Forums > Critique > I will list your best and will tell you why.

Model

BrittanyZebraa

Posts: 44

Long Beach, California, US

I'd love to know what you think!!

Mar 12 14 06:49 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Krissy Topaz wrote:
Wondering what you think my best would be?

First impressions: You look great beautiful stats.
Your Skill level: beginner with soul
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140129/19/52e9cdf22dca6_m.jpg (meaning best)
Your Work focus: should be fashion glamor, port suggest random attempts.
What I don't like: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35215478

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35085205 busy foreground tend to disappear inside busy background (photographer/retoucher incompetence)
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/35085171 redundant
Verdict: try to focus on what you want to accomplish. Posing in images that just tells a story (per your profile info) will not pay bills. Be goal oriented.

Mar 12 14 07:31 pm Link

Photographer

Tianxiao Zhang

Posts: 54

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Thanks in advance..

Mar 12 14 07:45 pm Link

Photographer

Patrick RC

Posts: 9

San Diego, California, US

I'm really interested in what you think.

Mar 12 14 08:59 pm Link

Makeup Artist

Kari Phebus

Posts: 19

Lisle, Illinois, US

I would love your feedback. I'm a makeup artist though, not a model.

Mar 12 14 11:17 pm Link

Model

Hellen Makaryan

Posts: 86

Glendale, California, US

varton wrote:

Hello Hellen
You may be new to modeling but you motivated me to skip 3 pages full of people waiting for their review and forward my thought LOL

Some will claim your height can be a handicap but everything else looks top to me.
You have a great body language, natural beauty, hypnotizing ethnic (Armenian) eyes and nose. You will do great but must really learn the ropes and apply them every chance you get.
pick photographers carefully and focus on beauty glamor and commercial modeling. Anything else will be a waste of time.
Your money shot:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140213/03/52fca6db0c0d6_m.jpg listed
delete or replace with better face pic on this one https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140218/09/530395bce02ea_m.jpg (one eye is too dark)
and https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140213/02/52fca4c091a26_m.jpg doesn't look good (hair problem)
keep it up, people shoot beg you to shoot with you. I know I would. big_smile

Thank you very much! What do you mean learning the ropes? smile

Mar 12 14 11:17 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Hellen Makaryan wrote:
Thank you very much! What do you mean learning the ropes? smile

Learning the right ways, as good habits get's developed in early stages as well as bad habits. Work with as many photographers as you can. Network with other models.

Mar 13 14 08:16 am Link

Model

Willum Lackey

Posts: 48

Dallas, Texas, US

Amazing idea, thank you in advance!

Also, reading back through these, the level of elaboration you give is wonderful!

What an excellent asset you are for everybody's growth!


Willum

Mar 13 14 08:21 am Link

Photographer

unexpected captures

Posts: 272

San Francisco, California, US

Mar 13 14 08:23 am Link

Model

Adja N

Posts: 2

Quebec, Quebec, Canada

Me too, please smile

Mar 13 14 09:44 am Link

Model

Pete butchers

Posts: 7

Newton Abbot, England, United Kingdom

I'd like to know your thoughts

Mar 13 14 09:52 am Link

Model

N Lee

Posts: 223

Sacramento, California, US

I'd love to know:)

Mar 13 14 10:16 am Link

Model

Gryphon Scott

Posts: 2

Chico, California, US

I'd love your evaluation!

Mar 13 14 08:55 pm Link

Model

Laura Jayne W

Posts: 1

Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

I would love to know what you think

Mar 14 14 02:48 pm Link

Photographer

-Studio 8-

Posts: 1563

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Your opinion please?

Mar 14 14 03:09 pm Link

Model

Leah_Doll

Posts: 23

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Sure, I'd like to know!

Mar 14 14 05:28 pm Link

Photographer

Rays Fine Art

Posts: 7504

New York, New York, US

A positive thread in critiques?  Wow!

Yes please!

Mar 14 14 05:33 pm Link

Model

BarryIshi

Posts: 7

San Diego, California, US

Would love any feedback! Thank you!

