Just starting out :) 19y0 F

[karissabest]

So this was part of an erotic self-portrait series I did.
It is unusual as it appears like art. I did quite a bit to the image to get it to this.
What are you thoughts. And before you ask (as embarrassing as it is) yes it is me

I don't know if I would call that an erotic photo. It looks more like you're about to fall over drunk rather than be erotic. Is the plate dirty? I can't tell it looks like mash potatoes, but if I were to make it erotic I would have left a full dinner plate, and get more feeling in your eyes and tension on your face. That will help give the impression that you're ready to go right now, screw this wonderful dinner we've prepared.... Erotic... That would seem more erotic to me than "hey I just finished dinner, let me finish this drink and then lets go." If it were possible it would be sweet to have the door to the bedroom in the background so you can see the bed. What lighting did you use for this? It looks very yellow, maybe you could correct the white balance in PP. Sorry if that's too much, I like the idea, and I think I see what you're going for.

Cheers

PART OF AN EROTIC SERIES YOU DUMB ARSE BUT IM NOT GOING TO POST NUDE PICS ON HERE WITH RUDE PEOPLE LIKE YOU TO SEE

 

[kasperjd4]

Clearly you cannot read or interpret anything I said. Did I say anything about being nude? No. Did I say change what you're wearing? No.Did I say you had to listen to anything I said? No. Eroticism doesn't have to have anything to do with being nude. You could have an intensely erotic photo with a woman fully dressed, in a turtle neck, jeans, and tennis shoes. Being erotic is to arouse sexual desire.

You asked for our thoughts on the image. Don't get all upset if you don't like what we say. Obviously by reading other peoples posts they also didn't get this being an Erotic series self portrait either. If you want us to say oh great, wonderful job, you're amazing, perfect photography!! Then what is the point of posting pictures in the first place. Forums exist so we can learn from each other and share ideas. Sorry my critique was to harsh for you, but if this was harsh, good luck on any Internet Forum.

I mean none of this in a rude way, nor was my comments on your photo rude, I was simply stating my ideas and comments towards your photo. If you meant it in another way which I'm not understanding. Please explain to me what you mean this photo to express so that I can understand it.

Cheers

 

[karissabest]

Clearly you cannot read or interpret anything I said. Did I say anything about being nude? No. Did I say change what you're wearing? No.Did I say you had to listen to anything I said? No. Eroticism doesn't have to have anything to do with being nude. You could have an intensely erotic photo with a woman fully dressed, in a turtle neck, jeans, and tennis shoes. Being erotic is to arouse sexual desire.

You asked for our thoughts on the image. Don't get all upset if you don't like what we say. Obviously by reading other peoples posts they also didn't get this being an Erotic series self portrait either. If you want us to say oh great, wonderful job, you're amazing, perfect photography!! Then what is the point of posting pictures in the first place. Forums exist so we can learn from each other and share ideas. Sorry my critique was to harsh for you, but if this was harsh, good luck on any Internet Forum.

I mean none of this in a rude way, nor was my comments on your photo rude, I was simply stating my ideas and comments towards your photo. If you meant it in another way which I'm not understanding. Please explain to me what you mean this photo to express so that I can understand it.

Cheers

Well, that was meant to be directly at everyone not just you. So THIS IS TO EVERYONE: I joined this site to further my experience in photography and receive comments on improvements. Rather, people welcomed warmly by saying I was a joke and criticizing EVERYTHING. Every photo has upsides and things that could be kept the way they are? For instance the whole image might be awful except for the perspective. Generally people point out the flaws then say something positive, so then you know you're at least doing something right. For everyone calling me a joke: Did you not start somewhere? This is why I am here- Not to be criticized but rather pointed in a good direction. You should be ashamed that you have stooped so low as to make someone feel incompetent just because you are either bored or don't want to help someone. To be honest, I was shocked at the responses.

 

[kundalini]

PART OF AN EROTIC SERIES YOU DUMB ARSE BUT IM NOT GOING TO POST NUDE PICS ON HERE WITH RUDE PEOPLE LIKE YOU TO SEE

Erotica, sorry, good erotica rarely displays nudity. Much like Hitchcock would elude to horror without showing blood, guts and gore. The genuine artist will leave it to the viewers imagination to connect the dots.

I haven't read all the posts because this seems to be another boring thread, but you have much to learn about photography particularly if you wish to start a photography business.

There have been some pearls of wisdom given to you thus far (thanks MissCream) but you have to understand the motivation...... to improve your skill set so that you are in a better position to start that business of yours.

 

[mwcfarms]

Hon how do you expect to grown if you cant accept the critique. You made a pretty bold statement saying your well known and have been studying for a while. Yet your pictures are very amateur. If you expect us to take you seriously you need to show us why. There are tonnes of people that join this forum every day and some are trolling, proclaiming to be amazing and yet the stuff they post is anything but. If you want to be taken seriously, you take the picture you think is best, tell us why and what was going through your head when you took it, the settings you took it at and then we give you feed back. You then take that critique and glean whatever you find helpful. Making excuses should not be part of that process. Give us the information ahead of time and then you won't have to explain the whys.

