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Originally Posted by mikesouth
You may discount my critique if you like...I don't care but the fact is I shoot magazine layouts for many major publications including Genesis, Hustler and tons more. What I do on my sites is intentionally amateurish.
If you aren't open to learn how to be better you won't get any better.
first of all learn to shoot good photos without using photoshop then learn to use photoshop to make them a bit better without evidence that they were photoshopped.
Technically theres about a zillion things wrong with that pic including the composition (learn the rule of thirds)
You subject is under exposed but at least a half stop
The book case looks as though its on the side of a hill....always compose your shots with straight edges straight up and down or across.
have your model wear colors that compliment the background and when she wears stockings make sure they are the same height on both legs
shall I continue?
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Truthfully? No, there isnt much there to brag about there, even you still have a lot to learn judging by your work. Dont get me wrong, your a good photographer, but now days with the technology that we have this doesnt take anything special anymore and anyone that picks up a cam can be shooting in no time and selling content or creating it for sites easily. Her photography allthough needs a little work isnt bad at all and would work just fine for her members area.
The way you do things will not always work for everyone else. Its not your photography thats making you look bad to her, its the layout and design and the fact that you have not invested the money to hire a proper designer to compliment your work because honestly, the graphics on your site are terrible. My comment is in no way meant to insult you but if you want to have bragging rights and be able to offer advice and actually have people listen then you have to present what you offer with an airtight presentation.