Portfolio Review

[dbphotos]

I just updated my portfolio using the wonderful Simpleviewer v 1.7 (flash viewer) program. I'd appreciate comments on the look and content of the pictures posted.
Please visit www.vipphotographystudios.com and click on "portfolio".

I appreciate your comments.

David

[jburly]

Good morning, David!

I went & looked at your Portfolio. You have some very nice photos!! The last one, however, didn't load when I clicked on it. I mean the last one on the last page -- black dress against screen.

There is also one that was really distracting for me -- on the first page, bottom center. The model's eyes are not quite right. It isn't as noticible in other pictures with the same model. However, it is close on the "black & white" photo of her on the 2nd page. My son has had 2 eye surgeries so I am very sensitive to notice when eyes don't match up just right. Maybe others won't notice it, but for me this picture really popped out as I was drawn to her eyes.

Of course, that has NOTHING to do with your ability to take pictures!! But I just found it distracting.

As far as the layout, I liked it. Only 2 of the pictures have titles or descriptions when you move the mouse over them. I think they either all or none of them should. Is there a way to have the picture change when the mouse rolls over the thumbnail? I just think that would look neat, but I don't know anything about the software you are using.

One more thing, instead of "back home" at the top, is it possible to replace that with:

VIP Portfolio Studios
Home Page

And have it look like the banner that is on your home page? I think showing your banner/name while looking at the pictures would be good.

I hope you don't think I'm being too critical because I think it does look very professional!! Just my opinions...

[Silvernic]

Last picture definitely didn't work. I think overall it's great though. I expecially dig the "purity is sexy" pics. Did I see them posted somewhere else in this forum? If so, where? Also, how did you go about deciding the order of your pictures?

[dbphotos]

Originally Posted by jburly

Good morning, David!

I went & looked at your Portfolio. You have some very nice photos!! The last one, however, didn't load when I clicked on it. I mean the last one on the last page -- black dress against screen.

There is also one that was really distracting for me -- on the first page, bottom center. The model's eyes are not quite right. It isn't as noticible in other pictures with the same model. However, it is close on the "black & white" photo of her on the 2nd page. My son has had 2 eye surgeries so I am very sensitive to notice when eyes don't match up just right. Maybe others won't notice it, but for me this picture really popped out as I was drawn to her eyes.

Of course, that has NOTHING to do with your ability to take pictures!! But I just found it distracting.

As far as the layout, I liked it. Only 2 of the pictures have titles or descriptions when you move the mouse over them. I think they either all or none of them should. Is there a way to have the picture change when the mouse rolls over the thumbnail? I just think that would look neat, but I don't know anything about the software you are using.

One more thing, instead of "back home" at the top, is it possible to replace that with:

VIP Portfolio Studios
Home Page

And have it look like the banner that is on your home page? I think showing your banner/name while looking at the pictures would be good.

I hope you don't think I'm being too critical because I think it does look very professional!! Just my opinions...

Not too critical at all. That's why I asked the question. I can like or not like something and it really doesn't matter... its all about how others view it. I appreciate the detailed feedback. Like photography, web design is an ongoing project and learning process. Thanks again!

[dbphotos]

Originally Posted by Silvernic

Last picture definitely didn't work. I think overall it's great though. I expecially dig the "purity is sexy" pics. Did I see them posted somewhere else in this forum? If so, where? Also, how did you go about deciding the order of your pictures?

As far as the order of the pics, I didn't want all the same model to be lined up in a row. I wanted them spread out, not necessarily in any particular order. I think the first "purity is sexy" shot is my favorite so I made that one first. So, in simple terms it was random.

Thanks for the feedback.