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Model

e_wen

Posts: 3

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Been modeling for fun for 5 years. Please give any honest feedback that I could work on.
Thanks~

Nov 26 18 02:38 pm Link

Photographer

Shadow Dancer

Posts: 9777

Bellingham, Washington, US

Hi e-wen,
You want to work with better photographers. It may be helpful to clean up your port a bit so I've done some selecting for you. I hope this helps! Cheers, Michael

These are your best images, keep them.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44855650
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44855645
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44852333
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44708172 - it's more or less a snapshot but you have a great smile. Keep it for now.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44705704 - this is nice but could be improved.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44009236
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/43771806
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/43771803
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/43771670
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42924661
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42924653
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42447513
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42447494
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42447484
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42429595 - one of your best, a bit stiff but nice expression
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42016697
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/41900792
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/41250588
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38635265
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38635229
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38436795
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38374440
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38374364
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38134200

The pose is awkward and does not show you at your best. Close but you want better. If you keep these, replace with a better one when you can.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42924663
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42447510
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42429581
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/40262212
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38577733
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38134176

These images have repeated expressions, you have a lovely smile and other nice faces you can make. So many of your images you look as though you are unhappy. I recommend that you delete them.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44855634
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44855631
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44852337
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44852332

These images have cropped of your hands/feet/etc. in awkward ways. I would recommend you delete them.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44855640
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/43771716
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/40891430

These images are very dark. I would recommend you delete them.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44852338
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44852336
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44852335

These images don't show you well, we don't know that it is you in the picture. I would recommend that you delete them.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44739470 (also, the ocean never slants - relatively minor detail)
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44739464 - this could have been glorious if you were recognizable and closer
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44610261 - just a turn of the head (and a level ocean) and this could have been really nice.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44610259

Nov 28 18 03:13 pm Link

Model

e_wen

Posts: 3

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Shadow Dancer wrote:
Hi e-wen,
You want to work with better photographers. It may be helpful to clean up your port a bit so I've done some selecting for you. I hope this helps! Cheers, Michael

These are your best images, keep them.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44855650
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44855645
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44852333
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44708172 - it's more or less a snapshot but you have a great smile. Keep it for now.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44705704 - this is nice but could be improved.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44009236
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/43771806
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/43771803
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/43771670
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42924661
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42924653
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42447513
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42447494
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42447484
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42429595 - one of your best, a bit stiff but nice expression
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42016697
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/41900792
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/41250588
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38635265
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38635229
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38436795
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38374440
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38374364
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38134200

The pose is awkward and does not show you at your best. Close but you want better. If you keep these, replace with a better one when you can.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42924663
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42447510
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42429581
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/40262212
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38577733
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38134176

These images have repeated expressions, you have a lovely smile and other nice faces you can make. So many of your images you look as though you are unhappy. I recommend that you delete them.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44855634
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44855631
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44852337
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44852332

These images have cropped of your hands/feet/etc. in awkward ways. I would recommend you delete them.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44855640
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/43771716
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/40891430

These images are very dark. I would recommend you delete them.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44852338
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44852336
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44852335

These images don't show you well, we don't know that it is you in the picture. I would recommend that you delete them.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44739470 (also, the ocean never slants - relatively minor detail)
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44739464 - this could have been glorious if you were recognizable and closer
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44610261 - just a turn of the head (and a level ocean) and this could have been really nice.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44610259

Hi there, thanks so much for your feedback! I agree with some being awkward, but I like the dark ones so I will probably keep them. I appreciate the time you took though!

Nov 29 18 05:37 pm Link

Photographer

Shadow Dancer

Posts: 9777

Bellingham, Washington, US

e_wen wrote:

Hi there, thanks so much for your feedback! I agree with some being awkward, but I like the dark ones so I will probably keep them. I appreciate the time you took though!

You're welcome, cheers!

Dec 01 18 05:42 pm Link

Model

Miss Melissa1

Posts: 408

Antioch, California, US

Your very pretty but I have to agree the dark ones are not helping your port.

Dec 05 18 09:33 pm Link

Photographer

MikeW

Posts: 400

Cape Canaveral, Florida, US

First, most of the images are very low quality;
Second, you are showing only 2 or 3 facial expressions - you need more variety;
Third, there is not enough variety in your wardrobe.

The above and comments from others are mainly about the quality of the images. You need to work with more experienced photographers who can direct you in your poses.

Dec 06 18 08:59 pm Link

Photographer

Bartcephus

Posts: 20

Mount Pleasant, Texas, US

e_wen wrote:
Hi there, thanks so much for your feedback! I agree with some being awkward, but I like the dark ones so I will probably keep them. I appreciate the time you took though!

Dear Ms. e_wen:
Your portfolio is not about what "you" like if you are trying to get hired.  It is giving the potential employer a sample of your abilities.  I am not trying to be rude, but you may want to rethink your philosophy behind the logic of your decisions.  I reviewed your port as well and I agree with the thoughtful and comprehensive suggestion in his (shadow dancer's) critique. 

When I was going through your port, it seemed counterproductive to have to view the photograph full size.  May I suggest that you get images that tease the viewer into wanting a closer look.

You are a beautiful subject.... use photographs that sell YOU! 

Best Regards and Warmest Wishes for your Holiday Season.

B

Dec 07 18 02:11 am Link