Forums > Critique > Fresh re-post of my portfolio - opinions please!

Photographer

Shadow Dancer

Posts: 9777

Bellingham, Washington, US

My apologies to everyone who has posted. Done and gone.

Nov 10 23 10:39 pm Link

Photographer

Mark Salo

Posts: 11726

Olney, Maryland, US

These two are so much alike that they are not both necessary.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/231110/22/654f2012a0f75_m.jpg

The model's face is a bit more visible here but I'm not a fan of hands up in the air.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/231110/22/654f1d94de21c_m.jpg

The model's face is a bit more visible here but I really don't like the hands in the air.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/231110/22/654f19c60d0dd_m.jpg

Is it my aging eyesight or are all of the eyes a bit soft.

Nov 11 23 04:00 pm Link

Photographer

Mark Salo

Posts: 11726

Olney, Maryland, US

This is a confusing image. As an avatar, it almost looks like the model has weird legs. In the full size version, the boards are still confusing especially since there is nothing is the lower half of the picture. And the angle of her face is disconcerting.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/231110/19/654efa4aeb28e_m.jpg

Nov 11 23 04:11 pm Link

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Midnight Picnic

Posts: 18

Los Angeles, California, US

The in-focus fingers on the left side of the frame are distracting.  I would either crop them out or blur them.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/231107/16/654ad6f0600b1.jpg

This image feels too similar and is not as good as the images where the same model is in the same place in a different dress.  I think you could lose it from your portfolio.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/231110/14/654eaa459b8e3.jpg

I think some of your styles need more examples: a few more live theater shots, a few of the high concept stuff (woman in the freezer, the edited woman peering in on herself through the window). 

This is my favorite image in your portfolio (linked b/c 18+))
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/48118644#

Nov 11 23 05:42 pm Link

Photographer

Shadow Dancer

Posts: 9777

Bellingham, Washington, US

Nov 12 23 11:53 am Link

Photographer

LA StarShooter

Posts: 2731

Los Angeles, California, US

Shadow Dancer wrote:
Thanks Midnight Picnic, I plan on making some changes and your suggestion about the fingers is excellent.
Busy today, it might be a day or two but I'll spruce things up.

Mark Salo, since your avatar shows a model with "her hand in the air", I would suggest that you make your own portfolio "pure and clean" before critiquing images based on "flaws" that you display yourself. Grasping at straws?

If you want a critique it is best not to attack those who offer one. The way you treated Mark Salo is really poor.

Nov 14 23 01:05 am Link

Photographer

Shadow Dancer

Posts: 9777

Bellingham, Washington, US

Nov 14 23 09:35 am Link

Photographer

Weldphoto

Posts: 844

Charleston, South Carolina, US

You are brave to ask for a critique of your portfolio!

But you are also  defensive about some of the remarks that were offered. Mark Solo and LA Star both offered critiques and both seem to have met with your rebuke.  I don't think that encourages people to offer honest critique.

In my opinion your portfolio is inconsistent in style and technical skills. I would encourage you to cull any that you don't consider to be your best, show only your strongest. As they say in the Great British Baking Show, just put up your show stoppers!

Nov 17 23 07:07 pm Link