I want to share a small project I have been working on for the last few weeks. It is a self-portrait mini-series called "Authentic Sinner," inspired by the fresco of Giotto called Virtues and Vices. I tried to find the five vices that represented me the most, although I am also trying to respond to society's vices as a whole, as well as the representation of the vices in the history of art. This is obviously an ambitious project for a first-time series and was not executed professionally, but I learned a lot about executing a concept in the process... I was a bit camera shy at first but learned to perform, direct myself, and shoot with a self-timer. The outcome could have been better, upon reflection, but I am happy that I tried my hand at a creative project. Please be as honest in your critiques as possible. I was told to work more on my angles, try to make the still life less flat by pivoting the camera more, to use dutch angles, finding better backdrops, as well as learn how to arrange a still life (mine is lacklustre). I will retake the final self-portrait (Infidelitas) because it isn't how I want it, but the prototype is good enough to show how I want it to be presented, as a (cross-shaped) polyptych.Self portraiture is a really fascinating genre and I hope anons try to take it up in their spare time. It's a great way to express yourself and learn more about the artistic, reflexive, and ruminative sides of photography. I learned a lot about myself and the methodology of photography in the process. If I have time, I will finish the last two sins: Inconstancy and Foolishness, but I think they bleed into the rest of the vices in the theatrical and carnivalesque ways in which I performed.
This is the weakest one but still a prototype. I think I might buy a costume for it because the naked skin isn't working for me. (I do have psoriasis and find it unappealing in a picture). I also want to play up the circus freak vibe in this by making myself look more like a circus act / strongman, as it relates to masculinity and sexuality.
>>4486428They all look like stock images. You really need to work on your lighting.
>>4486428Can you first verify for us that this pictures were indeed taken recently?We can only shit post here about images unless we have confirmation of a photo being recent
I don't the photosI don't like the outfitI don't the setIDK what's on his faceCut subjectComposition whackThere you go, thats the /p/ level critique
>>4486465Oh also you need verify too that you are the OP of these photos, otherwise it's simply not possible to analyze the photos
>>4486428Your lighting and editing fucking sucks
>>4486428photos bad
>>4486431this one has potential, but the board with all those scribbles on the back ruin it, now theres nothing erotic on this picture, theres nothing hidden or left to decipher also it would fit more with greed not envy.
>>4486478That's too descriptive, please keep feedback general statements only like good or bad
>>4486428I like the idea of a polyptych. Concept is good. This is better than any photo individually which is to say if your photos were better, the final product would be better.>>4486430Missed focus. Bible could tell more of a story than you handling it after applying face paint. Composition is pretty poor. It's like a collage.>>4486431The gold face paint and movement is good. The cards should either be scattered at random or placed like they're being played. As it is, it doesn't look like anything. Let's see the back of some cards, too. The placement of the cross doesn't suggest anything. Is there any reason you wrote on the paper digitally after taking the photo? Why yellow? Use a higher contrast color and write it physically.>>4486432I like the dirty knife but it shouldn't obviously be a kitchen knife. Your wrath is neutered by the three inch blade. Your empty hand should either have something in it too, or not so close to the camera. Make the knife hand complement more. Your cross is the same color as your teeth. It needs more distinction. The suit is a nice touch. Maybe bloody it? Dirty it?>>4486433Lower the f stop. The vulgar still life on the table should be in focus. "Picasso is dead" kindof works here. It would have more impact if there wasn't something else to read. I would actually paint something crass on the canvas, like a dead body or something. Think John Wayne Gacy. Then paint words only on the palette for a stronger effect. The mirror is actually pretty good on the table. I would perhaps raise the camera up to look downwards more at the table and the mirror. Don't block it. Additionally, it should reflect the most impactful item on the table. Probably the nastiest seafood you can find. Additionally, spray some glycerol or something on the seafood to make it sweaty, greasy, etc.>>4486434Overexposed, hard to understand your concept. DESU I like your skin for this series. Let's see your ass or something.Good luck.
>>4486489>>4486433Sorry, I meant raise the f stop value. Greater depth of field.
>>4486489>lets see your ass
