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Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Photos by McQ wrote:
If you have the opportunity, feedback would be welcomed.
Thanks,
McQ

You are an awesome photographer.
You need to do some extra work to perfect the pinups. Model's need to be coaching.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120225/19/4f49a665186ba_m.jpg
don't let them just stare the camera, make sure they are the story not a prop.
this one is betterhttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110916/18/4e73f7b1e2641_m.jpg
but positioning of hands and the way she holds the tool can be improved. Her smile is right on.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120411/18/4f862c38e1524_m.jpg
I would have shot this the nozzle pointing at herself and one leg up.
Plastic red cups are a no no. Always use the proper props with the time line. Think sophistication, just like the pearl necklace.
Many things negates the good things in one photo.
In this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120316/12/4f6393f8641ca_m.jpg
obviously the top is too big for her and lace top stockings is a no no.
a lost opportunity to use genuine nylons in this and avoid the hooker's butt look.
so which one is your best?
hard to pick
in general your light is very good, composure framing and attention to details are average, and I think I love this in the bunch https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130923/18/5240ee3c7d6f3_m.jpg as it looks humble and dramatic. Beautiful model, pose and light. Great use of location and thanks for not cutting on those pretty toes that makes up for the strength of this shot with the right light.
Great job.

Oct 17 13 08:53 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Hannah Painter wrote:
Would love to hear your opinion!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120604/20/4fcd7a1eba989_m.jpg
as best.
Nothing interesting to list.
Your port is pretty generic.

Oct 17 13 09:02 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Lil Cat wrote:
Do me please,thanks smile

Cat

most of your photos are snapshot style.
I don't like the cropping at all.
Nothing really earth shattering is going on.
You should start focusing on essentials to get yourself hired.
I like this the best https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131013/09/525ac9d50730a_m.jpg

Oct 17 13 09:06 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Fotografica Gregor wrote:
You have a very interesting and varied body of work - I would appreciate your thoughts on my portfolio.  Cheers.

You are a photographer I always respected and seen the work on previous occasions.
what you have done here is amazing
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130512/16/519020b5a8678_m.jpg
added in best looks and styles
I am not going to elaborate much but I can speculate it wasn't easy to pull this off.

Most of your photos do justice to models if not enhances them by 10 fold.
Amazing control on artificial and natural light
and you worked on many different genres.
Your talent is obvious and it shows well my friend!

Oct 17 13 09:14 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Photografik Endeavors wrote:
Interested in your thoughts.

For me portraiture work is ijn general boring but you are doing well.
I am unable to pick a best but certainly this
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110410/04/4da1969a177d2_m.jpg
grabs my attention.
Bottom right frame is a bit overexposed for my taste, contrast could be boosted a bit as well in your bw portraits.
You need to work more on your studio lighting schemes.

Oct 17 13 09:20 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Porcelain Dollface wrote:
me?

am I arriving too late? big_smile
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Oct 17 13 09:27 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

LookattheBirdie wrote:
OK, Let at it, be brutally honest

Yep will be honest I am unable to gauge much on your work.
Saturated colors on your outdoor shoots doesn't do much for me
nothing to pick at this time

Oct 17 13 09:30 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Jim S wrote:
LET ME HAVE IT!!

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Oct 17 13 09:31 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

JerodKeller Photography wrote:
What would you consider my best?

I am glad some of us shooting more male models
My pick https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090420/12/49eccc77a204a_m.jpg
as he looks like my future son in law smile
most of your pictures have the same feel. I was looking for more cool pictures with a plot.
Nothing to list at this time.

Oct 17 13 09:34 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Kdie Whitney wrote:
Id like to know what you think of mine smile

Try to work on your poses and diversify your port with some clothed shots.
I saw also a picture that is quite offensive and stopped this review.

Oct 17 13 09:38 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Starsquid wrote:
Interesting to know which one, me please smile

Interesting but overdone and tacky in some respect https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120928/07/5065b740080d0_m.jpg
your best below:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130508/16/518adf1adbebf_m.jpg

Oct 17 13 09:41 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

K Nichols Photography wrote:
I'm fairly new here and would appreciate your time and feedback!

Nice body of work. Interesting concepts https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110923/12/4e7cda0bedcdf_m.jpg
but nothing really outstanding to list.
Few head turners like
this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130227/11/512e5edb2d0d5_m.jpg
and my fav https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111212/06/4ee6143f22dab_m.jpg

Oct 17 13 09:51 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Chelsea Kithcart wrote:
Hi ! :-)    I'd Love to hear what you have to say about my port .