Mar 14 14 05:34 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Willum Lackey wrote:
Amazing idea, thank you in advance!
Also, reading back through these, the level of elaboration you give is wonderful!
What an excellent asset you are for everybody's growth!
Willum

You are so kind thank you.


Rays Fine Art wrote:
A positive thread in critiques?  Wow!

Yes please!

Yes it happens sometime big_smile

Mar 16 14 08:55 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Yevgeniya Fedorov wrote:
I would love some advice and feedback smile

First impressions: Nice body of work, nothing earth shattering but nevertheless good quality and viable for portraiture and beauty.
Your Skill level: I would say beginner due to inconsistent quality of your finished product as far as I can see from photo to photo in your port. Your Photo shop techniques are sub standard.
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131016/05/525e8a70877e2_m.jpg
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130304/16/5135386278dab_m.jpg I wish depth of field and light was better
Your Creativity gage: neutral to sleepy mode.
Your Noteworthy Technique: natural light
Your Work focus: portraiture, mainstream model portfolios.
What I don't like:https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111004/15/4e8b8b4b1045f_m.jpg tight crop bad photoshop on nose
What to delete: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130926/19/5244f0ee984b8_m.jpg bad low key  model meh look
Profile usefulness: not useful
Next Step: studio lighting must be improved, spend less then $1000 on Elinchrome D lites 400 joules 2 softbox kit, you will do wonders.
Verdict: Your direct competition does better.

Mar 16 14 09:24 am Link

Model

IndianWellsSCal

Posts: 6

Indian Wells, California, US

I changed my mind for now,Ill get back

Mar 16 14 10:17 pm Link

Model

SpecialKay

Posts: 88

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Hi! Do me please smile Thanks!

Mar 16 14 10:39 pm Link

Model

Shay_Danielle

Posts: 48

Lansdale, Pennsylvania, US

Yes Please! thank you!

Mar 18 14 08:05 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Shay_Danielle  wrote:
I'm new but I would love some advice and a critique.

You double dipped but your turn has come
First impressions: Nice girl next door look, beautiful features.
Your Skill level: beginner.
Pluses: assertive attitude in front of the camera
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140311/09/531f38aa188d0_m.jpg
Your Work focus: no specific  pattern other then fun shoots.
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140317/21/5327c5f4a2644_m.jpg pose expression and wardrobe
What to delete: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140315/23/532542cb1a9cd_m.jpg mouth appears swell and hair in wrong spot
Profile usefulness: somewhat but emphasis on your own vision and goals and vision matters the most.
Next Step: shoot often and build skills
Verdict: Expect a tough competition, it will be a hard start.

Mar 19 14 05:54 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Dadams Photography wrote:
I am interested!

First impressions:
Your Skill level: beginner amateur
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131204/14/529fa98a3007c_m.jpg
Your Work focus: appears as random but certainly indicates interest and diversity
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131102/19/5275b76503bcd_m.jpg demure look.
Next Step: Need to improve lighting techniques. Some black and white photos could be exposed and lighted better.
Verdict: try to network with more models and shoot a lot.

Mar 19 14 06:19 am Link

Photographer

Pensacola Reflections

Posts: 11

Pensacola, Florida, US

I would love to hear your feedback.  Good feedback is the hardest thing in the world to come by.  Thanks!

Mar 19 14 06:35 am Link

Photographer

Photography by Hugh

Posts: 1

Kissimmee, Florida, US

I'm in the M's - but you missed my port.  Or I wasn't on here when you started.  Please review my port MALE MODEL PHOTOGRAPHY.

Thanks - Hugh

Mar 19 14 06:38 am Link

Model

Annettie Cannavale

Posts: 158

Ivins, Utah, US

I'd love some feedback. Thanks in advance smile

Mar 19 14 03:36 pm Link

Photographer

MiGel

Posts: 672

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Open for it!

Mar 19 14 03:38 pm Link

Model

Anni White

Posts: 13

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

I'd like to know your opinions please!

Mar 20 14 09:55 pm Link

Model

Abbi Graddy

Posts: 2

Los Angeles, California, US

I'd like to know smile

Mar 20 14 11:33 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Angie Marie wrote:
Interested!

