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Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

My style is quirky and not for everyone. Thus, I look at your images differently than the 20 year professional shooter that is judgy based on just that.  So let me take what I see in your Best & Worst Image and share it with you!  I won't get all technical and what not.  But I will give you an honest observation and why!

May 17 19 10:44 am Link

Photographer

Julietsdream

Posts: 868

Burbank, California, US

*Sure*…!!

May 17 19 11:14 am Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

Julietsdream wrote:
*Sure*…!!

First. . .  I have always loved your work!

Love them all but this one is divine.  The mood with the edit and expression make it an overall dream

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/181112/10/5be9c4496f87c_m.jpg

I struggled to find something to find fault with so here it is. . .

The halter on the horse, it takes away from the image.  I would have no issue with a rope one but the poly green/turquoise one makes me sad.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/170606/13/5937116445b72_m.jpg

I didn't realize they made it idiot proof to post pics in the forums now.  Here I am trying to add code and it's this easy!

Thank you for sharing your gorgeous work with us all!

May 17 19 11:21 am Link

Photographer

Julietsdream

Posts: 868

Burbank, California, US

The House of Velvet wrote:
First. . .  I have always loved your work!

Love them all but this one is divine.  The mood with the edit and expression make it an overall dream

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42126725

I struggled to find something to find fault with so here it is. . .

The halter on the horse, it takes away from the image.  I would have no issue with a rope one but the poly green/turquoise one makes me sad.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/42552169

*Then the feeling is mutual Princess, as far as loving the others work..!!..I *Love* that shot of my Gorgeous model Christina, as well...she will be in my *Magical* White horse shoot next week, too...a favorite model of mine to work with..!!.....Now, about that horse shot....I didn't even realize that the horse would need a halter, until we were shooting...and the owner of the horse....said we had to keep it on, since we were in a public park....but yes, agreed...a Green halter sucks....lol....by the way....I am doing another horse shoot next week....with a *Magical* White horse....and was given the option of a flimsy 'invisible' halter, that I could then edit out....or a Black halter...(Cool leather with studs)....I chose the all Black halter...rather then edit out the other....lol......We'll see how that works out for the shots, once the pics get done..!!...Thank You for the input..!!...Always a Pleasure..!!

May 17 19 11:32 am Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30130

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

My portfolio here represents a history of my development as a photographer

( with my newer images being on my bio page )

That being said - i would like your critique

May 17 19 12:40 pm Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

Garry k wrote:
My portfolio here represents a history of my development as a photographer

( with my newer images being on my bio page )

That being said - i would like your critique

Hi Garry!  You too have been on here for a minute!  I still love the MM and so here we are today!

I do like the new work on your profile.  The top images are all wonderful!  As is the left pink background ones love them ALL.  I think my fave is the left pink background it is a great image!

As for my choice of NOPE I go with this. . .

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … 953ae2.jpg

I read the comments and I still am not a fan.  It just sort of says to me ?  is it art, figure study, body in motion ?  This is my least favorite.

Thank you for sharing your lovely work with all of us.  I look forward to seeing what's new in your portfolio.

May 17 19 01:42 pm Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30130

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The House of Velvet wrote:
Hi Garry!  You too have been on here for a minute!  I still love the MM and so here we are today!

I do like the new work on your profile.  The top images are all wonderful!  As is the left pink background ones love them ALL.  I think my fave is the left pink background it is a great image!

As for my choice of NOPE I go with this. . .

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/150112/12/54b42d6953ae2.jpg

I read the comments and I still am not a fan.  It just sort of says to me ?  is it art, figure study, body in motion ?  This is my least favorite.

Thank you for sharing your lovely work with all of us.  I look forward to seeing what's new in your portfolio.

Thank You - It is sort of out of place with the rest but I like it

Oh and I have used the image to promote my interest in fitness photography ( not that succesfully mind you )

May 17 19 02:44 pm Link

Photographer

Shadow Dancer

Posts: 9782

Bellingham, Washington, US

Pleaae and thank you.

May 17 19 03:13 pm Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

Shadow Dancer wrote:
Pleaae and thank you.

Thank you for sharing your work with me!

This is my favorite it has texture, emotion and a great feel to the image.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44626736

For the least I choose this. . .   I am just not sure what it depicts?  There are so many things that distract from me looking for a meaning or want to understand it.  Just no, it lowers your portfolio so much it has to go.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/181110/21/5be7b861b8041_m.jpg

May 18 19 07:05 am Link

Photographer

Shadow Dancer

Posts: 9782

Bellingham, Washington, US

The House of Velvet wrote:
Thank you for sharing your work with me!

This is my favorite it has texture, emotion and a great feel to the image.


