Forums > Critique > I'll tell you 1 thing to make yourself better !

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Renee-R

Posts: 243

Syracuse, New York, US

any words of wisdom Ms. Kat?

Apr 13 09 02:16 pm Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

J0 J0 wrote:
OK. smile

You have too many similar headshots, and some of your pics look amature- like they were shot with a throw-away camera.
Okay, you have some height -which is great, show it! Get some full length fashion shots smile

Apr 13 09 02:18 pm Link

Model

Ginny McQueen

Posts: 614

Los Angeles, California, US

Me! smile

Apr 13 09 02:19 pm Link

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Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Renee-R wrote:
any words of wisdom Ms. Kat?

Other than your avi, your photos don't pop for me. Which is sad becuase you're beautiful! Work with as many photographers tf* and build your port with photos that show YOU in your best light, not the photographer/mua/hairstylist..that's what they have their own ports for. Good luck smile

Apr 13 09 02:21 pm Link

Model

Jordan_Lynn

Posts: 240

Miami, Florida, US

Kat Livingston wrote:

You have too many similar headshots, and some of your pics look amature- like they were shot with a throw-away camera.
Okay, you have some height -which is great, show it! Get some full length fashion shots smile

I know i know, im doing a shoot this may so i will be able to work on some actually full length photos! but thanks for the crit. Your BEAUTIFUll. just thought id let you know. smile have a good one

Apr 13 09 02:24 pm Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Ginny McQueen wrote:
Me! smile

You have such a beautiful face, as with the clean headshot in your port. The other stuff, (while maybe creative) just doesn't flatter you. I would suggest trying some commercial style modeling, or some beauty shots of that face!! smile

Apr 13 09 02:25 pm Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

J0 J0 wrote:

I know i know, im doing a shoot this may so i will be able to work on some actually full length photos! but thanks for the crit. Your BEAUTIFUll. just thought id let you know. smile have a good one

Thank you, and good luck!

Apr 13 09 02:25 pm Link

Model

Renee-R

Posts: 243

Syracuse, New York, US

Kat Livingston wrote:

Other than your avi, your photos don't pop for me. Which is sad becuase you're beautiful! Work with as many photographers tf* and build your port with photos that show YOU in your best light, not the photographer/mua/hairstylist..that's what they have their own ports for. Good luck smile

aww your so sweet!  I've got more tfp offers than I have time...hopefully I'll get what I need eventually!!  Thanks!!

Apr 13 09 02:28 pm Link

Photographer

Photons 2 Pixels Images

Posts: 17011

Berwick, Pennsylvania, US

smilesmile

Apr 13 09 02:59 pm Link

Photographer

Photography by Obi

Posts: 74

London, England, United Kingdom

Mine please?

Apr 13 09 03:16 pm Link

Model

L Rae

Posts: 51

Nashville, Tennessee, US

oh me!  I wanna know! smile

Apr 13 09 07:05 pm Link

Model

Stacie Elaine

Posts: 43

Would love any advice.. working on getting different variety of pics up

Apr 13 09 09:31 pm Link

Model

Jasmine--

Posts: 20

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

i'm just starting out so i would LOVe that:)

Apr 14 09 01:13 am Link

Model

Jesse Jerome

Posts: 521

Los Angeles, California, US

I wanna know!!  Thx

Apr 14 09 01:14 am Link

Photographer

First Point Visual Arts

Posts: 140

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Would love to hear your opinion of my humble offering.  I'm a bit new to this all, but loving every minute.  Thank you.

Apr 14 09 01:49 am Link

Photographer

ShaolinTiger

Posts: 244

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

If you're still here, I'm game. Thanks in advance.

Apr 14 09 02:01 am Link

Model

Tara Burton

Posts: 22

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Would appreciate your thoughts?

Apr 14 09 02:20 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Photons 2 Pixels Images wrote:
smilesmile

I find myself more attracted to the surroundings in your photos than the models...what does that say? You're good at photographing nature big_smile Hahah. I don't know...shoot better models?

Apr 14 09 06:46 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Photography by Obi  wrote:
Mine please?

Hmmm, the best photos are the ones without the white backgrounds. They look blown-out and hollow. I would get different studio backgrounds to shoot on.

Apr 14 09 06:47 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

L Rae wrote:
oh me!  I wanna know! smile

Your face looks best at an angle, rather than straight on, also I would toss some of the duplicates in your port. 1-2 per shoot is enough smile

Apr 14 09 06:49 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Stacie Elaine wrote:
Would love any advice.. working on getting different variety of pics up

You are beautiful and have great commercial/lifestyle modeling appeal! You look best when dressed for your age, the last pic I would toss. It doesn't flatter you what-so-ever!
Great start!!

Apr 14 09 06:51 am Link

Photographer

NKYCLDN

Posts: 658

London, England, United Kingdom

me me!

Apr 14 09 06:51 am Link

Model

-Ada-

Posts: 347

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ouch! Still? Did you have to get them pulled at different times? I hope you feel better soon!

