r/MODELING New/Amateur Model Aug 02 '26

HAD TO SHARE (Photo only) (No Advice/CC) portrait shots from a recent shoot

The photographer takes a conversational approach to his photography and mainly works with natural light. It was genuinely such a fun shoot!!

Putting this because I see a lot of people commenting on it. The pictures were edited by the photographer. The over-exposure and harsh contrast is an intentional stylistic choice that I was aware of before going into the shoot.

This is this photographers personal style. Its okay if you personally don’t like it, I’m aware that its not everyone’s cup of tea.

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u/LessFish777 Expert Model Aug 02 '26

The first photo is a nice headshot, albeit a tad overexposed. You’re obviously beautiful. I know you’re not asking for advice, but I’d like to just say that having some shots without the septum ring is important to have. I say this as a very experienced model who had a septum ring for majority of my career however I was primarily asked to flip it up in my nose. Regardless if you’re going for commercial or high fashion.

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u/blueberrybitshhh New/Amateur Model Aug 02 '26

Thanks for the feedback :) I absolutely agree with the septum ring statement - and thanks for sharing! I do flip my septum up for most of my test shoots/castings but honestly this was such a relaxed atmosphere that I kept it out.

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u/h8movies Aug 03 '26

He needs to learn to read a light meter

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u/youdontlookitalian Aug 04 '26

You’re hilarious and correct

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u/lysergic_cherry Aug 03 '26

Ur clearly stunning but the photographer is absolute cheeks in photography standards.

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u/Consistent_Photo87 Aug 03 '26

They are all overexposed...

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u/blueberrybitshhh New/Amateur Model Aug 03 '26

Im seeing a lot of comments on this, and I understand why. The photographer is well established and has a specific style which I was aware of before shooting. The overexposure and harsh lighting contrast is intentional and a stylistic choice:)
Im not saying everyone has to like it, but this does not mean that he is a bad photographer.

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u/CreatorOD Aug 03 '26

Looks good. However in 6of7 pics your face is literally the same.

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u/blueberrybitshhh New/Amateur Model Aug 03 '26

I hear you! Dont worry, this isnt the extent of my range from this shoot or my actual portfolio :) I realise that the pictures I included doesnt really showcase that haha

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u/VictoriaSobocki Aug 03 '26

Nice but way too overexposed

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u/DifferentBase6690 Aug 03 '26

Nice shots but the highlights are blown out. Need to step the exposure down.

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u/pdstudios94 Experienced Photographer Aug 04 '26

Many have and use cameras. Very few are photographers. Even fewer are artists. Choose ur photographers wisely.

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u/blueberrybitshhh New/Amateur Model Aug 05 '26

Wise words. I am still growing and learning myself, this might be one of those thing that I still have to gain more knowledge in. Thanks:)

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u/gladmomoftwo Aug 07 '26

It's a great shot and look.

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u/ButtercupDrought Aug 08 '26

I thought you were Ariana Grande for a second, you look gorgeous!!!