You'll make a great fashion model
my fav:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111220/21/4ef16aca6dabf_m.jpg

Oct 17 13 09:55 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Therese J wrote:
Please do me! big_smile

Impressive body of work and noted skills.
my fav:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110627/03/4e0859642401c_m.jpg

Oct 17 13 09:58 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Shane Klein wrote:
Sure! Let me know what you think when you get a chance :-)

sometimes less means more in a port also means won't be able to comment much.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120803/07/501be68eb8099_m.jpg is my fav.

Oct 17 13 10:02 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Annie Paige wrote:
I would like to know what you think! I'm also just highly impressed that you take the time to give your opinion so freely!

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Oct 17 13 10:03 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Glory Photo wrote:
Yes, please!

You have a lovely port.
Great outdoor portraits and eye for beauty.
My fav https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120701/15/4ff0d3c61f3a6_m.jpg
but nothing to list

Oct 17 13 10:05 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

jesse paulk wrote:
well now im feeling left out.....

Great body of work and techniques. You are a perfectionist , I like that.
Although I don't fancy the genre you work on I like what you did with this one.
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31662739
I like your craft but I am unable to pick a fav or list your work.

Oct 17 13 10:11 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Wolfy4u wrote:
Id love to hear what you have to say...

well compliments on some of your work especially this one is very creative
as I wouldn't think of it in a million of years
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/11307422
overall great fun concepts like this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130422/16/5175c1ac4452a_m.jpg
work more on your light as some work can be borderline as in "flat"
if you are doing your own post work, I see some flaws on some photos like this
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/32868930
I can't pick any favs or list at this time

Oct 17 13 10:40 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Soft Lights wrote:
I'd like your thoughts please.

Awesome port and great strides in what you do.
I fancy this a lot
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110318/17/4d83fe1103d51_m.jpg
Below bedroom shots weakens your port
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31433954
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31289199
I wish this was real
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130219/13/5123eede58b4f_m.jpg
your +18 photos doesn't do much for me. Try to photoshop them in black and white.

Oct 17 13 10:54 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

-Maria- wrote:
I'm curious smile

Hello Maria
You will do very well and your only challenge is that 5'6"
You pass with flying colors in looks, poses and carisma.
It wouldn't hurt to express more emotions if required.
I would list this one https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130108/17/50ecca4d184ba_m.jpg if it wasn't cropped at the chest, gorgeous wild side of yours.

lose this one https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/10263523
this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090120/20/4976a57459c27_m.jpg is not flattering at the waist line
my fav
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090808/01/4a7d387bc52e3_m.jpg
keep shooting wink

Oct 17 13 11:03 am Link

Model

Holly Day pdx

Posts: 14

Portland, Oregon, US

I'm still pretty new and I don't have much on my port but I would love the feedback if you 'd give it

Oct 17 13 11:12 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

anna gabriel wrote:
mine please smile

With the right photographer you will do very well in pinup genre.
I meant, really, the right photographer, because if they fail they will be failing you not themselves, because technically they might shoot you right but in a pointless way, where no one sees soul, expression, and attitude. Work on your poses and face expressions. Study other's work.
Stay also away shooting redundant themes for your port. If you are serious in modeling find a good make up artist as well. Get some decent headshots. Establish goals and stick to them if you want to succeed.

Oct 17 13 11:15 am Link

Model

Ana Stasia

Posts: 118

Chicago, Illinois, US

sure

Oct 17 13 11:18 am Link

Model

Nixivixx

Posts: 66

Arcola, Indiana, US

I'd like to know smile

Oct 17 13 11:18 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Beautifully Soft Focus wrote:
You opinion matters ... hit me up and I'll do the same smile

Be easy,

Alvin


... and this is it and it's already on several of my lists:

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130319/12/5148bbe9d6bd8_m.jpg

of all the beautiful and sexy images in your port this one I think is a metaphor for your style wink

Hello Alvin
I know that  soft bokeh and shallow depth of field is your liking and developed a style. Your work looks awesome and I did spent time in looking at every photos in order to give you my opinion as asked;
When I see this one https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121021/19/5084a93cb1e13_m.jpg
I know right away you love to capture the real thing, not a plasticized human body
I also see to your face attitude, and in this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131013/18/525b4a3d1b5ab_m.jpg the subtle sexiness of her gaze coupled with the soft light and warm color combinations. Listed.
You do great in glamor and artistic boudoirs and your use of artificial and natural light is awesome.