Apr 14 09 06:52 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Jasmine-- wrote:
i'm just starting out so i would LOVe that:)

When shooting, take a few wardrobe changes that way you get the most from your shoots. Also try funky poses and new facial expressions to keep your port interesting.

Apr 14 09 06:52 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Jesse Jerome Smith-PDX wrote:
I wanna know!!  Thx

Your best shots are where you're DOING something, or acting smile With the tennis racket, and the wrapped tie...those are great! Many of the others are too amateur and bring down your port. You have a great look, and the acting skills to make some fantastic shots smile

Apr 14 09 06:56 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

First Point Visual Arts wrote:
Would love to hear your opinion of my humble offering.  I'm a bit new to this all, but loving every minute.  Thank you.

I think your portrait and swimsuit work greatly outweighs the nudes. Your models look too uncomfortable and the shots are, well, a little boring. You have potential- keep at it!! Good luck!

Apr 14 09 06:58 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Shaolin Photo wrote:
If you're still here, I'm game. Thanks in advance.

You're good. Really good! You have a great eye for what looks good, and you know how to light your subjects all while getting interesting shots. I'd like to see you do more beauty type shots. There isn't much I can say! smile

Apr 14 09 06:59 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Tara Burton wrote:
Would appreciate your thoughts?

For some reason you photograph much shorter than you are.... ? Okay- the new photos are stunning. You should try more beauty work! You have amazing cheekbones!

Apr 14 09 07:02 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Nicholas Creevy wrote:
me me!

WOW you're talented! I usually HATE series, but you know how to do them right! Every photo is as good as the next and they all tell a story. I love the vintage feel that you add to them, I don't know the technical word, but that grey haze that makes them so moody looking. LOVE IT big_smile Keep on keepin on!

Apr 14 09 07:05 am Link

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Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

-Ada- wrote:
Ouch! Still? Did you have to get them pulled at different times? I hope you feel better soon!

Yes, ouch! Left side, then a week later my right side. It's been a nightmare... sad

So, for you~ You obviously have a face meant for beauty work! I would love to see you in wild make-up and hairstyles smile Gorgeous!

Apr 14 09 07:08 am Link

Photographer

BNB Photography

Posts: 428

HAZLET, New Jersey, US

Hope you are feeling better today smile So what about my port, what can I do better?

Apr 14 09 07:13 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Brian Burk wrote:
Hope you are feeling better today smile So what about my port, what can I do better?

Well, my face is frozen...(ice pack) and I have to go to the dentist at 3pm, so my day can't get much worse after that, I hope.

And as for you... the ONLY thing that could make your port any better than it ALREADY is....is to add me to it big_smile Yay! WIN!!

Apr 14 09 07:18 am Link

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Kita St Cyr

Posts: 13934

New York, New York, US

Hey pretty lady!

Apr 14 09 07:19 am Link

Model

-Ada-

Posts: 347

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kat Livingston wrote:
Yes, ouch! Left side, then a week later my right side. It's been a nightmare... sad

So, for you~ You obviously have a face meant for beauty work! I would love to see you in wild make-up and hairstyles smile Gorgeous!

Aww...Poor girlie! Get better soon! I ate baby food for like a week when I had my wisdom teeth out, lol.

Thanks for the critique. I just realized that I don't have any of my crazy make-up and hair shots in my port. Must get on that when MM allows us to upload again! smile

Apr 14 09 07:19 am Link

Photographer

BNB Photography

Posts: 428

HAZLET, New Jersey, US

Kat Livingston wrote:

Well, my face is frozen...(ice pack) and I have to go to the dentist at 3pm, so my day can't get much worse after that, I hope.

And as for you... the ONLY thing that could make your port any better than it ALREADY is....is to add me to it big_smile Yay! WIN!!

And we already have plans to do exactly that smile (Soon as you feel better)

Apr 14 09 07:20 am Link

Photographer

Tiffany S Photography

Posts: 418

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Aw sad 

I have to get mine out this year, too!

Apr 14 09 07:22 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

-Ada- wrote:

Aww...Poor girlie! Get better soon! I ate baby food for like a week when I had my wisdom teeth out, lol.

Thanks for the critique. I just realized that I don't have any of my crazy make-up and hair shots in my port. Must get on that when MM allows us to upload again! smile

You know, my pride kept me from eating baby food, but I would likely be much better off if I had!! Damned babies and their mushy food! tongue

I mentioned that to you about beauty because I saw the collage of your work on your profile, and holy cow you have some great shots there smile

Apr 14 09 07:22 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Kita St Cyr wrote:
Hey pretty lady!

Do you kow how beautiful you are? I have no critique for you. None. big_smile

Apr 14 09 07:24 am Link

Photographer

Serg Zastavkin

Posts: 28

Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk, Russia

Me please?

Apr 14 09 07:25 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Brian Burk wrote:

And we already have plans to do exactly that smile (Soon as you feel better)

And that's why I adore you smile
Hey MM- Brian Burk is THE kindest person ever! Just a little "FYI".... wink

Apr 14 09 07:26 am Link