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Artie Colantuono
{K:12275} 9/3/2003
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This just popped up in random...what an interesting way to frame her...you didn't choose to playuo the obviously most forward part of her but left it more to the imagination of the viewer...the causal look she gave you for this shot looks almost like the little dutch girl...you lit her beautifull with the right amount of punch and yet held it soft and more subtle...This is an excellent example of the use of natural light and a potato masher to generate a very warm soft light usually only attributed to big studio lighting rigs...Arthur you've concieved and excellent image and executed it with a great deal of "Panashe" (bet I spelled that wrong) Excellent job...soft portrait with "BALLS"....P.S. even the Madras peasant top works to compliment her tones....
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Barry Tipping
{K:959} 8/20/2002
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Ahh...mystery solved...OMP 14074... ;)
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Jennifer Nail
{K:451} 7/3/2002
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Even being a femme, the first thing I noticed were the boobs. (haha) Her right breast, however, looks flat compared to her left...bad lighting? Lopsidedness? Who knows.. but its a soft photo and that's what makes it "beautiful" .... Although her expression doesn't look very natural. :/ Otherwise, pretty good.
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Phillip Filtz
{K:1792} 7/2/2002
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John said: ..."Wow! This is so fantastic. You made me look so beautiful."
My thoughts exactly. I'm always willing to hear and read comments about work I post, but in the end, it's my customer whom I'm trying to please. There is no feeling like having them just pour their hearts out about what you've done with them.
Comments on my work are always welcome. Alot of people don't understand that 99.9% of my work is being done w/o models per say.
They're everyday people. Nurses, waiters, etc... I've only worked with one girl, who actually done "some", modeling.
Oh, BTW, John nice shot....
Regards,
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Arthur John Grossman III
{K:1214} 6/30/2002
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William & others...
Thank you for taking some time out of your day to comment on my work. I appreciate each and every word someone makes the effort to communicate.
I will say, however, that I take criticism and feedback with a carefully measured grain of salt. There are those photographers I admire and respect for the quality of their work or their creative vision, and there are those photographers who wouldn't know a marketable, effective, creative image if it him them in the face! I read the comments, examine who they come from, and weigh the effectiveness and/or appropriateness.
Bottom line...photography is subjective. One person might be overjoyed to pay $500.00 for an image I create, while another wouldn't drop a Dime for it. C'est la vie! Be that as it may, I am overjoyed when a client of mine says things like..."Wow! This is so fantastic. You made me look so beautiful." That, to me, is more than enough satisfaction and feedback to let me know that I am on the right track.
Anyone can find fault with any image, if you take the time and look hard enough. Look at the heavy retouching work visible in George Hurrell's work from the early Hollywood days. Does that make him any less of a photographer? In my opinion, no. But who am I?
William, I respect your work and I value your comments. You have been one of the most active members I have seen at this site in quite some time, and most, if not all, of your comments have merit and specific critiques.
Thank you for your thoughts, comments, and your reserved but pointed remarks in your previous post. Bravo! I enjoyed it.
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William R Eastman III
{K:2141} 6/30/2002
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I'm sorry, Arthur, I can't leave this one alone. I've done my reasearch, I'm seen your website, and the only thing I could ever comment on we maybe two poses that I thought were awkward.
I have a 100% money back guarantee with my product. No sitting fee deducted. Out of 1,200 sessions a year I maybe refund 3 an two of those are my choice. If I have a client who is not happy with my work--I don't want to mess around with them--give them their money and get rid of them. The money's not worth the stress. If they are so important--they can go to an important photographer.
I've had these stunning 17 year olds in here whining about their nose or their eyes or their lips--and I go, yep, your right--you look terrible--if they feel this way about themselves at 17 they are going to make everyone miserable abound them when they hit forty...
My point is if folks are going to pick on competent, professional images like this and take us beyond cosmetic surgery to cosmetic photoshop, I'm ready to go make sand castles and do gardening for my bottle of charley a day--problem is, I can't--would you give up a wife like mine--four languages--competitive swimmer--highly educated--designer--the most sensitive human being I've ever met.....hold it--this is about you.
Nice work Arthur. And I believe I was the first to comment on that.
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Barry Tipping
{K:959} 6/30/2002
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Her nose seems to vanish into her right cheek which may not be evident in the print. Otherwise, I love the hair light. Her expression is odd, but not unpleasant; almost as if she's in between smiling and appearing sultry. Nicely done...
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dimitris theocharis
{K:-276} 6/30/2002
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i've looked at this photo at least ten times- first impression was that the overall composition and lighting are excellent!!! after a closer look i discover couple of things that really compromised my initial thoughts- the right breast looks as if it is deflated- the model's expression looks a bit forsed and therefore less erotic
one thing that pulls the image together well is it's softness
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Chris Whaley
{K:3847} 6/29/2002
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do u need an assistant?:)
great lighting u have here.
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Matt Oulman
{K:1052} 6/29/2002
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Oh, to have such models!
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danny de dios
{K:413} 6/29/2002
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Very good portrait shot! One of the best I've seen.
Thanks!
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William R Eastman III
{K:2141} 6/29/2002
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Hey, Authur, no sense in me submitting anything for the next week or so.
Go to the head of the class.
Also, very nicely done.
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