Honest Advice for YOUR portfolio. =] (name changed)

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Artemis Fauna said

Gemmiev said

 

I'm not so keen on the shot with the axe, seeing as the setting is the beach I don't really get the link between the prop and the setting. 

It was shot in a quarry, not a beach. :)

My bad x

Oh go on then, why not :)

Cornerstone said

I would be interested to know what you think of mine. Thank you for starting this, I have already come across one picture I really like that otherwise I wouldn't of :] 

Hi!

First impression, high quality work with good lighting, focus and composition throughout your portfolio. 

This shot looks to be over sharpened in my opinion and there is a strange glow around the right hand side of her body and arm which makes her seem stuck on.

beautifully lit and a nice composition.

I find it hard to critique images shot in a graveyard as they are usually really samey to one another but this is different because of her outfit, pose and expression. Its more of a natural pose and that's what makes it work.

Lovely connection with the model, however I would have selected her top and added some more contrast to it.

beautiful image great focus, composition and lighting. the only thing I would change about this image is I would retouch her lip line as it is a bit messy.

beautiful tones and composition. nice location also. 

I'm not really sure what I could recommend for your portfolio, apart from the standard working with new models bit I would recommend shooting some lingerie images? and some more images in the genres that you say you shoot on your profile =]

Thanks for taking part
=]

This could be interested. Do my portfolio

Also interested in your views

Yes please, if you have a minute...

M-Xposure said

Be gentle to me please ;-) hit me.

 

Hi,

First Impression, fun high energy imagery which excites me as I don't know which one to look at first!

I love the idea of this one and I think you have shot it very well with no blown out highlights and a good reflection of light on the floor.

This is a beautiful image. lovely pose, lighting and colours tones. 

This one is so fun and creative however I think the reflection of her foot detracts from the image and I would have cloned it out as it distracts the eye.

I love the creativity in this shot also and the overall tone of the image. very nicely done.

Fantastic emotion in this shot. Also good composition.

I'm not so keen on the models expression in this one her mouth looks awkward in my opinon.

this shot is really funky loving the styling :D there is a bit of an outline around her legs which I am unsure of though.

Your images are good fun and I love your quirky style. I would advise you to shoot some more on location and also to keep up with your creativity as those images work really well. 

Thanks for taking part.

As always replies welcomed. 

Thank you for taking the time and trouble to review my port. Really constructive and things for me to take on board and work on

I have changed the first picture you have critiqued as agree with you completely and think my strengths are as you outline and post is an area for me to keep simple and not to go overboard on. Thank you again

Edited by Cornerstone

Gemmiev said

My suggestions would be to work with more new models and get some fresh faces in your portfolio and also to create something different, for example vivid colour images maybe with a more urban feel to them. I would also like to see some more lingerie images.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for taking part. 

Thanks!

"vivid colour" - eeek, I'll probably need to buy a new camera as I'm sure mine has forgotten how to take colour pictures :-)

Andrew Kent said

Always love feedback if you have the time :)

Hi!

Immediately this image and the similar one jump out at me from your portfolio.

I love the mask and her pose and her expression. The colour tone really works with that mask and the wood and brick background works well with the stoney coloured toning. 

I'm not so sure on this image, I don't think her expression works, it makes her look offended and upset. Having her at the edge of the pool makes me think 'push her in!' anyone else think this? or is it just me being mischievous!? :P

I think this model looks uncomfortable, I look at the image and imagine myself laying as she is and thinking how uncomfortable she must be. However I do think there is potential for this set up maybe if you have one of her with her head supported? (its upto you obviously)

Love the concept behind this one and her expression tells a story of sadness/frustration behind the mask.

A good fun image. Love this.

I'm not sure what you are trying to say with this shot. Is it Vagina time? (sorry couldn't resist but this is exactly what the image made me think of) I do like the lighting though. 

Love the colours and contours in this image. Not sure of the exposed vagina.

I think you have some strong images and I also think that it would benefit you to experiment with lighting a bit more. Your strongest work in my opinion is the first image I posted and I would love to see some more conceptual stuff and maybe less blatent vagina focused images. Your technical skill is pretty good. nice framing, composition and focus. All you need now is more photos! I can't wait to see what else you can produce.

Thanks for taking part. Replies welcomed.

Edited by Gemmiev

Cornerstone said

Thank you for taking the time and trouble to review my port. Really constructive and things for me to take on board and work on

I have changed the first picture you have critiqued as agree with you completely and think my strengths are as you outline and post is an area for me to keep simple and not to go overboard on. Thank you again

 

Edited by Cornerstone

You are welcome glad to be some help =]

Russ Freeman said

Gemmiev said

My suggestions would be to work with more new models and get some fresh faces in your portfolio and also to create something different, for example vivid colour images maybe with a more urban feel to them. I would also like to see some more lingerie images.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for taking part. 

Thanks!

"vivid colour" - eeek, I'll probably need to buy a new camera as I'm sure mine has forgotten how to take colour pictures :-)

You're welcome x

Edited by Gemmiev

Harvey Gordon said

OK... ?

 

You are next on my critique but I am giving in for today as my eyes have gone rectangular from staring at the screen and the other half is feeling unloved :P Good night everyone. Until Tomorrow PM after my shoot. =]

If you have time enough to look at mine too! :)

Gemmiev said

I'm not so sure on this image, I don't think her expression works, it makes her look offended and upset. Having her at the edge of the pool makes me think 'push her in!' anyone else think this? or is it just me being mischievous!? :P

Love the colours and contours in this image. Not sure of the exposed vagina.

I think you have some strong images and I also think that it would benefit you to experiment with lighting a bit more. Your strongest work in my opinion is the first image I posted and I would love to see some more conceptual stuff and maybe less blatent vagina focused images. Your technical skill is pretty good. nice framing, composition and focus. All you need now is more photos! I can't wait to see what else you can produce.

Thanks for taking part. Replies welcomed.

Edited by Gemmiev

Thank you for the excellent portfolio critique! I thought you made some great points and have deleted a few images already. I must admit that I like having relatively few photos in a portfolio, even if I wasnt limited by being a free member here.  I dont think of myself as a particularly vagina focused photographer - but in a small size port even 2 is too many! For me the expression is what makes the pool shot work. On the nude with the rocks - yes much higher levelled than most of my stuff -  but i love symmetry of the skin colour of model and rocks and the shape of the rock underneath her breast and her bum.

Andrew Kent said

Gemmiev said

Thank you for the excellent portfolio critique! I thought you made some great points and have deleted a few images already. I must admit that I like having relatively few photos in a portfolio, even if I wasnt limited by being a free member here.  I dont think of myself as a particularly vagina focused photographer - but in a small size port even 2 is too many! For me the expression is what makes the pool shot work. On the nude with the rocks - yes much higher levelled than most of my stuff -  but i love symmetry of the skin colour of model and rocks and the shape of the rock underneath her breast and her bum.

You are very welcome =]  I guess personally when I see a vagina in an image the prude in me says, 'do I really need to see that?' Although I agree that it is a beautiful image I find the vagina distracts my eye and stops me from taking in the rest of the image. 

Thanks for your reply and keep up the good work :D