13 10:44 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

Jorge Kreimer wrote:

Funny thing, I shot her yesterday, in front of a backdrop. tongue

*sigh.......*

Mar 30 13 10:45 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

JoshuaDavisPhotography wrote:
Looking forward to your opinion.

What did you gain my breaking this photo into three?
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090401/06/49d36b1641bbb.jpg
The sky and wall really aren't that interesting....

Uh....
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110105/14/4d24eb171cf2f.jpg
This is strange. I don't really understand why the orange is the main focus of this image. It also bugs me that I can tell that you probably shot this sideways and then turned it because of how the juice is flowing down her thumb.

I feel like this is a missed opportunity.
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … aa19b6.jpg
You had a model willing to pose with a scorpion on her, but the photo you got doesn't really show a great outline of the scorpion. That would have helped this a lot.

This is my favorite in your portfolio:
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 902d55.jpg
The model has a great figure. It was photographed well, and it's in a great location.

Mar 30 13 10:49 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

Mineli wrote:
Me please and thank you.

You look like you're staring into the headlights of an oncoming car in this photo:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120905/07/5047670c78124.jpg
You look terrified. It's not a particularly good look.

There is something I notice in the majority of your photos. You have a tendency to drop your chin and when you're nervous you have an awkward yearbook photo smile.

Tilted chin and awkward smile:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120830/22/5040516174dcc.jpg

You did great here:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130323/14/514e17d31075d.jpg
Except for that dropped chin.

I like this one:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120924/05/506057184c9e1.jpg
But your feet look weird here for some reason. In the future, don't lock your legs together at the ankles. You have two legs, use them independently.

Best of luck leading into the future.

Mar 30 13 10:56 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

ammdigital wrote:
I'd love to hear what you think!

Well...if you're sure....

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130325/18/5150fdcb865d9.jpg
WTF. This is weird and awkward in so many ways. I understand wanting to do something crazy with photoshop, but don't. Or if you do, don't post it.

Gorgeous model:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130302/21/5132df8c94a03.jpg
But then you felt this irresistible urge to completely blur her face? Why? You had the makings of a great photo.

She is a very beautiful model:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130325/19/515103830371d.jpg
But that makeup is awful.

Um....
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121109/20/509dd2cbe1580.jpg
The wardrobe is odd, to say the least. I would actually like it if it wasn't for the crappy flames. Then you put her floating in the clouds. K....

I'm soooo glad she was there to hold up that beam:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121116/14/50a6c0e853ec0.jpg
Otherwise I'm sure it would have collapsed. Way to go!

I kinda like this:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130325/19/5151043465e94.jpg
But why is she carrying a football? Or is it a pizza? Or maybe just a big rock? If you are going to put someone into complete silhouette, make sure the silhouette makes sense on its own. Might have been stronger to actually see what was going on.

Mar 30 13 11:03 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

HEATHER 19 wrote:

Would be wonderful to work with you, thank you.

Your nose has almost completely disappeared into your face. - Funny looking at this photo soooo many times and have not notice, love the extra set of eyes.

I will have more improved photos soon I hope, had a few shoots but need to wait because they are being submitted to magazines, hard to wait too see photos and post after a shoot smile

Haha, I'm glad I could help. I am definitely looking forward to seeing your new work.

Mar 30 13 11:04 pm Link

Photographer

Herbert Schmidt

Posts: 228

Bregenz, Vorarlberg, Austria

Rist Photography wrote:

OK, I can understand having an interest in knives, but I don't really feel like you have taken much of your work from the glamour side of photography with "hot chick with a sword." That appeals to some people, but you're a better photographer than that.

This is my favorite in your portfolio:
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … ed5d78.jpg
I just wish her expression didn't make her look so lost. But, it's the most artistic in my opinion because the weapon is serving a thematic purpose. The archer is a very strong symbol. I feel like this is ultimately the direction your work needs to go. It needs to move beyond the "hot chick and a sword," into the realm of the symbol.

Good luck.

Thank you for your honesty and your opinion, it is much appreciated!

