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Makeup Artist

Jennifer Nicole MUA

Posts: 324

Monterey, California, US

Do it! I need it! I just started 6 months ago...I'm super eager, I can't take not working enough!  Thank you in advance!

Apr 11 08 03:21 am Link

Photographer

jeffreyLEESERphoto

Posts: 307

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, US

Jessica Marie Williams wrote:
I'd appreciate one toooo!

Here ya go JMW

> dreamy dreamy
https://modelmayhm-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/070902/22/46db819ccbbfc_m.jpg

> hot hot
https://modelmayhm-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/070926/13/46fa919b65350_m.jpg

You give some real nice looks on your page, looks like you take direction well - and take to the styling well too.

Strongest images - 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 (love 6), 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 19

Weakest:
3, just not as good as 2
13 - cute, but not over the top cute - which is what you want for that kind of shot
15 - awkward set up, not flattering to you
18 - you just look kind of bored really


Well done, cheers >

Apr 11 08 03:22 am Link

Photographer

Tetzloff Photography

Posts: 326

Chicago, Illinois, US

ooo I would absolutely love to hear what you think

Apr 11 08 03:33 am Link

Photographer

548573

Posts: 1955

Moraga, California, US

Wow, beautiful work Jeffrey. I can learn a lot from you. Please have a go!

Apr 11 08 03:33 am Link

Photographer

Uniquely U Images

Posts: 482

Spokane, Missouri, US

please

Apr 11 08 03:38 am Link

Photographer

Uniquely U Images

Posts: 482

Spokane, Missouri, US

please

Apr 11 08 03:38 am Link

Model

Rachel Jaffe

Posts: 71

Delray Beach, Florida, US

I'd like one!

Apr 11 08 03:41 am Link

Photographer

Vividshots - Monica Eng

Posts: 326

Chicago, Illinois, US

moi aussi!

Apr 11 08 06:03 am Link

Photographer

DLA Photography

Posts: 273

Casper, Wyoming, US

jeffreyLEESERphoto wrote:

kool
https://img6.modelmayhem.com/070309/10/45f17f09f2146_m.jpg

sweet
https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080226/22/47c4dfc16d2bf_m.jpg

Some good variety of setting, you have a nice eye for that.
And some nice light captures too, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 19

17-18 are a little too contrasty, 16 is a little flat.

And i like 2 & 4 on page 2


I really like the feel of shot 4 on page 1, I just wish she had a more fun/light expression - the setting is so pretty - and she looks she is trying to remember when her car inspection needs to get done. If you have  shot from that series with a smile - post it!


> take care !

Thank you very much for actually sticking in there and getting around to me. You sure bit off a big bite by offering to do this and its not often that you see these go much further than page 5 or 6.
Again thank you.
Dan

Apr 11 08 08:52 am Link

Model

Kacenka

Posts: 63

Ardee, Louth, Ireland

tell me what do you think please:)

Apr 11 08 08:54 am Link

Model

D_G

Posts: 27

New York, New York, US

Ive only had a few shoots but Ill take the critique

Apr 11 08 08:58 am Link

Photographer

Darkminded Angels

Posts: 3

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Would love it, thank you!

Apr 11 08 09:05 am Link

Photographer

Phoebe DeSantis

Posts: 318

Wayne, New Jersey, US

Let me know what your think.  smile

Apr 11 08 10:04 am Link

Photographer

weeseing photography

Posts: 21

Nashville, Tennessee, US

If you have a moment, please...

Apr 11 08 10:33 am Link

Photographer

lynxkarma photography

Posts: 1043

New York, New York, US

Can I make it as a fashion photographer?