For the least I choose this. . .   I am just not sure what it depicts?  There are so many things that distract from me looking for a meaning or want to understand it.  Just no, it lowers your portfolio so much it has to go.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/181110/21/5be7b861b8041_m.jpg

Thanks, I like your favorite as well. That was a fun shoot although we both learned that starting a body paint shoot late in the afternoon could become a rush to take images. My model was a dancer, loved working with her.

As to your least favorite, I cannot defend it on any technical grounds nor do I disagree that it falls short of telling any sort of obvious story. It is a snapshot, we were at work goofing off and it just sort of happened. The awkward feet right on the edge of the frame are compositionally terrible, the expressions were spontaneous and unattractive and yet somehow I like it and it gets more than average views (although no commments).

I'll probably delete it one of these days. Cheers, Michael

May 18 19 04:20 pm Link

Photographer

BlushResponse Studio

Posts: 11

Orlando, Florida, US

The House of Velvet wrote:
My style is quirky and not for everyone. Thus, I look at your images differently than the 20 year professional shooter that is judgy based on just that.  So let me take what I see in your Best & Worst Image and share it with you!  I won't get all technical and what not.  But I will give you an honest observation and why!

Feel free to take a look at my portfolio.

May 18 19 08:32 pm Link

Photographer

Znude!

Posts: 3320

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US

I would appreciate your time and thoughts.

May 19 19 10:10 am Link

Model

MatureModelMM

Posts: 2843

Detroit, Michigan, US

Please do mine when you have the time smile

(Note that you have to post links to anything that's M or 18+,  you can't directly show the photos in forum sections.)

May 19 19 11:21 am Link

Photographer

Jorge Kreimer

Posts: 3716

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Ok!

May 19 19 01:26 pm Link

Photographer

Decay of Memory

Posts: 682

Asheville, North Carolina, US

Sounds great, thanks.

May 20 19 03:55 am Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

BlushResponse Studio wrote:
Feel free to take a look at my portfolio.

Thank you for joining in!

It took me less than a minute to find the one i had issue with. . . .

<img src='https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/190520/20/5ce36b7caa54d.jpg' />

Expression and the large fluff of dead animal in the most unfortunate spot kills this one for me. 


The best I had to search for as I liked more than a few. . .

<img src='https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/190520/20/5ce36b7caa54d.jpg' />c

Same model best and worst.  I like the "real" feel of this and the posing with a suggestion here and there. It is a shot I like a great deal.

May 21 19 09:52 am Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

MatureModelMM wrote:
Please do mine when you have the time smile

(Note that you have to post links to anything that's M or 18+,  you can't directly show the photos in forum sections.)

Sooooo sorry!  sad

I edited mine will that edit the quote ones as well?

May 21 19 09:55 am Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

Jorge Kreimer wrote:
Ok!

Good Day Jorge!  Lovely, quirky, and strong fashion images!

Nope. . .  Don't eat your clothes!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180812/16/5b70be4200c59_m.jpg



Yep. . . .   Looove this it is chic and lovely!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140131/08/52ebcbd94cb57_m.jpg

May 21 19 09:59 am Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

Decay of Memory wrote:
Sounds great, thanks.

I love your art! 

This is my fave.  It is a wonderful combination of so much!  The horses eye combined with the clutching of the rope which could mean so many things and is so open for interpretation of the viewer.  This is a fabulous art piece of images.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31479794


On the flip side I offer this. . .

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130129/17/510877d84bb1b_m.jpg

i am searching, and searching and looking for my feels for this.  I can't find it, so I choose this as my least.

May 21 19 10:03 am Link

Photographer

Jorge Kreimer

Posts: 3716

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

The House of Velvet wrote:

Good Day Jorge!  Lovely, quirky, and strong fashion images!

Nope. . .  Don't eat your clothes!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/180812/16/5b70be4200c59_m.jpg



Yep. . . .   Looove this it is chic and lovely!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/140131/08/52ebcbd94cb57_m.jpg

Well, that's like your opinion, man... wink

May 21 19 10:48 am Link

Photographer

Decay of Memory

Posts: 682

Asheville, North Carolina, US

The House of Velvet wrote:

I love your art! 

This is my fave.  It is a wonderful combination of so much!  The horses eye combined with the clutching of the rope which could mean so many things and is so open for interpretation of the viewer.  This is a fabulous art piece of images.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/31479794


On the flip side I offer this. . .

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130129/17/510877d84bb1b_m.jpg

i am searching, and searching and looking for my feels for this.  I can't find it, so I choose this as my least.

Thank you for your time and thoughtfulness.

