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[oldmacman]

May I ask...was this person paying you or was it a TFP shoot? From a photographic standpoint, there's not a lot technically poor about the photos. They could use some more skin detail and I think the lighting is actually a little too even, but that's about it. If she chose her own wardrobe and did her own makeup, then I might say a lot of this is her fault. However, if you're doing a TFP shoot with your own portfolio in mind, I think it's up to you to say, "Hey, that eye makeup looks pretty retarded. Could we tone it down, please?" or "You look like a slutty zebra...how about letting me take some photos of you wearing acceptable clothes when you're done looking ridiculous?" In fact, I suspect it could have been predicted that this person was not a diamond in the rough and you might have been better off passing on the opportunity unless she was paying you. And even then I would avoid putting these photos in my portfolio. This person certainly does not belong on your home-page. It's doing you more harm than good.

It was a TFP shoot. Makeup was done by an MUA, believe it or not, and outfits were selected by the model. I wasn't loving the makeup and I don't hate the outfits. The makeup took too long to ask for a redo. If anything, I wish I could have gotten better flow out of the model, which is my job. Part of it is the comfort thing and letting go of the tension and I get that it's hard the first time people work together, especially for the person in front of the camera.

 

[Alpha]

I would chalk it up as a learning experience, then. But I suppose it really comes down to what you want out of the shoot. What do you want?

 

[oldmacman]

I would chalk it up as a learning experience, then. But I suppose it really comes down to what you want out of the shoot. What do you want?

I'm looking to generate samples of work to expand the Model Portfolio section of my portfolio.

 

[honoryourlife]

I would chalk it up as a learning experience, then. But I suppose it really comes down to what you want out of the shoot. What do you want?

I'm looking to generate samples of work to expand the Model Portfolio section of my portfolio.

If you are going to do that, don't use these.

 

[oldmacman]

If you are going to do that, don't use these.

Lot's of people want a vanity shoot... their one time in front of a camera where they pretend they are a model. They get quality images with attention to processing. If you read this thread, you know the makeup and clothes were not my selection. If you want a set where I have controlled the outfit and accessories, check out the model with a new hat thread.

 

[honoryourlife]

If you are going to do that, don't use these.

Lot's of people want a vanity shoot... their one time in front of a camera where they pretend they are a model. They get quality images with attention to processing. If you read this thread, you know the makeup and clothes were not my selection. If you want a set where I have controlled the outfit and accessories, check out the model with a new hat thread.

I read the whole thread. But what I replied to was that you wanted to generate samples that you could use for a portfolio, was that not it?

If that's the case, I wouldn't use these. Due to the makeup/clothes and just her face in general I don't find very pleasing. She reminds me of a who.

The photos were executed well, however. Good job.

But if she wants to use them for her portfolio, let her. Haha.