Member of the Month

PartyBullshiit
March, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Critique my portfolio submission

profile picture
00000000
Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
I recently submitted my portfolio to get into Photography at Concordia University here in Montreal. Figured I'd share the photos with everyone, let me know what you think! In exchange, I ask you guys to check out this video I created for the Coors Light Challenge. This was my first time filming and I did hot laps with my D90 all day. The rider is Dom Laporte, a local here in Quebec who completely destroys every rail put in front of him. I don't plan on winning the contest, but I would be so stoked if Dom finally get some exposure and props for his talent.

- Jason Mousseau-
www.jmousseauphoto.com



(Click here for high res version of the photos with no watermark)

-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-
Click for larger image
-

(Click here for high res version of the photos with no watermark)
Mar 8 2010 2:41PM
0 0
profile picture
SteezyOhio
Posts: 6044 - Karma: 60
there is a lot in there for sure, might want to weed it down, and check different photography types, did not read, yet i liked a lot, only one i didn't feel was this one of a guy going switch off a jump, he was not in focus, the rope or something nearer to the camera was in focus instead
Mar 8 2010 2:44PM
0 0
profile picture
00000000
Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
Well the max was 20 photos and I wanted to make sure to take advantage of that. Unfortunately the submission had to follow a theme, and even though I love some of my non-ski shots, I didn't have enough quality ones to put together something strong. I agree with the rope shot though, its definitely not my favorite of the bunch!

Thanks for the feedback :)
Mar 8 2010 2:49PM
0 0
profile picture
SteezyOhio
Posts: 6044 - Karma: 60
its #9 fyi, but yea, they look good, hmm a theme portfolio is interesting, i was able to just do open portfolio when i presented mine, best o' luck.
Mar 8 2010 3:08PM
0 0
profile picture
Brock.
Posts: 5698 - Karma: 1,327
the shot of brindisi is sick
Mar 8 2010 4:37PM
0 0
profile picture
00000000
Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
Give me a week and I'll post some more!
Mar 8 2010 6:46PM
0 0
profile picture
RJD2
Posts: 3532 - Karma: 921
Your theme could have just been snow? Would like to see some different perspectives in there... MACRO shots of snow, maybe PORTRAIT shots indoors of a skier/snowboarder in his gear, NIGHT photos? As mentioned above, you have alot of options, even with one theme. I'd taken advantage of that.
Mar 8 2010 7:25PM
0 0
profile picture
00000000
Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
Yeah, I really wish I could have used more varied shots. Unfortunately I've only been shooting for a about a year and didn't have enough time (only decided I wanted to apply 5 days before the portfolio was due) to plan any specific shoots. I'm hoping to get in with it, if not I have another 365 days to plan 20 photos.
Mar 8 2010 7:27PM
0 0
profile picture
Gameboy
Posts: 2657 - Karma: 126
I'm really not an expert in photography but I think the one with the olympic stadium is awesome. Good luck to you.
Mar 8 2010 7:40PM
0 0
profile picture
ike.
Posts: 2292 - Karma: 93
theres alot of sick shots in their. but r there specific categories to fill in??
Mar 8 2010 9:35PM
0 0
profile picture
00000000
Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
Nope! All they asked for was a well edited portfolio that followed a theme throughout. They were really vague about what they wanted.
Mar 8 2010 9:46PM
0 0
profile picture
ike.
Posts: 2292 - Karma: 93
well in that case i see a very good mark in you r future!!!! good job, followed the theme of skiing very nicely.!!
Mar 8 2010 9:48PM
0 0
profile picture
Brock.
Posts: 5698 - Karma: 1,327
i thought i recognized it! i guess it was just so fucking epic that it seared the image into my brain.
1:59
https://www.newschoolers.com/web/content/viewvideo/id/263730/cat/all/search_string/casg/
Mar 8 2010 11:22PM
0 0
profile picture
RJD2
Posts: 3532 - Karma: 921
I really liked that edit you made though! just watched it for the first time
Mar 9 2010 1:57AM
0 0
profile picture
ohpatti
Posts: 745 - Karma: 25
this is solid
Mar 9 2010 2:44AM
0 0
profile picture
neutralzombie
Posts: 8629 - Karma: 606
last pic is super nice. i'm a bit surprised though that they wanted the portfolio to follow a theme, but meh. and btw did you hear from them yet, and if not, which you likely haven't since it's only been a month, do you know when about they'd let you know what's up?
Apr 6 2010 3:51PM
0 0
profile picture
Brock.
Posts: 5698 - Karma: 1,327
yeah, how'd it go?
Apr 6 2010 10:14PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-4)