May 21 19 04:49 pm Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

Jorge Kreimer wrote:

Well, that's like your opinion, man... wink

Ohhhhh I am sorry I missed the profile page and that you're kind of a big deal.   Nope, I still think you shouldn't eat your clothes and yes, art is completely subjective.  wink   Drive Through!

May 23 19 07:55 am Link

Photographer

Znude!

Posts: 3320

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US

I'm feeling left out.

May 23 19 08:12 am Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

Znude! wrote:
I'm feeling left out.

Don't feel left out!  I loooove your avatar!  I also think you have a great port, it has diversity and and it shows you have range with your nudes so many are awesome.  I like your ability to crop to create something that lets me interpret what it is all about. So on to the meat of it!

Even though I like it, I give it the NOPE vote.  Bewbs!!!! They're whats for breakfast.  I would LOOVE it as that if her expression portrayed fun but the levity is not there and the intensity does not work for me with the shot.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/45133249

After your Avatar this is my favorite.  It is simple and just WORKS in all ways!  Use of light with the sheer, her expression, the pose, love it all!

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44215935

May 23 19 08:56 am Link

Photographer

Znude!

Posts: 3320

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US

The House of Velvet wrote:

Don't feel left out!  I loooove your avatar!  I also think you have a great port, it has diversity and and it shows you have range with your nudes so many are awesome.  I like your ability to crop to create something that lets me interpret what it is all about. So on to the meat of it!

Even though I like it, I give it the NOPE vote.  Bewbs!!!! They're whats for breakfast.  I would LOOVE it as that if her expression portrayed fun but the levity is not there and the intensity does not work for me with the shot.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/45133249

After your Avatar this is my favorite.  It is simple and just WORKS in all ways!  Use of light with the sheer, her expression, the pose, love it all!

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/44215935

Thanks so much. Now I no longer need to sulk.

May 23 19 09:33 am Link

Model

Robyn Leslie

Posts: 61

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

I would love your feedback particularly with my recent photos!

May 23 19 11:44 am Link

Photographer

Jorge Kreimer

Posts: 3716

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

The House of Velvet wrote:

Ohhhhh I am sorry I missed the profile page and that you're kind of a big deal.   Nope, I still think you shouldn't eat your clothes and yes, art is completely subjective.  wink   Drive Through!

I guess you've never seen "The Big Lebowsky". Oh well...

May 23 19 05:38 pm Link

Photographer

PhillipM

Posts: 8049

Nashville, Tennessee, US

I'm always game.  I won't comment either way on any of your observations or opinions.

Tear into it.

May 23 19 06:04 pm Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

PhillipM wrote:
I'm always game.  I won't comment either way on any of your observations or opinions.

Tear into it.

Nothing to tear into, you are fabulous.  I wish I was an eighth as good as you!

This image is my fave, it speaks volumes and is fantastic!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/060405/19/44345ac8cbf73_m.jpg


It was truly a search to find something to merit less than wonderful.  I choose this. . .   It is fluff in a sea of meaning.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080209/09/47adba62bd78b_m.jpg

An artist and photographer - to me - allows the image to create its' own place in time.   You are absolutely gifted in artistic creativity. And of course the one I struggle with. . . what the heck to do with all those freaking buttons on that annoying thing.
I will always call your portfolio "work I wish I had the ability to create!"  Thank you for sharing this with me.

May 24 19 06:52 am Link

Photographer

phantom of the light

Posts: 114

Albuquerque, New Mexico, US

I've been out of commission for awhile, but  please take a look.

May 24 19 11:17 am Link

Photographer

sospix

Posts: 23778

Orlando, Florida, US

Blast away Miss V  .  .  .  wink  Oh, and I enjoyed your use of inked models, nicely done  .  .  .  now, have at it!

SOS

May 24 19 01:28 pm Link

Photographer

Rik Williams

Posts: 4005

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Hit me smile

May 25 19 05:30 am Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

phantom of the light wrote:
I've been out of commission for awhile, but  please take a look.

Thank you for allowing me to see your work and share my observations. . .

I love this one. . .   The vast with the model and her pose is divine!  Being the picky witch I am I see it as "tiny in the vastness"  so I would have been completely giddy if she had an expression that was more lost or forlorn.  But that's just me looking for meaning in them all.  Just a gorgeous image is enough!

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/37214124

My least. . .

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34880853

Cute model, Flirty Pose, Bewb. . .  BUT  too "selfie snapshot" to go with the rest of your port.

xoxo

T

May 28 19 11:08 am Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

sospix wrote:
Blast away Miss V  .  .  .  wink  Oh, and I enjoyed your use of inked models, nicely done  .  .  .  now, have at it!

