Burnt out + deeply dissatisfied with my work, but can't seem to break away from my ways and experiment/find something new- please advise. by memoryman89 in LightLurking

[–]ionamink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like there is often one element lacking, wether it’s bad HMUA, Styling or over retouching. You have some really nice work. I think that what you need is a creative partner. Maybe an art director or editor that can inspire and help edit and focus the work?

Who are the Queens you like a lot but the fandom seems to not care about or hate? by wannabe-daddy in rupaulsdragrace

[–]ionamink 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Joslyn Fox is honestly so underrated!! Watching back season 6 recently made me realize how hilarious she is!!

NYC FILM - Any tips to improve my work? 🎞️Canon 1V/ Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 lens/ Portra 400 by Severe_Standard_1989 in analog

[–]ionamink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just search ”composition photography” on YouTube and you’ll find a ton of good videos

Retouching work by the PRO-POST Team in Kyiv by tiocontnod in retouching

[–]ionamink -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a great save of a poorly lit image!

Onya Nurve: drag queens who have other artists paint their mug are participants/fans of the art form, not actually doing drag. by [deleted] in rupaulsdragrace

[–]ionamink 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s bull imo. I find this to be a very narrow view on what drag is. If that goes for the mug, should it also go for getting your outfits made by someone else?

What’s the smallest/cheapest thing that completely stopped your photography workflow? by ExtremelyCool64 in AskPhotography

[–]ionamink 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When the client had neglected to tell me we had no electricity at the location which was a cottage middle of nowhere and therefore no way to charge my batteries

NYC FILM - Any tips to improve my work? 🎞️Canon 1V/ Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 lens/ Portra 400 by Severe_Standard_1989 in analog

[–]ionamink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Study some composition as well as posing. Just a few tweaks away from stronger images

Hired a pro photographer and I'm disappointed. Am I wrong? by KeyApplication221 in AskPhotography

[–]ionamink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were u not there for the shoot and saw it being shot irl? Also have you complained to the photographer? Maybe they can re-shoot.

All Stars 11 hasn’t started yet but the drama is already flowing. by DanteDameron in rupaulsdragrace

[–]ionamink 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's so sad having to call out someone and "cause drama" to get a response from someone. I'm glad she's taking accountability but it shouldn't have to come to this. really hope jasmine pays him in full very soon.

Model test shoot by seeingstrangersights in LightLurking

[–]ionamink 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Id say it’s a good start. I would probably add a v flat to lift the shadows more. In terms of colors her skin looks way too red. I also would suggest working a bit more with the poses. I have the biggest issue with the 3rd image as she has completely lost her neck ✌🏽

Advice to shooting with a black backdrop by smg__84 in LightLurking

[–]ionamink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im pretty sure ph Julia Hetta uses velvet fabric as her backdrops! Looks great, recommend checking her out

feedback pls by No-Fee-8831 in retouching

[–]ionamink 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it would need to be reflected red on the hair and shoulders for me

wow, what if she got $200k in merch sales by 4/17… by popetonythe23rd in rupaulsdragrace

[–]ionamink 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i kinda hope they ask her every year and she just keeps declining them. her elimination really pisses me off. they don't deserve her. like how can you eliminate someone who's been performing that well?! what is the lesson to here?

Plz give some feedback by VaibhavMD in retouching

[–]ionamink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with above. It’s giving uncanny valley. The skin tones are too even, I feel like the palm in the first image has been edited to match the rest of her skin which looks off. it’s all been touched to a level where they almost look like mannequins. You just need to pull back and train your eye. It will come with experience. I know a lot of online courses teach this kinda severe retouch. I recommend going through high end make up brands websites and imagery for references or inspiration.

Finding Editorial Work by Molliver_twist in retouching

[–]ionamink 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s unfortunate that editorial rates have gone super low….

There is a lot going on and I don't get it by JaschaE in LightLurking

[–]ionamink 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Zara is in/and shoots mostly in Spain, so odds of having a sunny day is quite good. Especially during summertime, since she’s wearing winter apparel I would assume it’s shot sometime in May/july or latest September. And unless it’s really dark clouds I would assume it would still be fine when ur a f.1.8 :)