 

[karissabest]

Here are some I took yesterday while trying to take on things said. Do you think I am at least improving? And please don't post (includes EVERYONE) if you are just going to be an awful person towards me. I haven't treated you like **** so treat me with the same respect.

 

[kundalini]

Here are some I took yesterday while trying to take on things said. Do you think I am at least improving? And please don't post (includes EVERYONE) if you are just going to be an awful person towards me. I haven't treated you like **** so treat me with the same respect.

Is the shouting necessary?

Your pictures suck. Wanna know why?

 

[karissabest]

Here are some I took yesterday while trying to take on things said. Do you think I am at least improving? And please don't post (includes EVERYONE) if you are just going to be an awful person towards me. I haven't treated you like **** so treat me with the same respect.

Is the shouting necessary?

Your pictures suck. Wanna know why?

Not if you are going to speak to me like that. I would rather learn from someone kind and respectful

 

[mwcfarms]

Ok first things first. You need to read up on composition and rule of thirds. What most find pleasing in the structure of the photograph. Yours are lacking this principle and makes them kinda of look snapshotish for lack of a better word. Grab the book understanding exposure by Bryan Peterson or the Photographers Eye by Michael Freeman. Once you have read those and started applying the principles to your pictures I bet you will find them better received.

 

[480sparky]

Here are some I took yesterday while trying to take on things said. Do you think I am at least improving? And please don't post (includes EVERYONE) if you are just going to be an awful person towards me. I haven't treated you like **** so treat me with the same respect.

Honestly?

The first photo looks like it's taken at a family reunion with a cell phone for the purpose of showing Grandma that you're '3 months along'.
Exposure and white balance are out of the ballpark. That, or it's a Walgreens print that's been sitting in the front dash of your car for 6 years.

The second is too contrasty, shadows are too deep, and what is that monstrosity growing out of that poor girls' neck?

 

[karissabest]

Ok first things first. You need to read up on composition and rule of thirds. What most find pleasing in the structure of the photograph. Yours are lacking this principle and makes them kinda of look snapshotish for lack of a better word. Grab the book understanding exposure by Bryan Peterson or the Photographers Eye by Michael Freeman. Once you have read those and started applying the principles to your pictures I bet you will find them better received.

ok thankyou for the polite response. I will definitely do this!
In the meantime, These photos were an attempt at rule of thirds and perspective. Do you think they are close to what you are pointing at? (I know they still need alot of work)

 

[subscuck]

Google "making watermarks in gimp". That should help with your watermark issue.

 

[karissabest]

Google "making watermarks in gimp". That should help with your watermark issue.

Thankyou but I don't need it. I finished making my watermark last night but these photos haven't been updated yet

 

[mwcfarms]

The very last one is. But be careful when framing that you dont have distracting objects coming out of bodies. So trees coming out of someones head or the bush that is coming out of his side. Try and get some background separation when its really busy like that or move yourself or them so its not distracting from your subject. The second not so much, you don't have a clear subject really. Sorry. The other thing is both of these are totally 100% out of focus. Practice on still objects until you get focusing down. Then move to people.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Noone is treating you with disrespect. We may have cracked a few jokes but I assure you it was not mean spirited. Ease up a bit. Noone on here has to give you an "atta boy" before being blunt and honest about the problems in your photography. Some people feel the need to operate that way, some don't. It doesn't mean they are being malicious, it just means they are busy and don't want to waste anymore of their time than they have to.

How about sharing some info like your camera set up for instance and what you were going for with these shots? Your most recent don't really seem any better. You are clipping hands in both frames. Clipping the guys head in the second frame. The first has a very green colorcast to it and looks overexposed. The second frame has terrible lighting with shadows all over everyones face. Try finding more even lighting or waiting for a better time of day if you are going to plan for portraits. Also, the focus in the second one seems very soft especially given that its a small size and should hide that flaw more easily. Your focus should be on the eyes more than anything. This picture doesn't seem to have anything in focus. I would give advice, but I have no idea what you are using or not using. Do some reading on composition and read your camera manual as well. ( This is easily available on Google so that you can atleast get a rough idea of stuff and then others can help with any questions or confusion on here )


NOTE: I was talking about the previous two recent pics, not the rule of thirds attempts. The second of which was a decent effort. The biggest problem with everything that jumps out to me is the softness and low contrast of all of the shots. Perhaps look up some tutorials on gimp for adjusting levels/contrast and sharpening. Although, at this small of a size, if they are that soft it makes me think thats its something you should be fixing behind the camera and not in the post processing.