Mar 30 13 11:16 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

Jeff Fiore wrote:
ok

So....I had a few WTF moments looking through your port. Instead of dwelling on this, I'll point out the ones I like.

This is creepy and kinda awesome:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120805/07/501e8620384de.jpg

I love Shantia's work, and this is nicely captured:
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … fc5074.jpg

This is a great one of Jen:
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 9569f8.jpg
The long lines of her pose are accentuated by the location. I can't tell if you actually did an HDR or if you used the highpass filter to make it look that way, but I kinda wish you hadn't... a little softness to the edges would look better here.

Her pose is awesome, wow:
18+ https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/0 … 75da10.jpg

Mar 30 13 11:16 pm Link

Photographer

DCFilmPhotos

Posts: 29

Cornelius, North Carolina, US

I would like some thoughts on my photos

Mar 30 13 11:44 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

I Ference Photography wrote:
Hit me.

Pow pow pow, zing!

Holy crap. Your locations are all amazing.

I could go through every single damn photo in your port and go off on how much I like it. But that would get ridiculous. So, I am going to say what I like about one of your photos and it can be basically applied to every other photo.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/101022/18/4cc234227cc1a.jpg
Incredible model. Gorgeous location. Fantastic use light. And you bring all three together beautifully.

I am very impressed.

Mar 30 13 11:46 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

Ron Musser Photography wrote:
sure

I'm so glad you agree! I was really worried.

Not crazy about any part of this:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120729/09/501568de2be99.jpg
Her hair is white...her pose makes her stomach stick out...and she has a strobe shadow. She also has no neck.

This would be my favorite in your portfolio:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110821/13/4e516de753d9d.jpg
But I can't tell if the photo already was out of focus, and you just helped it along, or if you purposely blurred all of her features.

This is kinda creepy and awkward...
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130106/11/50e9d2050441a.jpg
Makes me feel like I'm a peeping tom in the dark with a flashlight.

She's a very beautiful model...
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120129/22/4f263f0063de7.jpg
But why are most of the photos her with her with her eyes closed?

Mar 30 13 11:56 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

Meisterstuecke wrote:

Thank you for your honesty and your opinion, it is much appreciated!

You are welcome. Thank you for stopping by.

Mar 30 13 11:57 pm Link

Photographer

RistPhoto

Posts: 391

Telluride, Colorado, US

DustinClewellPhoto wrote:
I would like some thoughts on my photos

Congratulations. You are the last one for tonight.

You did a great job with getting the grass in focus...
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130325/23/5151401de7be5.jpg
But what happened to your model? The softness of her face is a dead giveaway that your focus wasn't quite set right.

Ok....
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130325/23/51513fdfd631f.jpg
You did fine. It's just not the most interesting composition or pose. Nice bokeh though.

She is REALLY determined to look at THAT spot on the wall.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110621/16/4e01268a3df2b.jpg

Whereas he has no idea why is there.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110621/16/4e01267155211.jpg

This is my favorite:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110621/15/4e012249ba3cb.jpg
Beautiful model in a great location. I'm not sure why it's so green, and I wish she was smiling and glancing towards the camera instead of looking like she just heard a gunshot behind her...but win some lose some.

Mar 31 13 12:03 am Link

Model

Axioma

Posts: 6822

Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium

pls take a look at my work/crap smile

Mar 31 13 01:02 am Link

Photographer

Rik Williams

Posts: 4005

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Ya please do smile

Mar 31 13 01:34 am Link

Photographer

ArtisticallySexy

Posts: 100

Atlanta, Georgia, US

I'll play....

Mar 31 13 03:17 am Link

Model

May_Bee

Posts: 226

Basel, Basel-Town, Switzerland

i am interested smile

Mar 31 13 04:19 am Link

Photographer

StineJ

Posts: 81

Stavanger-Sandnes, Rogaland, Norway

I would love to read your honest opinion on my pictures. smile

Mar 31 13 06:08 am Link

Photographer

Chris David Photography

Posts: 561

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sure I'll play

Mar 31 13 06:19 am Link