Model
First impressions: Unique and versatile looks in port.
Your Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Minuses: no nude samples
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131222/19/52b7b076040dc_m.jpg
Challenges: pay attention to your poses and know your bad angles even if your photographer seem to ignore them https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131203/01/529da288d584d_m.jpg (nostrils, not flattering- just 1 example)
Your Work focus: totally random other then figure art.
What I like: the"look"  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131222/19/52b7b0d60e835_m.jpg
What to delete: taped boobs and anything low key or amateurish that often people equate wrongfully as "art" example of off beat ->   https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140217/03/5301ee4e9e1fb_m.jpg
Profile usefulness: Nudity part explanation is bothersome, no drama is needed. Better to discuss privately case by case basis.
Next Step: do some fashion shots to diversify.
Verdict: Creativity and spontaneity is observed but not sure if genuine
nothing to list.

Apr 23 14 11:57 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Henry Westheim wrote:
If you're still going, I"d love to know.  Cheers!

Good for you for living in Asia. I started learning Korean 3 months ago and it is my 5th language. Love the culture

Photographer
First impressions: Outstanding Work
Your Skill level: advanced
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130527/07/51a36c3983ecf_m.jpg listed
Your Noteworthy Technique: Like your hi key also general studio lighting https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120608/22/4fd2db57725f3_m.jpg
Your Work focus: omnidirectional wink
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140312/03/53203ce39b12c_m.jpg evidence of flawless posing https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130527/07/51a36bf494718_m.jpg intense! https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/091029/07/4ae9a6c257f70_m.jpg captivating!
What to delete: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140119/04/52dbc40c41fb1_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140125/07/52e3dd7124b0f_m.jpg don't like the post and not as strong as the rest of the port.
Profile usefulness: Useful
Next Step: add sexy!
Verdict: Good mainstream job!

Apr 23 14 12:08 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

E_R_E_K_A wrote:
hienvy

Model
First impressions: Great flexibility, highly marketable look. Big mouth personality. You marking non nude photos as +18 is very annoying.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/091228/08/4b38de7a933e6.jpgbelongs to photographer's port.
Your Skill level: Advanced
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/101024/20/4cc4f3692b82b.jpg listed.
Your Work focus: All over.
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090526/09/4a1c16f7d95ba.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110129/09/4d444b637ba3d.jpg
What to delete: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/101022/18/4cc239e61f61b.jpg tight crop on enormous hair job, you look annoyed, not a good low key either. Some part of hair looks badly edited.
Profile usefulness: Not useful, some parts come across as condescending obnoxious and arrogant e.g. THINGS TO KNOW:  section can be deleted all together.
Verdict: Overall good job.

Apr 23 14 12:30 pm Link

Makeup Artist

Kasey Lestrange MUA

Posts: 91

Costa Mesa, California, US

I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts smile

Apr 23 14 12:32 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Jordan LW wrote:
Im interested in hearing what you have to say, please and thank you!

Model
First impressions:
Your Skill level: Beginner with potential
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130428/19/517dd75f75b54_m.jpg
Challenges: posing
Your Work focus: limited to casual/fashion
What I like: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140212/14/52fbfb4f060b4_m.jpg
Bottom line: Need to shoot more.
Profile usefulness: somewhat useful
Verdict: You'll do fine, work on expressions and poses.

Apr 23 14 01:00 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Kasey Lestrange MUA wrote:
I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts smile

Sorry I am not going to comment on MUA and retoucher/ digital artist ports.

Apr 23 14 01:08 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2755

New York, New York, US

Matt 333 wrote:
I suppose I'm in, too.

Very nice family oriented work.

Great job in general.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121129/20/50b8312a31a6f_m.jpg is nice but perhaps you could eliminate the light glare on the groom's hair.
wink

Apr 23 14 01:15 pm Link

Model

Annie S

Posts: 197

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

I have a completely new portfolio... Would love your opinion on what to keep / kick!

Apr 23 14 06:45 pm Link

Model

Sarah Jane Johnson

Posts: 1

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

I'd appreciate some constructive criticism.

Apr 25 14 10:56 am Link