America's Next Top Model Contestant

[Mazedawg]

This is my first post so I guess I'll introduce myself with a couple of pics of a young lady (friend) that tried out for ANTM. The show had a casting call this past week and here are a few samples of what she showed them. Keep in mind that the show generally looks for ladies with very little modeling experience to keep the audience interested. Please comment on anything you think can make the pictures better or more interesting. Thanks!

[Michaelmjc]

Very beautiful girl, Welcome to the forum!

[Carzee]

For your first post? Wow. Now, how you gonna maintain that high standard? Very impressive.

[markubig]

I love the 2nd shot. she looks a little uncomfortable in the 1st. other than that, they are both well done. Looking forward to more work from you.

Welcome to the forum!

[hollow]

Good work ! The second one is excellent !

[jO3]

I have to hop on the bandwagon to say that the 2nd one captures my attention a bit more than the first!

Great shots! How long have you been shooting for?

The only thing that I would personally PP would be to bump up the contrast a bit in the pics... and maybe saturate the first picture a little. Other than that, these shots are amazing, and a great way to start off your membership to the forums!

Welcome!

[skade]

Great work! The second is awesome!

[cjm]

Great work! The second is awesome!Agreed, what skade said.

[Mazedawg]

Thanks for all the great comments.

I've been shooting for a little over 4 yrs and hovering over this forum for a little over a year. My first and only camera for awhile was the EOS Rebel(black body-bought in '98 or '99). I recently upgraded to the 20D and decided to get a little more involved in the art.

The only thing that I would personally PP would be to bump up the contrast a bit in the pics... and maybe saturate the first picture a little.

I'm glad you mentioned the saturation as I did increase the levels some but didn't want to pump it up too much for fear of oversaturating the reds. I wanted to give it that extra pop but maybe I could give it a little more. - Thanks for the suggestion.

[RI Xterra]

Kewl picture and an excellent model..I love them lips...;)

[Ballen Photo]

Welcome to the forum. I'm with the majority this time with the second shot getting the nod. :D
-Bruce

[Fer]

Welcome to the forum, she is a beautiful girl and you should keep working with her. Nice shots.

[wcstory]

#2 is a KEEPER!


Welcome to the forum.

Bill

[am_pitbull_terrier]

2 also grabbed my attention. Nice work. Welcome to the forum

[DocFrankenstein]

Very good pictures :)

What lighting did you use?

[Mazedawg]

Thanks for the great comments, you know how to make a new poster feel welcomed.

I hope to bring many more pics of this young lady and other models as the opportunities arise.


Very good pictures http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif

What lighting did you use?


I only used natural lightning and the 580. Some Photoshop post processing but mainly to saturate the reds a little more in the first picture.

[drewmk2]

Wonderful! I don't think the saturation needs to be touched one bit. Looks great! I'm ready for more.

[fitz]

i like your shots a lot.

just wondering though...has there been any post work done on the skin specifically on the face/cheeks, or is the sort of blauchy skin natural? almost looks like it could blended/smoothed out a bit...

but overall nice shots.

[Dante King]

very beautiful model. nice work.

[PhotosGuy]

Nice shots.

[sixshot]

#2 is great. :eyes

[Mazedawg]

just wondering though...has there been any post work done on the skin specifically on the face/cheeks, or is the sort of blauchy skin natural? almost looks like it could blended/smoothed out a bit...




She's still in her acne years and her skin is a little blauchy. I tried to smooth it out a little bit but not too much for fear of making it look spotty. I'm still trying to developing my photoshop skills.

Thanks

[marie]

she is a beautiful girl
I especially love the second shot

I think her hand is a little too white though , as is that same side of the top she is wearing



welcome to the forum

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif

[RbrtPtikLeoSeny]

Hm, I think they're great. Great shots to get her started, and well done by you. Keep up the good work, and welcome to the forum.

[Claire]

Really nice shots and the 2nd is great. Geesh, reminds me of a thread on a Swedish photography forum regarding the Swedish version of Top Model. The pics on the official website are horrible!