Apr 11 08 10:34 am Link

Model

Sabia Dreams

Posts: 6

Issaquah, Washington, US

Thanks a bunch. smile

Apr 11 08 12:26 pm Link

Photographer

Dorie Fiouris

Posts: 24

Hiram, Georgia, US

would love one

Apr 11 08 01:16 pm Link

Photographer

NN Star Photography

Posts: 819

Howell, New Jersey, US

me  smile

Apr 11 08 01:17 pm Link

Photographer

Fizzybubbly

Posts: 824

New York, New York, US

JIC Photography  wrote:

Look at you man... Amazing work!!! Why do you even need my opinion.. You know you are good... Love the shots, concepts, lighting, Models very nice!!!! Keep shooting and  send some of those models up north...


JOHN

Awww shucks.   Thanks John smile

Apr 11 08 02:18 pm Link

Model

Elley S

Posts: 1153

Los Angeles, California, US

jeffreyLEESERphoto wrote:

I like 2, 7, 9

the last shot, to be honest - no one will take you seriously if you have that on there.
Just keep the good stuff.

You will need some better studio shots, see what you can get going for TF.

Best of luck >

Thanks you for your time!  I agree with you on the last one...I originally had it on there to add a little humor...but now it's hit the trash can!

Keep on being amazing!  smile

Apr 11 08 06:45 pm Link

Model

KJ KJ

Posts: 170

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Not sure if I am too late but..

feedback please! smile

Apr 11 08 06:49 pm Link

Photographer

Rik Austin

Posts: 12164

Austin, Texas, US

Went back through twice to make sure but I got missed and I would appreciate a critique.  Thanks.

Apr 11 08 07:29 pm Link

Photographer

Micaella Martinez

Posts: 13

Livermore, California, US

Love to see what you think

Apr 11 08 07:42 pm Link

Model

SinfulInnocence

Posts: 175

Springfield, Massachusetts, US

I would love to hear wat yall think!!!!

Apr 11 08 07:57 pm Link

Photographer

Robert Branch

Posts: 15

Columbus, Ohio, US

jeffreyLEESERphoto wrote:

AHHH - my bad - just went right to the pix this time, I do try to check the bio first - I SUCK!

but.....kind of the same as far as my thoughts the first time - get in close when you shoot.

Start off pulled back, get the scene - see if you like it - then move in closer with every 2nd or 3rd shot, till you are right in there, model filling the frame of the shot.
When you look at all your photos from the shoot, you will know what worked best when you see it.

And change up the settings if you can, get some more color in there too.

Sorry about the mix up Robert

thanks for critiquing my stuff, that series is the first shoot with a model that i've done so any advice is greatly appreciated. learning studio lighting right now so hopefully my portfolio will get better with the new skills gained from that.

Apr 12 08 02:20 am Link

Photographer

Kelly Sedivec-Ealy

Posts: 2704

Iowa City, Iowa, US

I would love to know

Apr 12 08 11:58 am Link

Model

Courtney King

Posts: 280

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

I would love to know what I need to work on! wink

Apr 12 08 12:28 pm Link

Photographer

Sac OC Boudoir Photo

Posts: 318

Sacramento, California, US

I guess I'm in.

Apr 12 08 12:34 pm Link

Model

Rosemary Zapata

Posts: 151

Houston, Texas, US

I'm still interested in your opinion... thanks!

Apr 12 08 12:43 pm Link

Model

Autumn Lynn

Posts: 213

Sparta, New Jersey, US

Do me, do me! I'm curious even though I've worked with both of you...

Apr 12 08 01:09 pm Link

Model

Vandenbudenmayer

Posts: 357

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

I would love to be critiqued! Thanks!

Stephanie

Apr 12 08 01:25 pm Link

Model

Ronnie Jones Star

Posts: 112

Portland, Oregon, US

jeffreyLEESERphoto wrote:

hi
Taking into account what you describe as your interests - here is what i like best.
shots #1, 2, 8, 12, 15, 19

If you like the darker - go for it, get dark!

https://modelmayhm-1.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/071214/11/4762b1efd26a0_m.jpg
More like this one, kool shot - try some more setting/theme shots.

later!