SOS

I think I love you!   Your images are super envy worthy in my opinion.  I just sat and stared and wished I had created something as fab as your port.  I went back over and over to this one as my fave.

Loooooooove it so much it is fabulous!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/141212/09/548b23f4b2690_m.jpg


I struggled, and struggled and struggled. . ..  so here. . .  Least
I lived in FL for so long this makes me wiggly inside, as I think.  "Snake!!!!!!"  But it's still a great image!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160601/07/574eeba35c3c8_m.jpg

May 28 19 11:16 am Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

Rik Williams wrote:
Hit me smile

Thank you for sharing such a technically perfect and lovely portfolio.  Your obvious understanding of the whole darn bag of tricks and artistic eye make your work lovely to view and allowed me to pay attention to your detail and hope to one day have a bit as much understanding of it all. 

I love this!  Not nakee but yet just as incredibly sexy and fantastic an image fully clothed!  I would buy whatever she was in the ad for in a second with this shot.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120526/22/4fc1bebaa45f2_m.jpg

Least. . .   Fabulous use of light and shadow.  But I am a complete hater of guitars, railroad track, and dipped hat images.  I know, I am a judgy b__tch!  But I still love you and your talent! 

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26491979

May 28 19 11:24 am Link

Photographer

The House of Velvet

Posts: 1429

Cumming, Georgia, US

Robyn Leslie wrote:
I would love your feedback particularly with my recent photos!

Thank you for sharing your portfolio with me!

I like the body of work with some really good lifestyle images.

This is my favorite!  It is pretty and makes me want to go to SOMA and buy something adorable!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/190520/12/5ce301d70fd6f_m.jpg

This is my least. . .   I understand the premise, but it makes me dizzy and you are just lost in the immense expanse of the image.  Not a fan!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/190520/12/5ce3020cea2a6_m.jpg

May 28 19 11:44 am Link

Photographer

phantom of the light

Posts: 114

Albuquerque, New Mexico, US

The House of Velvet wrote:

Thank you for allowing me to see your work and share my observations. . .

I love this one. . .   The vast with the model and her pose is divine!  Being the picky witch I am I see it as "tiny in the vastness"  so I would have been completely giddy if she had an expression that was more lost or forlorn.  But that's just me looking for meaning in them all.  Just a gorgeous image is enough!

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/37214124

My least. . .

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/34880853

Cute model, Flirty Pose, Bewb. . .  BUT  too "selfie snapshot" to go with the rest of your port.
I hesitated joining in as the other entries were so spectacular.  Thank you for the critique.

xoxo

T

May 28 19 12:22 pm Link

Photographer

sospix

Posts: 23778

Orlando, Florida, US

The House of Velvet wrote:

I think I love you!   Your images are super envy worthy in my opinion.  I just sat and stared and wished I had created something as fab as your port.  I went back over and over to this one as my fave.

Loooooooove it so much it is fabulous!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/141212/09/548b23f4b2690_m.jpg


I struggled, and struggled and struggled. . ..  so here. . .  Least
I lived in FL for so long this makes me wiggly inside, as I think.  "Snake!!!!!!"  But it's still a great image!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/160601/07/574eeba35c3c8_m.jpg

Well, thanks so much for the kind words Miss V, I'm glad you enjoyed "the stuff"  .  .  .  wink  I'm lucky enough to have worked with some wonderful models that help me bring what's in my mind's eye to fruition  .  .  .  much continued success with your work!

SOS

May 28 19 12:59 pm Link

Model

Robyn Leslie

Posts: 61

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

Thanks for the feedback. Folks really are enjoying the lifestyle photos! Interestingly a lot love the building because they feel it has a good ‘business mag” feel. Thank you for your feedback

May 29 19 10:43 am Link

Photographer

Rik Williams

Posts: 4005

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The House of Velvet wrote:

Thank you for sharing such a technically perfect and lovely portfolio.  Your obvious understanding of the whole darn bag of tricks and artistic eye make your work lovely to view and allowed me to pay attention to your detail and hope to one day have a bit as much understanding of it all. 

I love this!  Not nakee but yet just as incredibly sexy and fantastic an image fully clothed!  I would buy whatever she was in the ad for in a second with this shot.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120526/22/4fc1bebaa45f2_m.jpg

Least. . .   Fabulous use of light and shadow.  But I am a complete hater of guitars, railroad track, and dipped hat images.  I know, I am a judgy b__tch!  But I still love you and your talent! 

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/26491979

Thank you so much for the solid endorsement, I'm really happy you like the work I have to offer.
You also have some beautiful images of your own in your portfolio, loving your undergarment designs too smile

May 30 19 01:21 am Link