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

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Chris T said

Oh behave.....er go on then I can take it squeaky bum time!!

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Hello!

This shot is different, her armpit is a little distracting, I would suggest using the patch tool to smooth it out. What are you trying to say with this image? I am unsure of the intention behind this image, is it beauty? a fun shot? or a hair shot? 

This shot lacks light on the models face. What is the idea behind this shot? is it a little strange having her hair out to the side? it makes me think why? what is the reason for her hair being to the side like that?

Love the colours in this shot. Her mouth is quite prominent in this photograph and is really sharp so the eye is drawn to it. Her eyes are partly hidden behind her hair and are relatively dark in comparison to the rest of the image which is another reason why they aren't the main focal point. 

This photograph doesn't fit in your portfolio and won't get you any work on purpleport. Maybe upload it to flickr or facebook?

I like the idea behind this shot, I think it could be better if you resized the first one so she is the same size in all three and used photoshop to blend the images together rather than having three separate with the edges in between the images.

I like how natural this shot is and the colour tones you have used.

The focus on this image could be better. It is overexposed ever so slightly and I am not sure why you have chose to edit it this way with the dots around the edges.

The model clearly isn't ready in this shot and it looks awkward. Her shoes disappear into the background and could do with some more light on them.

My advice to you is to forget the different photoshop techniques you are using, you don't need to add blur, dotty borders, faded vignettes etc to make the images good. Instead I would suggest you work on getting your lighting and focusing perfect as you have some images that are lacking in both.

What are you trying to achieve with your purpleport portfolio? Is it to gain contacts with models and other creatives or to showcase your landscapes, cars, animals etc.? Of course it is up to you what you have in your portfolio but I would suggest specializing you purpleport to portraits and having a flickr account or another purpleport account for your landscapes, cars etc. 

Personally I would love to see your lit up animal images that have the silvery effect as a set on flickr so I could follow it on there as I think they are pretty good. 

I hope this helps and I've not been too harsh, just honest. =]

Henry Artist said

Sure, why not? Go for it :o)

Hello!

First Impressions, Your work is 'old school.' This is mainly down to your use of props, styling. Not a bad thing, just my first thoughts =]

I love the image you have used for your cover photo, your model looks like she means business! The contrast is really nice.

Love how your next image is quite raw/sexy and is it shot on film?

This one looks like a film shot, another reason for your port looking old school, this helps back up your 40+ years as a photographer. 

Love the location of this shot, however I feel it would be better if it were sharper. 

This ones quite fun shame about the movement blur on her face.

Interesting concept, modelled well and good sepia toning to match the scene. You definitely have an alternative style as stated in your profile. =] That's good as we know what you are all about.

Love the intensity in this image, great model and expression and nice composition.

Your work is quite varied and you have a lot of good images, I would suggest narrowing down your portfolio to your best technical work, there are some images that are underexposed have a lot of grain/noise and could be more creatively lit. There are also some random photos that don't fit your portfolio for example, the lillies. I would also suggest narrowing down the images you have uploaded from the same styled shoot. for example the pictures of savannah are very similar and having three almost the same reduces the variety of your portfolio. Quality over quantity.

I would also suggest shooting something different, some bold images with bright colours and with a more modern theme  in them to show you can do up to date stuff too?

Hope this helps.

As always replies welcomed.

hello wondering if you could do mine  let the butt hurt begin lol 

dnt like when ppl just say its good need some proper advice even if it is bad 

Cool thread, would be great to get your feedback (no holds barred) if you are willing, thanks.

I'm a new model and have only been doing this for a month so all your comments would be greatly appreciated and taken on board if you have time.

Thank you x

Karl Stevens said

please take a look.

Hello,

Lets get started with this one.

I love the soft colours and the lighting in this shot, her eyes seem over sharpened and there is some movement blur in the image which is a shame, do you have another sharper image from this shoot you could upload?

I really like the soft, natural skin tones in the image below and the composition is lovely for this pose. 

The next image intrigues me. Your model has a great connection with the camera and the editing is quite cold making her seem ghostly. I think if you either edited her top to match the softness of her hair or kept her hair sharp then this image would have been better. But I do think this is a strong image and your focusing is perfect.

I'm not sure I understand the idea behind this next shot with the drawn on abs and the light shapes coming from her whip. Maybe a title will help?

The above shot looks like it is a good image before the photoshopping I would like to see the original image. You can see where you have cut her out from the background and blurred her arms to improve the cut out edge. I don't think you need all the photoshopping and the fake backgrounds to create good images but if it something that you wish to practice I would suggest using the pen tool to cut out your models and feather the pixels by 2pt when you cut them out this will give you a smoother edge and you won't need to blur the edges.

I hope this helps.Replies welcomed.

Serenesunrise said

I will be interested in your thoughts :)

Hello,

This is the image that caught my eye first in your portfolio.

The quality of this image really lets it down, I would suggest using the maximum upload size to get the best quality you can for your images. Even the thumbnail shows the poor quality. 

Lovely lighting in this image and her pose and expression are good

The lighting in the above shot is not too great, I guess you have used a reflector under her face? The background is a lot brighter than her and this makes her underexposed, I would have suggested turning her around to face the window and for you to have shot her with your back to the window. Alternatively you could have used a flash to light her face.

Love her pose and the location. the lighting is really nice and even also.

The model is out of focus, the wall is in focus. Always check your focus as you shoot, if in doubt zoom in on your camera. 

Cool pose, the lighting is a bit flat, I think if you turned this one black and white and upped the contrast a little it would make the image pop a bit more =]

I would suggest working on your focus, think about the light source when you shoot and make sure your models face is in the light when it is intended to be viewed. I would suggest removing any out of focus images as they detract from your portfolio. You have a good variety of images on your portfolio, multiple locations, models etc. which is good. Refining the technical elements of your photography will definitely improve your portfolio.

I hope this helps.

no one has yet so why not, should be interesting !

Thanks for the Critique, the last two images you critiqued are part of a series of images taken for a `superhero` theme ( two superheroes fighting for a damsel (the last image) ) and the idea is to make it cartoony hence the `cheesy` background for the damsel , just my attempt to give her a more innocent look..... I did resist the urge to add bunny rabbits though.

I will try your suggestion about using the Pen tool but my PC is on an intravenous drip at the moment and anything too strenuous is causing it to have a fainting fit.

You've made some insightful comments on other portfolios.

I woud be interested in what you think of mine, plus your opinion on where my photography could go next?

Thanks.

Many thanks for taking the time to look at my portfolio and giving good Critique. I take on board all that you have said :)

All images have now been resized.

I will try and remember to shoot with my back to the window next time (Why didn't I think of that before!!)

Karl Stevens said

Thanks for the Critique, the last two images you critiqued are part of a series of images taken for a `superhero` theme ( two superheroes fighting for a damsel (the last image) ) and the idea is to make it cartoony hence the `cheesy` background for the damsel , just my attempt to give her a more innocent look..... I did resist the urge to add bunny rabbits though.

I will try your suggestion about using the Pen tool but my PC is on an intravenous drip at the moment and anything too strenuous is causing it to have a fainting fit.

I see, the superhero thing makes much more sense now :) 

Serenesunrise said

Many thanks for taking the time to look at my portfolio and giving good Critique. I take on board all that you have said :)

All images have now been resized.

I will try and remember to shoot with my back to the window next time (Why didn't I think of that before!!)

 

 

Thanks for your reply. Glad to be of some help. =]

A little feedback is always helpful. If you have time, I'm in too.

Braver than me, black holes on a really bad mood rampage suck less than my stuff lol.

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please! still a student and got A LOT to learn, so be gentle! :P