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Dec 22 17 02:09 pm Link

Photographer

roger alan

Posts: 1192

Anderson, Indiana, US

observations of some negatives that could addressed in future shoots:

-model seems disinterested especially in first two pics i.e. her expression
-poses not engaging or flattering
-wardrobe not flattering to model's body (nice outfits in 2nd & 3rd images but not really visible)
-backgrounds pretty much in focus i.e. sharing attention with main subject (use wide aperture to blur background)
-backgrounds not purposefully chosen and are too busy
-purse is distracting and gobbling up much of center of frame while also hiding main subject (3rd pic mainly but 1st also)



I am a hobbyist photographer. These are merely my observations for what they are worth. Good luck and keep shooting!

Dec 22 17 03:00 pm Link

Photographer

Lee_Photography

Posts: 9863

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171222/13/5a3d803421ada_m.jpg
The pose is not flattering; arms are just limp at her sides
Distracting background
[Crop light fixture out of photo top photo right]
[Do not enter sign is very distracting]

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171222/13/5a3d7eeab69d8_m.jpg
Models pose and expression lack power, at least in this one she is looking at the camera
Still a busy background

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171222/13/5a3d7b5d6966b_m.jpg
Watch the backgrounds you have wires running through her head
[Not fond of eye position, with all that white on one side]

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171222/13/5a3d7770d0854_m.jpg
Try having the model look where her nose is pointed, this has a more natural look
[Suggest trying a tighter crop at top of image, just above her head, this will eliminate a lot of distracting elements]

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/171222/13/5a3d7ac8a0d46_m.jpg
With out the busy background this would be the strongest image of this model
[Would also like this better if the chain from her purse were not so tightly clenched in her hand]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I wish you well

Dec 23 17 02:26 pm Link