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Mar 9, 2019 13:16:12   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
charlienow wrote:
there have been some cruel responses to your post...attacking your model is uncalled for...suggesting that she smile and try to relax are great suggestions...if she/you are going for the morose look she still needs to relax...engage with her...have her move into the positions not just pose...as someone mentioned use bursts to take the photo...with her moving a little...i think i would prefer the last 2 shots if you were away from the wall more...she needs a little arch in her back to not appear so stiff...I think that the sitting shot in this circumstance is not so good...maybe have her head tilt down some to aid in the morose look...and of course fill flash would have helped the shot a lot...

the snow is cool or should i say cold...

Keep practicing and it will come together for you...and the model
there have been some cruel responses to your post.... (show quote)


Cruel and uncalled for? not in the least, a bit harsh? maybe, But its hard to drive a nail with a tack hammer.I have seem critiques that would make a statue cry.
I have worked with what some call wanna be models or one expression models over the years, usually if they didn't improve by the second session I didn't do a third session. However I had a female assistant that was a fantastic model, great with makeup and helping the models with poses and outfits.
My advice to the photographer is study The Old Masters paintings and other great photographers images for a guide to lighting, then practice, practice, practice!!! When I first began photographing models I had many images that resembled the OP's, some of the critiques where not pretty, but I made want to better.
I am the hardest judge of of my work now, if it don't REALLY suit me it is never displayed.

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Mar 9, 2019 14:38:55   #
charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA
 
Manglesphoto wrote:
Cruel and uncalled for? not in the least, a bit harsh? maybe, But its hard to drive a nail with a tack hammer.I have seem critiques that would make a statue cry.
I have worked with what some call wanna be models or one expression models over the years, usually if they didn't improve by the second session I didn't do a third session. However I had a female assistant that was a fantastic model, great with makeup and helping the models with poses and outfits.
My advice to the photographer is study The Old Masters paintings and other great photographers images for a guide to lighting, then practice, practice, practice!!! When I first began photographing models I had many images that resembled the OP's, some of the critiques where not pretty, but I made want to better.
I am the hardest judge of of my work now, if it don't REALLY suit me it is never displayed.
Cruel and uncalled for? not in the least, a bit ha... (show quote)


i was not referring to his photos, lighting, etc...i was referring to "Now, being totally honest: Your model is too brash....Unflattering red hair and lipstick...pock marked face...chunky build....and at least to me, generally unattractive. (Can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.)" as part of a post by largobob...

the photographer asked for input as to his skills, not the looks of his model...i dont think he is a portrait photographer or even a pro at this point but is trying to improve his skills

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Mar 9, 2019 16:52:06   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
charlienow wrote:
i was not referring to his photos, lighting, etc...i was referring to "Now, being totally honest: Your model is too brash....Unflattering red hair and lipstick...pock marked face...chunky build....and at least to me, generally unattractive. (Can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.)" as part of a post by largobob...

the photographer asked for input as to his skills, not the looks of his model...i dont think he is a portrait photographer or even a pro at this point but is trying to improve his skills
i was not referring to his photos, lighting, etc..... (show quote)

Never mind

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