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Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

W Thompson Photos wrote:
I am interested.

First impressions: Over 20 years of playing with camera, yes.
Your Skill level: hobbyist
Your creativity:  nothing earth shuttering
Specific  style: beauty nude glamour
Your Work focus: belle filles
Your challenges: framing (cutting off toes shoes), fake looking post work, bad low key work and lack of dynamic ranges in some outdoor works https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/39223966
Your MM Profile usefulness: vague
Paid assignments: no
Your money shot: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/16127554 +18
What I like:  some of your nudes https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/25527195 +18 (even if was hidden access from your port page)
What to delete:  https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/39337225 unflattering
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: your retouchs lack reality https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/081220/15/494d7cc083501_m.jpg at the closer inspection.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080820/14/48ac5da7f3c9f_m.jpg framing lacks, feet should never be cut off in this style photos.
Do you make my list?: nope

Jan 30 16 05:37 am Link

Photographer

Justin Fullarton

Posts: 5

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Thank you for the feedback Varton, it's much appreciated.... And I agree, posing is definitely one of my challenges..

Jan 31 16 01:11 am Link

Model

Onora Nox

Posts: 56

Worcester, Massachusetts, US

Me next? 😊

Jan 31 16 06:13 am Link

Photographer

Lisa Mae Studios

Posts: 25

Charlevoix, Michigan, US

Yes, please.

Jan 31 16 11:10 am Link

Photographer

Nathan Sol

Posts: 784

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, US

Me, please smile

Jan 31 16 11:31 am Link

Photographer

FritzTheWonderMutt

Posts: 29

San Marcos, California, US

Please and thank you.

Jan 31 16 06:51 pm Link

Photographer

Florian Duenker

Posts: 25

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

ok so what do you think about mine... thanks so far.

Feb 04 16 08:21 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

Onora  Nox  wrote:
Me next? 😊

First impressions: darker side of art and horror, newbie
Your Skill level: basic
Your creativity:  very creative and I would guess from your MUA skills
Specific  style: I see you more on beauty side then horror and gothic
Your Work focus: weird themes
Your challenges: you are in a field where your photographer will make the difference on your success
Your MM Profile usefulness: somewhat useful
Paid assignments: yes
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/151222/19/567a15da0b304_m.jpg wish it wasn't pale and more vibrant
What I like:  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/151207/20/5666561b14ace_m.jpghttps://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/151206/19/566503659cf52_m.jpg
What to delete:  all the redundant ones showing the same scene https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160127/16/56a95e60f3d41_m.jpg
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: your port should also have a plain (polaroid) head shot no make up. You will do also well  in fetish latex leather and fetish fashion. Work on your posing, you don't look very convincing on some photos. stop being an object but the subject on your photos.
Do you make my list?: nope

Feb 04 16 11:06 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

Wandering Child Photo wrote:
Yes, please.

First impressions: beginner
Your Skill level: prosumer
Your creativity:  limited, model driven
Specific  style: portraiture
Your Work focus: commercial theatrical
Your challenges: still need a good grip on lighting, posing and communicate with models and cropping/framing
Your MM Profile usefulness: not useful
Paid assignments: nope
What I like:  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160106/11/568d6bce56dc1_m.jpg
What to delete:  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160127/04/56a8b9b68695d_m.jpg not useful
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: avoid crops like this -->   https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160203/04/56b1f2317ea88_m.jpg
1 degree difference in angles can make a big difference , if we could see both eyes this would have made a money shot  -->   https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160127/04/56a8b96d0980f_m.jpg
Do you make my list?: no and you can do a lot better. keep shooting

Feb 04 16 11:18 am Link

Photographer

Enrique Olivieri Photography

Posts: 22

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US

Can I join in on the list? 😊

Feb 04 16 11:25 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

Nathan Sol wrote:
Me, please smile

First impressions: huge port, some very nice assortment of work showing versatility
Your Skill level: above average
Your creativity:  https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38210083 +18 sometime misguided
Specific  style: exploring many different things
Your Work focus: girls
Your challenges: showing the girls in their best,
Your MM Profile usefulness: exhaustive, not sure how many visitors would be capable such attention span
Paid assignments: yes

What I like:  https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38210083 and https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140916/21/54190de17408b_m.jpg

Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: model looks and camera connection is important, here is a missed opportunity even if it is a fabulous shot with great use of neutral density filter https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38764732 but the model's gaze  is meh, in fact she doesn't even belong there IMHO
I am guessing you created a style here as lifeless doll here ---> https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130306/07/51375cf5a26b0_m.jpg, you pay attention to details but there is always something that bothers me in your photos https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140331/06/53396c810189c_m.jpg eyes https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120323/20/4f6d454e497b9_m.jpg some girls look like at pre zombie incubation stage big_smile
I guess I am too conformist.
Low contrast work in bw is always an eye sore and look and pose makes it worst https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120329/08/4f747a21d2365_m.jpg avoid  hard shadows.

Do you make my list?: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/131108/06/527cf4bedc874_m.jpg yes in spooky category

Feb 04 16 11:44 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

FritzTheWonderMutt wrote:
Please and thank you.

First impressions: nice control over light
Your Skill level: above average
Your creativity:  meh
Specific  style: nudes
Your Work focus: art
Your challenges: nasty habit of chopping off heads
Your MM Profile usefulness: not very useful
Paid assignments: no
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: unable to give advice, your port has limited number of photos, and there is nothing earth shattering there. Pretty generic poses and looks so if you want to make my list I would want to see roads less traveled.
Do you make my list?: nope

Feb 04 16 12:27 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

Florian Duenker wrote:
ok so what do you think about mine... thanks so far.

First impressions: beautiful work, looks and feels professional
Your Skill level: advanced
Your creativity:  very easy on eyes
Specific  style: on the spot
Your Work focus: fashion/ beauty
Paid assignments: yes
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090628/03/4a474d2975824_m.jpg killer editorial
What I like:  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/070829/02/46d520e7bcd9e_m.jpg listed
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: great work.

Feb 04 16 12:38 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

Enrique Olivieri Photography wrote:
Can I join in on the list? 😊

First impressions: Very nice portrait photography
Your Skill level: intermediate
Your creativity:  model driven
Specific  style: portraiture, life style
Your Work focus: head shots
Your challenges: strive to better pose models
Paid assignments: yes
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160122/11/56a2855293303_m.jpg
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: keep shooting watch composition and avoid awkward crops
Do you make my list?: nope

Feb 04 16 12:46 pm Link

Photographer

MAJORshots Photography

Posts: 21

Beltsville, Maryland, US

If you get the time, please review my portfolio. Thank you!

Feb 05 16 10:47 am Link

Photographer

Photo Jen B

Posts: 358

Surprise, Arizona, US

Still going! Wonderful.

Apologies for chopping my head off in the self portraiture, (it was my second try.)

Thank you for looking if you get the chance, and for sharing impressions!

Jen

Feb 07 16 07:19 am Link

Model

KatrinaWhite

Posts: 99

San Mateo, California, US

I am interested to hear what you think

Feb 07 16 02:16 pm Link

Photographer

Byondhelp

Posts: 1

Alexandria, Virginia, US

This is great service you're providing, and I'd love to hear your opinion on my best shot.  Thanks!

Feb 09 16 07:01 pm Link

Photographer

LATphotography

Posts: 3

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

I am a brand new member to MM (and also a fairly new photographer), I would love some feedback and insight smile
Thank you!

Feb 09 16 08:32 pm Link

Model

Asdeleon

Posts: 18

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Please take a look at my portfolio and tell me what you think. Thank you for your time!

Feb 10 16 03:30 pm Link

Photographer

Vaderkip

Posts: 1

Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia

Id be interested in your opinion of the portfolio. Cheers

Feb 13 16 08:21 pm Link

Photographer

Fetherston Photography

Posts: 118

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

I would love some honest feedback!

Feb 14 16 11:13 am Link

Model

malefica

Posts: 226

Durham, England, United Kingdom

I'm interested smile

Feb 14 16 01:41 pm Link

Photographer

RedIonStudio

Posts: 367

SHERMAN OAKS, California, US

I am in!!!

Feb 14 16 06:22 pm Link

Model

Mishelle portfolio

Posts: 163

Miami, Florida, US

Added new images.

