Please help me choose a portfolio pic for university!

So i need to pick one or maybe two people pictures to use in a portfolio for University. im looking for some help in deciding which 2 are the best, so if you could rank the top 2 pictures and state why, that would help, ALOT

Thanks!!

(im leaning towards number 5 and either number 7 or 8 right now...)


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7 and 9 are awesome if you ask me, it differs from you others shots too so maybe that's why I prefer it!?

Me too, 7 and 9.
9 has a lot of drama.

#5 and 7 are really nice.

dave

#1 because its less posed and more natural feeling and editorial

next choice was more difficult as the others don't have the above qualities IMO

I prefer #1 and #7. These two seem more spontaneous and natural; great images. I also prefer the overall composition. #5 and #9 are my next favorites. The others aren't bad but the models are all looking directly into the lens on most of them which isn't my personal preference. I'm sure any of these would work well for you. Good luck with your portfolio. I am sure you will do very well.

So it looks like #7 for sure..
and either #1 or #9

its funny cus the set #1 was from, was a "hey wanna go take pics today?" "sure ill be over in 10" kinda shoot lol. and number #7 was from a photowalk with my best friend and i was like "go sit up there it looks kinda cool" haha

Thanks sooo much for your input everyone! if anyone else has any more suggestions fee free to post

my vote goes to 7 and 9.

Argh. Stupid water marks. I knew they were gonna show up lol. Sorry guys I'll remove them when I get home.

Thanks for the vote! I think I'll definatly be putting 7 in. And most likely number 9.
I'm just wondering if I should do 2 portraits and a sports picture, 2 portraits and a ladscape/lifestyle, or just 3 portraits... Hmmm.

Ps, here's the 20 I've narrowed it down too if anyone is interested http://www.brendanryde​r.com …o/Pictures/1231​6997_bCnQp

i personally like #1, #5. IMO...it look more relax to me, and yea...if the watermark is not right across the photos...

alan'10

8 & 9 Do it for me

i like #5, 8, and 9. they show range.

5 a casual on location shot
8 a portrait
9 sports portrait, it's just diffrent from 8

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I like 5 and 9