[Leica] Portfolio Review

[aaron.sandler at duke.edu (Aaron Sandler)]

Maybe a solution would be to have a main portfolio that omits these photos, 
along with a second portfolio in reserve that could be brought out when 
appropriate, such as if someone asks if you do this type of work.

At 11:22 AM 4/6/2004, you wrote:
>Sonny,
>
>I agree with you that it appears to be a successful (if very
>discombobulated IMO) portrait and while there is certainly room in the
>world for this type of work, I just wouldn't put it in the portfolio.
>The purpose of a portfolio is to generate new business.
>
>99% of who contacts me about photo shoots are women. The two women
>who've responded to this indicate it should be dumped. I've had several
>women call and ask if I do lingere-type shots and I don't...simply
>because I don't feel qualified. If customers like your style, they'll
>ask you to do anything.
>
>If Phong wants to do that type of photography, more power to him and to
>his subjects because he obviously has good lighting skills and can do
>the work. Me, I'll stick with little kids and families and weddings and
>pets and everyone keeps their clothing on! Except pregnant women who
>wish to show off their changing bodies. There is a market for
>everything............
>
>Lea
>
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <SonC@aol.com>
>To: <lug@leica-users.org>
>Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 9:51 AM
>Subject: Re: [Leica] Portfolio Review
>
>
> > Lea and Tina:
> > As I am from Louisiana, I am sure many will misconstrue my remarks,
>but  here
> > goes:
> > I left that picture out of my choices for the portfolio because
>style-wise,
> > it just didn't fit.
> > That said, it obviously didn't bother the subject, as she seemed to
>have
> > fun.  So, IMO, it was a successful portrait.   Portraits are
>different than
> > other types of photography.  They have to appeal to the  subject
>first.  All other
> > viewers, including other women are secondary to  the purpose.
> > In these parts,  a portrait portfolio including several similar shots
>would
> > sell a number of jobs for Phong.
> > Girls here drive dually pickup trucks with diesel engines, go to
>rodeos,
> > cook for their men and kick their men's butts if they mess around.
> > Sonny
> > In a message dated 4/6/2004 9:39:02 AM Central Standard Time,
> > images@InfoAve.Net writes:
> >
> > >Phong,
> > >Your use of light is excellent; you've got some great  shadow things
> > >happening in many of your images.
> > >Lea
> >
> > I  agree with everything Lea said - especially  about
> >
>http://www.phongdoan.com/Photography/PortraitPortfolio/12_crw_4833p.htm
> >
> > >From  2 LUG women!
> > Tina
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Sonny
> > _http://www.sonc.com_ (http://www.sonc.com/)