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The first three work and don't need too much critique, Maybe open up the light under the brim of her hat a bit for a little more eye definition. Other than that I quite like them and I imagine the model would be quite happy with them,
#4 - The photography is good but the wardrobe is what is detracting here. The dress is rather shapeless on her. and the way it billows to the front and on the models right side makes her look al little bloated. With a few tweaks this could have been presented much more flatteringly.
The last two really do nothing for me. I think #5 in that the partially blacked out mirror seems very retouched alot in an awkward way, there is something about it that distracts me as the viewer and makes me pay more attention to it than the model.
6# Is shot well, I just think that her pose and expression are really not working here. It almost looks like an out-take. Perhaps a more direct approach by her to the lens would have worked better.
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Nice work at # 3
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try to study better posing
and maybe get some fresh styling ideas ...
don't count on the model to bring all clothes, get some of your own
borrow some from a designer/store
try to some more interessting light and - do less photoshop (like in the blurred pic)
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3rd pic is mind blowing...soperb effect...may i have some details on that pic...
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I like this shoot a lot, the only one i don't really care for is the last one, it seems that she wasn't bringing much to the shot, and something simple like angleing her head up a little or lighting her face would improve it. I really like the effect in number 3, i'd like to know how you achieved that, but overall, i think she should love these shots
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"3rd pic is mind blowing...soperb effect...may i have some details on that pic... "
I duplicated the layer, motion blurred the top layer, then masked it to show through to the bottom layer where I didn't want it to be blurred.
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thank you so much...its a great experience learning from u people...
great work...
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I think #3 Is awesome!!! I love this portfolio....I think the model might be very happy about it, althought It could included an outdoors shot too.
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Ati Grinspun edited this topic 5 months ago.
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really gud work.the styling,selection of colors n garment has been just amazing.
but there isn't any atch between the last pic and the rest.Its just not working at all.
# 1 : TO me the light on her eyes isn't much
# 2 : It could have been much better..........trying diff angles wud be the only solution
# 3 and # 4 ; are just amazing
# 5 : Its nice
Perfect selection of beackground as well........great work get going
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My two cents:
All of them: I really don't like this whole Photoshop Vignetting thing. Make the shots seem too dark and too (out)dated. I don't quite remember noticing this effect in real world situations. Leave Photoshop alone, using just for curves adjustments and skin retouching, unless you master it.
#1: OK shot, but the eyes, as the most important feature on the face really is almost invisible;
#2: Like the composition, but would add a little contrast and saturation. Maybe push the envelopes on the browns/beiges;
#3: Controverse shot. :o) I like it, but out of this context. If your client briefs something futuristic or some' like that, the shot would work nicely. But here, is really doesn't.
#4: The light is almost OK, except for her face. There's too much volume, making her cheeks, nose, the whole set of curves on her face pop out.
#5: Retouching these mirror really ruined the shot. And the light in her face again seems too hard (I'm pretty picky with this, huh? :o)...). And she could have made her whole back touch the wall, from her shoulders to her butt, making it more natural.
#6: My favorite. It would really work without the annoying vignette and harsher contrast.
I may sound picky or demanding or even harsh, but it's all in the name of your improvement. No hard feelings, ok? :o)
Cheers!
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" Leave Photoshop alone, using just for curves adjustments and skin retouching, unless you master it."
Thankyou for your comments and critiques, but it shoud be noted that the vignetting was a look she wanted and liked. I woudn't criticize someones skill in photoshop until you know the situation.
I'm not saying I am a master of photoshop, but by viewing my photostream, it should be obvious that I know my way around it. This was simpl a look that the model desired.
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Sorry, Chris, I've never meant to say that you're bad at Photoshopping, or lighting or whatever. Reading my own post again was kinda bad, 'cause that's the impression most people will get, and not without reason.
The "Leave Photoshop alone" was the way I've found to tell you that I, Fábio Torre, really don't like utilizing PS for anything that goes further than curves or channel mixing. That's MY point-of-view, and you've asked for it when you posted the shots.
I apologize for making you believe that I've think you suck at PS, whic I really don't. But writing only positive critiques like "Nice shot!", "I like the composition" or "Nice lighting" will lead you nowhere.
And, again: NO HARD FEELINGS, please don't take it for granted.
Cheers!
Fábio Torre
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Its not a problem
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Hi there.
I think that the first thing that you should think first, before styling, make up and lighting...is what the purpose of a model portfolio??
And the answer is, to show the clients, the model skin, their eyes, their nose, their face in several positions, etc...
So i think that you should be worried about making the model look beautifull , more than the background, or anything less...
Try do some beauty, is good to use as a cover on a future comcard...
Cheers
Gonçalo Claro
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G Claro has hit the nail on the head. Knowing the purpose of the portfolio will help the end product in ten-folds.
You don't get to see much of her face and this can prove to be a hassle for agencies as you find yourself constantly fighting to see what she really looks like.
Some beauty (added to pics 1,2 & 3) or a mini essay with profile would have been perfect as it should cover the best of both worlds in displaying any versatility she has as well as helping pin her down to a certain genre i.e. high fashion, commercial etc
Good shots though
mayfly
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1-3 are great...you've heard this.
For #4, the model is looking too far away, there's a harsh shadow covering her eyes. I agree that the clothes need to change. Good advice on getting your own, then you know the clothes will match the location. You can predict what you are looking for.
The location is bad in 5, looks like an apartment and playing dress up. Similar thing with 6. If you cut out most of the back grounds when you shot it would have solved the background creating an undesirable atmosphere.
Also, something that is making the 1-3 great are there angles, and the rest are shot dead on, keep this in consideration.
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