Mar 01 16 08:25 pm Link

Photographer

MWR

Posts: 8

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Yes please

Mar 02 16 01:20 am Link

Model

Modified Rabbit

Posts: 10

Carrollton, Kentucky, US

This would be pretty interesting and very likely a nice bit for learning.  =]

Mar 02 16 04:18 am Link

Model

Amy DeBellis

Posts: 87

New York, New York, US

Would love your opinion!

Mar 09 16 09:21 pm Link

Photographer

jesse

Posts: 103

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

sure, if you have time smile

Mar 10 16 03:08 am Link

Photographer

Irakly Shanidze

Posts: 1364

Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, US

Thank you, I am interested smile

Mar 10 16 09:41 pm Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

MAJORshots Photography wrote:
If you get the time, please review my portfolio. Thank you!

First impressions: Beginner striving to make a good impression too much blur in your post work https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160515/21/57394a0908d15_m.jpg
Your Skill level: enthusiast hobbyist
Your creativity:  limited, model dependent
Specific  style: artistic endeavors
Your Work focus: Pretty women
Your challenges: basic editing Retouch, photos that have life can be rendered to lifeless with poor lighting.
Your MM Profile usefulness: Very good introduction
Paid assignments: perhaps
Your money shot: could have been https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/150620/12/5585ba532285a_m.jpg if better contrast and shoes not cut off
What I don't like:  Light pen collection, but that's me.
What to delete:  redundant images of the same model posing same way and same clothing
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … a9f9_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 9688_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 2e4d_m.jpg
keep the first or the last but I would delete them all.
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: Improve lighting, find better concepts to break out of the boring.
Do you make my list?: yes https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140916/10/541878eced879_m.jpg the only pic I was interested in seeing in your port.

Jun 18 16 05:19 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

Photo Jen B wrote:
Still going! Wonderful.

Apologies for chopping my head off in the self portraiture, (it was my second try.)

Thank you for looking if you get the chance, and for sharing impressions!

Jen

First impressions: Starting out, passionate.
Your Skill level: basic
Your creativity:  in discovery mode
Specific  style: will shape in time
Your Work focus: people and situations
Your challenges: can be eliminated if you find a mentor
Your MM Profile usefulness: everyone gets it.
Paid assignments: no
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140309/15/531cf1ca5d2b2_m.jpg listed
What I like:  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/151207/03/566566df45b14_m.jpg
This should be cropped at the waist https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/151003/16/561062aa02a1e_m.jpg love the Bokeh of that long lens.
What to delete:  http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/37293706
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/37294755 blur is NOT artistic, it is a shortcut to hell. wink
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: You can do a lot better, watch your composition, think before you click.
I would have a blast shooting you as a model https://www.modelmayhem.com/2196584
Do you make my list?: yes

Jun 18 16 05:32 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

KatrinaWhite wrote:
I am interested to hear what you think

First impressions: bubbly Rubenesque nude model a pleasure to check out your port
Your Skill level: advanced
Your creativity:  photographer's canvas
Specific  style: nude
Your Work focus: art nudes
Your challenges: to find an experienced photographer who can handle the pressure of being able to fully use your potential.
Your MM Profile usefulness: Very informative
Paid assignments: yes
Your money shot: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/40709494 +18
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: diversify your port to show you can also do plus size fashion and commercial modeling unless you are not interested at all.
Do you make my list?: yes https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140717/00/53c77c11d75cf_m.jpg

Jun 18 16 05:56 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

Byondhelp wrote:
This is great service you're providing, and I'd love to hear your opinion on my best shot.  Thanks!

First impressions: A port I might want to check back
Your Skill level: advanced
Your creativity:  breaks out from the routine
Specific  style: beauty/art
Your Work focus: shadows and motion
Your challenges: probably finding shoot venues compatible with your artistic expressions. Watch outdoor lighting
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … f290_m.jpg need contrast and better crop
Your MM Profile usefulness: they get the idea
Paid assignments: yes
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160617/18/5764a7df00da4_m.jpg listed
What I like:  hair on fire https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160331/18/56fdcac7c8a45_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160419/11/57167b144f999_m.jpg  listed.
What to delete: 
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: on some photos tight crops won't work as intended. Good expressions and indoor lighting. Good directing as well.
It was a pleasure to visit your work, great job
Do you make my list?: yes

Jun 18 16 06:13 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

LATphotography wrote:
I am a brand new member to MM (and also a fairly new photographer), I would love some feedback and insight smile
Thank you!