Thank you, I appreciate it.  smile

Apr 12 08 01:29 pm Link

Model

AngelEyes Kari

Posts: 2093

Milaca, Minnesota, US

I want one.  smile

Apr 12 08 01:33 pm Link

Photographer

jeffreyLEESERphoto

Posts: 307

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, US

Back to crit - will get to as many as we can...

Apr 12 08 03:42 pm Link

Photographer

jeffreyLEESERphoto

Posts: 307

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, US

Lauren Currie wrote:
Please critique me.
Thank you

> kool shot
https://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080409/02/47fc614652700_m.jpg

> your best looks - sleek & confident
https://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080317/04/47de2fe6594ab_m.jpg


You carry a consistent quality level in your posing, and you take to the styling very nicely. You look good outside & in.

Major problem, while the double & triple shot series images can be nice & offer you more looks, too many and you don't have enough strong single images of yourself that capture the viewer instantly - like a great single image can.

I am curious to see if you could re-post #5 or 12, with just one of those images, not the series.

Otherwise - you are there, great work

> cheers

Apr 12 08 03:55 pm Link

Photographer

jeffreyLEESERphoto

Posts: 307

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, US

Eric wrote:
Looks like you have your work cut out for you but if you don't get burned out by this point I'd love to have a critique.

> eye catchy
https://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080218/17/47ba091ce4379_m.jpg

> bright & clean
https://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080104/09/477e466b4ecf6_m.jpg

Good sense of color in the studio, some nice scenic shots too - the darker shots in settings, have a nice composed feel to them.

Maybe a few too many straight shots of models in studio with gray background - too many weaken the overall quality.
And that 2nd shot on page 2, really stood out in a bad way - depression or sadness are emotions worth putting into image, but this one is flat - either make it even more hearth wrenching - or don't use it - it just hangs there and kills the fun of viewing some of the other nice shots.

The black reflective surface shots - good look for you.

> take care

Apr 12 08 04:02 pm Link

Photographer

BKLYNX

Posts: 68

Brooklyn, New York, US

HEY OVER HERE

Apr 12 08 04:07 pm Link

Photographer

jeffreyLEESERphoto

Posts: 307

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, US

SophieS wrote:
Hi, i'd really love to hear what you think.

> nice
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080331/12/47f10fc28c005_m.jpg

> good capture
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080330/08/47ef865b34a46_m.jpg

Some nice looks - too many in the same settings though.
Best to choose the one that you really dig, then shelf the others till you need a change.

Solid shots #3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12 (but I do like 5 better), 13, 19, 20


> A very good look for fashion - best of luck to you

Apr 12 08 04:08 pm Link

Photographer

jeffreyLEESERphoto

Posts: 307

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, US

Grego Cesco wrote:
sure I'll have a go

> slick
https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080323/09/47e65ea3bb8a9_m.jpg

> hey mate!
https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080409/20/47fd6289bdcda_m.jpg

You have the street/fashion look down. It works for you.
But only a couple with good studio light & color punch - get some more of that, with maybe 1 or 2 more clean fashion pix, in studio again, and this is a really great portfolio

You note on your page that bigger & better is on it's way - let me know if I called it right......

> cheers

Apr 12 08 04:12 pm Link

Photographer

jeffreyLEESERphoto

Posts: 307

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, US

Rick Zane wrote:
I am pretty new to photography.. I enjoy taking pictures.. let me know what you think so far..

Hey Rick

You hooked up with some attractive models, but don't rush to post all of the pix at once - kind of overkill. Less is more at first, just keep the strong shots.
And maybe a few too many shots that well....leave not much to the imagination - too much of that can also be overkill.
Go ahead - tease us, it can be fun!

The ones I would keep - #1, 8, 9, 12, 16
Shelf some of the others till you get more up here, or you get bored and want to change something.


> best of luck in Charm City

Apr 12 08 04:18 pm Link