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joejonest

Posts: 1

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Portfolio is small at the moment but adding more soon hopefully.

May 27 19 08:21 am Link

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Shadow Dancer

Posts: 9782

Bellingham, Washington, US

With the exception of the linked photo, you are shooting up the model's nose in this series, not flattering.
The brighter, more reflective glitter-paint detract's from the eyes of the model. I felt like this reduced my sense of "connection" with the subject/photo. Keep shooting and experimenting!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/190526/21/5ceb63384e998.jpg

May 29 19 09:57 am Link

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BMA PHOTO

Posts: 53

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, US

joejonest wrote:
Portfolio is small at the moment but adding more soon hopefully.

Hi Joe,
Watch the cropping. Don't chop up body parts, frame the model and have to stop all the wrinkles.

have fun!

Jul 28 19 07:02 am Link

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Orca Bay Images

Posts: 33877

Arcata, California, US

Shadow Dancer wrote:
With the exception of the linked photo, you are shooting up the model's nose in this series, not flattering.
The brighter, more reflective glitter-paint detract's from the eyes of the model. I felt like this reduced my sense of "connection" with the subject/photo. Keep shooting and experimenting!

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/190526/21/5ceb63384e998.jpg

It's damned annoying to have the OP delete that series of images based on one critique. I'd have liked to see those images. I find that one image fascinating. Yes, these eyes don't dominate, but the smeared multicolored paint forces a concentration on that model's incredible facial structure. I could stare at that face for weeks.

As for the remaining series of the blonde in white, every one in the series is a miss. Chopped off the hands every time.

Jul 28 19 01:58 pm Link

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Lee_Photography

Posts: 9863

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/190526/21/5ceb666f8ce05_m.jpg

Suggestion for a different crop
Bring the bottom up to just above the elbows, bring the sides so they just touch her arms, then lower the top.

The why, if you crop above the first joint the image will be more pleasing, bring the sides in eliminated the gutters areas to the side of the model that will allow the viewers eyes to wander off the bottom of the image. Bring the top of photo down just to balance off the image.

I wish you well

Jul 31 19 08:43 am Link