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Model

Melissa F Millard

Posts: 7

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

I'm new and I'd appriciate some feedback on my pictures in my portfolio and if you could comment on them what you think and also if you'd like to message me good or bad feedback and how you thinkI could improve

Thanks

Nov 04 12 03:45 pm Link

Photographer

jesse paulk

Posts: 3712

Phoenix, Arizona, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121104/13/5096e47ed44ca_m.jpg

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Nov 04 12 05:59 pm Link

Photographer

Mark

Posts: 2978

New York, New York, US

you seem to change race in your port from Caucasian to mulatto which is troubling, the pics are not the best but its not really holding you back.

Nov 04 12 06:46 pm Link

Photographer

Orca Bay Images

Posts: 33877

Arcata, California, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121104/13/5096e47ed44ca_m.jpg

WTF happened to your hand on your hip?

Seriously, you need to learn what is acceptable processing and what's not. Liquefy is a tool that should be used very carefully; here, it's torn your hand apart and spread it all across your ass. It makes me wonder what your true ass is like, and not in a good way.

A picture that badly mangled should never see the light of day.

It's the only image in your port that shows your body and that's not good when the image is so deceptively distorted. In other images you're wearing high-midriff dresses that suggest you're going out of your way to conceal your shape.

I totally disagree with Mark when he says your portfolio is not holding you back.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120907/18/504aa4373dc00_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120919/14/505a392f44cae_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120907/18/504aa32282494_m.jpg
Shots like these are profoundly unflattering.

You've got some shots that are marginally flattering:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120907/18/504aa47f77820_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121006/10/507070ccc72dd_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121104/13/5096e11a85102_m.jpg
...but each is composed or overprocessed or (in the case of the black dress) dressed to conceal a larger view of you. It's all about hiding your shape.

A portfolio that alternates between distortion and concealment and offers very little else does you no favors.


EDIT: How to improve?
Evaluate your body issues and deal with them, either by correction or acceptance. Then find a flattering look and shoot a new portfolio that gives photographers a truer, fuller sense of who they'll be working with. Lightly processed images. Wardrobe that flatters -- not hides -- your shape.

Nov 05 12 02:04 am Link

Photographer

B R U N E S C I

Posts: 25319

Bath, England, United Kingdom

Orca Bay Images wrote:
WTF

Enough said!

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Just my $0.02

Ciao
Stefano

www.stefanobrunesci.com

Nov 05 12 02:52 am Link

Photographer

In Balance Photography

Posts: 3378

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Orca Bay Images wrote:
It's all about hiding your shape.

A portfolio that alternates between distortion and concealment and offers very little else does you no favors.

This.

When I see a portfolio like this I run away, not because of the look of the model, but because so much has been done to conceal. Based on that, I question everything about the model - stats, what's said in the profile, etc.

Get a good photographer, get honest, and start over.

Nov 05 12 02:59 am Link

Model

V7Stick

Posts: 86

Allegan, Michigan, US

This is just my opinion, but let me first say that I have been where you are.

I have reviewed your profile, portfolio, website, and lists. Here is my response:
You're a very pretty girl, and some day you will blossom into a beautiful woman as long as you appreciate and take care of your health and happiness.

With that being said, here are my opinions on your photos as a seasoned model:

Photo 1- The one of you in the mis-matched bra and panties, you should take out of your portfolio right now. It IS hurting your chances of getting more of the gigs that you want. Because of the terrible use of the liquefy tool, and the lack of matching lingerie, that photo alone probably averts attention away from the truly good photos and makes your portfolio of lesser quality.
A valued friend (also in the industry) once told me that it's not the amount of photos in your portfolio, but the strength of them that makes people want to work with you. After being in the industry for a few years, I definitely agree.

Photos 2&3- I really like these overall. The red contacts look nice on you, especially paired with the blonde wig. However, the leaf in the second image distracts from your face, but does not ruin the picture. Also, the third is a tad over-processed. It's just a bit too bright and doesn't seem to fit with the image before it.

Photo 4- Overall just gives the impression that you're bored. I like that dress on you, and how your hair is done is rather nice. Your portfolio could also stand without this image though.

Photo 5- A very nice photo. It would have looked nicer with your mouth closed and your eyes looking straight in front of you, instead of down. Also, this one is a bit over-processed as well. It's just a bit bright.

Photo 6- I give you props for doing a photoshoot without makeup and a wig, but this is not one that I would say is doing your portfolio any justice. You are a very pretty girl, but this photo does not accentuate that.

Photo 7- Very cute glasses. I would have liked to see some blue eye-shadow underneath to bring out the frames more. Or in contrast, some white eyeshadow to give the photo a feeling of the winter season. If you don't already have a 50+ color palette for eye shadow I suggest you get one. You'll be so happy you did.

Photo 8- Has a playful vibe to it, and is very cute. I wish this photo had a larger frame though. You have a lot of close cropped shots but not too many full body shots. Don't be afraid of your body.

Photo 9- Your portfolio could do without this image. Photo 7 (I assume it's from the same shoot) is all you need from this shoot to complete this look.

Photo 10- Probably my favorite photo of yours. There are some instances that over-exposure works well for an image. In this one it give an ambiance that would not have been in the photo otherwise. I really like that wig on you.

Photo 11- The crop on this image should have been wider. The photographer cuts off the bottom of your shoes and the top of your head needlessly. The lighting could have been a bit more daring for this one. Also, I would have suggested that you move your arms away from your body a bit more to lengthen the shot.

Photo 12- This is just a personal preference, but, I'm not a fan of the green screen or window behind anyone.

Photo 13- Your expression in this one makes you look like you are not having fun at all. Remember that you always want to try and lengthen the body instead of compact it. Another that I would say to get rid of.

Photo 14- A very cute behind the scenes shot.

With all of that being said, I would like to add that I wish you lived closer. I am a photographer as well as a model and would love to work with you if you ever make it out my way.

Best of luck in all you do.
I hope you go far, kid. smile

(^..^)~Stick

Nov 05 12 03:29 pm Link