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Model

Pixie of light

Posts: 80

MCALLEN, Texas, US

I would love if you could take a look. Please let me know in a constructive manner...which photos I should keep and remove. Thank you smile have a nice day!

Jul 31 18 06:51 am Link

Photographer

Lee_Photography

Posts: 9863

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Top 5 photos
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180730/23/5b6007e1dbeda_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180730/20/5b5fdc22ebb2a_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180613/18/5b21c30038e98_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180605/20/5b1753114d67f_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180715/04/5b4b34c5d91e8_m.jpg
[Watch details, dress hanger strap showing, would prefer crop above models left elbow]

I wish you well

Aug 01 18 06:40 am Link

Photographer

FIFTYONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Posts: 6597

Uniontown, Pennsylvania, US

imo Your Portfolio is looking much stronger these days.

Replace images as You acquire better.   Keep up the good work.

Aug 03 18 08:03 am Link

Model

Pixie of light

Posts: 80

MCALLEN, Texas, US

Thank you so much! I have been working on adding much more expression as well as variation. The clear bra straps are annoying lol

Aug 03 18 03:09 pm Link

Photographer

Howard Tarragon

Posts: 673

New York, New York, US

You're on your way! Keep shooting and have fun!

Aug 09 18 02:01 pm Link

Model

Pixie of light

Posts: 80

MCALLEN, Texas, US

Thank you smile I will!

Aug 09 18 09:32 pm Link

Photographer

Howard Tarragon

Posts: 673

New York, New York, US

Remove:
You're up close and beautiful but it looks like a snapshot (light over your head, etc)
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180821/02/5b7bdd4d75b39_m.jpg

Your lower lids look weird
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180808/03/5b6ac905596b4_m.jpg

Not sure about the expression, not a great exposure.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180819/16/5b79f8dcca653_m.jpg

Not great posture or expression
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180731/02/5b602e4e320e8_m.jpg

Cropped down to the top of your head (There's a shadow on the wall that looks attached to the feather.) The strap looks appropriate here. This picture is fine.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180818/17/5b78bf59b9de2_m.jpg

You don't want funny captions to apply to your shots. "WHEN will this shoot be over!!!??"
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180731/06/5b606a8a0b44c_m.jpg

Same as above (although one could say that the lady has had a rough night.)
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180816/02/5b753e8e2a82d_m.jpg

Keep it up!

Aug 21 18 03:19 pm Link

Photographer

nbooshu

Posts: 11

Los Angeles, California, US

The crops of the photos are really inconsistent.  Some are square, rectangle, and some are a 4:5 ratio, in between a square and a rectangle.  A good portfolio has consistency in the aspect ratio, something to consider.  The backgrounds work pretty well for all the images, except for the picture where you're in the middle of a street.  The background is too busy and distracts the viewer away from you, which is what you don't want?  A few of the photos look like phone selfies, especially your avatar.  I'm not sure what you're going for, but keep that in mind.  Finally, a lot of the poses are redundant and many of the images look the same.  I would look into photographers like Helmut Newton, Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, for some inspiration as far as fashion goes.  Play around with how the body looks in the photos, have some fun!  All of the images don't have to be so serious, but good composition and a good photographer can go a long way.  Cheers!

Aug 30 18 07:25 am Link