Since you have only few pics my opinion will be somewhat limited
I like what I see
You are on a good path and room for improvement on lighting.

Jun 18 16 06:19 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

Asdeleon wrote:
Please take a look at my portfolio and tell me what you think. Thank you for your time!

First impressions: Beautiful and expressive model
Your Skill level: advanced
Your creativity:  can be seen
Specific  style: fashion to pinups
Your Work focus: a good fit for all genres
Your challenges: some of your poses are "synthetic"
Your MM Profile usefulness: very useful
Paid assignments: yes
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160217/17/56c51a84e443a_m.jpg
What I like:  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … fb4f_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160217/16/56c5101ad1874_m.jpg
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: keep up the good job
Do you make my list?: yes https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160217/17/56c51b74ec974_m.jpg you should tell photographer you should stand such a way that both high heels could be seen.(minor details can have major impact)

Jun 18 16 06:30 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

Vaderkip wrote:
Id be interested in your opinion of the portfolio. Cheers

First impressions: I see talent versatility and eye for beauty
Your Skill level: advanced
Your creativity:  is obvious in your bw work
Specific  style: art to glamor and then some
Your Work focus: people
Your challenges: can do better to energize your photos
Your MM Profile usefulness: very useful
Paid assignments: yes
Your money shot: among many https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/141022/03/54478c4adfda4_m.jpg listed
What I like:  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160614/15/5760867549e21_m.jpg outstanding
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140914/23/541684639f088_m.jpg listed
What to delete:  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160302/19/56d7b21932d5f_m.jpg female model messes up this shot (lighting is also off)

Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: In some concepts tattoos on the models distracted me a lot otherwise you do a good job in planning your shoots and directing the models.
Do you make my list?: yes

Jun 18 16 06:58 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

Photographix wrote:
I would love some honest feedback!

First impressions: beautiful work as a result of your location and know how.
Your Skill level: advanced
Your creativity:  model driven
Specific  style: beauty nature glamors
Your Work focus: beautiful women and landscape art
Your challenges: you will eventually run out of ideas. Some models poses are meh e.g.http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/33844427 +18
Your MM Profile usefulness: useful
Paid assignments: yes
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140613/21/539bc98aa435e_m.jpg
What I like:  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111023/16/4ea49c7e8874c_m.jpg prefer darker shadows
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34720088 +18
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/38988054 +18
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100410/14/4bc0f0cfa24ec_m.jpg
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: Nature nudes are beautiful, suggest more bw in your port
Do you make my list?: nope

Jun 18 16 07:08 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

malefica wrote:
I'm interested smile

First impressions: port meet your goals.
Your Skill level: intermediate
Specific  style: limited preference obseved
Your Work focus: occult, fetish and the beauty of the female form
Your challenges: break out of generic poses
Your MM Profile usefulness: useful
Paid assignments: yes
Your money shot: https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/40189025 +18 listed
What I like:  https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/39054858 +18 well done
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: You can improve and expand your port and use your full potential for other genres
work on your poses and add figure art.
Do you make my list?: yes

Jun 18 16 07:17 am Link

Photographer

Varton

Posts: 2768

New York, New York, US

WhiteIon wrote:
I am in!!!

First impressions: Fun
Your Skill level: intermediate
Your creativity:  somewhat limited or model driven
Specific  style: beauty artistic
Your Work focus: fitness action lifestyle, pinups falls short of being effective
Your challenges: common model direction and poses, high key photographs can be done better
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/150901/19/55e662a6ba4df_m.jpg forehead burn is a no no.
Your MM Profile usefulness:
Paid assignments: yes
Your money shot: https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110624/21/4e05616529b73_m.jpg listed
What I like:  https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120414/19/4f8a3605b11a1_m.jpg
What to delete:  up to you
Suggestions/ Bottom line/verdict: can do a lot better in high key lighting, not to the expense of losing contrast and body contour, this can be corrected also in post and with proper orientation of your strobes
You can use help from reflectors to smooth out burns and improve your dynamic range to be able to tweak overall highlights and shadows  in post.

Do you make my list?: yes

Jun 18 16 07:26 am Link