Oct 17 13 11:34 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Holly Ashby wrote:
I'm still pretty new and I don't have much on my port but I would love the feedback if you 'd give it

Lovely face, nice features at the first look.
Not many pics to choose from so nothing to list.
However it would be good idea to trade your time for better photos with some good photographers.
My fav
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131009/13/5255c2370b772_m.jpg
keep shooting! I want to see more photos in your port soon! wink

Oct 17 13 11:43 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Ana Stasia wrote:
sure

Gorgeous look, you will do well.
Be more assertive https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130202/16/510db4bba7d1d_m.jpg in your poses.
definitively a fav of mine https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/081103/17/490f7b0769474_m.jpg
good luck and keep it up wink

Oct 17 13 11:57 am Link

Model

Vinny

Posts: 96

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US

Go ahead!

Oct 17 13 11:59 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Nixivixx wrote:
I'd like to know smile

You have a unique look
it's good to see both conventional  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131001/11/524b16bab8faa_m.jpg and alternative style pictures in your port.https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130602/23/51ac347da0afa_m.jpg
the latter listed.

I like your ink https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/33294087
and your posing a lot.https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130922/07/523efa9794eef_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130922/07/523ef83278b0e_m.jpg
It's a shame you are far, as I would have had a blast shooting you. smile

Oct 17 13 12:05 pm Link

Model

Nixivixx

Posts: 66

Arcola, Indiana, US

varton wrote:

You have a unique look
it's good to see both conventional  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131001/11/524b16bab8faa_m.jpg and alternative style pictures in your port.https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130602/23/51ac347da0afa_m.jpg
the latter listed.

I like your ink https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/33294087
and your posing a lot.https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130922/07/523efa9794eef_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130922/07/523ef83278b0e_m.jpg
It's a shame you are far, as I would have had a blast shooting you. smile

Thank you for taking the time to reply, and for the list. I appreciate your opinion smile

~Nixi

Oct 17 13 12:08 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Nedah Oyin wrote:
me..?

Stunning look and a lot of flexibility in what you do.
Way to go!
my fav is a +18 listed https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26418492
another great one https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111222/13/4ef3a7e5b34da_m.jpg
Keep it up!

Oct 17 13 12:15 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Vinny  wrote:
Go ahead!

Very cool port.
My fav https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130826/17/521bf634d7a56_m.jpg

that snake in the garden of eden +18 https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/33966241 gave me the creeps
keep doing what you do, you have the look smile

Oct 17 13 12:19 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Claire Brev wrote:
me?

hmm very nice
I am totally in love with your look.
Even like the fake smile https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130913/01/5232c86b2ca70_m.jpg
and this awesome tomboy look listed https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130913/01/5232c7f70b639_m.jpg
I think you are simply amazing https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120807/17/5021b8fc45a1b_m.jpg with and without make up https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090825/03/4a93c366cb4fc_m.jpg
keep shooting.

Oct 17 13 12:24 pm Link

Photographer

Terrell Gates

Posts: 1042

Santa Fe, New Mexico, US

Would love to know what you think...

Oct 17 13 12:28 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

k e v i n  wrote:
Me?

Very nice work, like your fashion shoots.
The immediate eye grabber is this https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130717/15/51e71fbae9699_m.jpg
nice control over light.
you avatar is also my fav https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130915/10/5235efeae82ca_m.jpg great job

Oct 17 13 12:30 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

James C Cooley wrote:
Would love a critique thank you!! Appreciate the effort you've put in this thread, great work.

Very handsome look James
My fav https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110915/12/4e724d82dc06c_m.jpg
great photos but you probably don't need this https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/23812349
good luck and my best wishes.

Oct 17 13 12:38 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Martin Zapanta wrote:
This is a nice thread. I'd like to know. Thanks in advance!

I want to summarize as "You rule"
hard to pick a best but this is listed
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111010/02/4e92be76a0b74_m.jpg

Oct 17 13 12:41 pm Link

Photographer

Sarah Stiles

Posts: 64

Greenville, South Carolina, US

Me please!

Oct 17 13 12:42 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Amphetamin  wrote:
I'm down

You look fabulous!
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/25869447# +18 heavily doped but love it.
I see attitude and confidence. Way to go.
my fav in the bunch is this

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110817/06/4e4bc15834c8e_m.jpg
where you see all the ingredients to craft a perfect pinup.

Oct 17 13 12:46 pm Link