brokenapertures

Oooh she has some nice shots!
Yes, mine are Canon brand.

MattsMomFL

^^^ I really think you need a new camera - maybe it's just seen better days. Your eye is terrific and your shot setups are very creative. I could definitely see you getting into fashion photography, but that camera is holding you back.

MattsMomFL

Timothy, I really love your macros and flower shots, but I'm with BA on the landscape ones. I think you need a better lens for these, and some more time playing with color and tone in editing.

If you look under landscapes under the theme category on JPG, you can look at a bazilion.

MattsMomFL

Your stuff is terrific - you won't find me giving you a harsh crit - keep snapping...I'm sure with that portfolio you could be admitted on those alone. I'm willing to bet that they had all nice things to say on NPD too.

bmc

Photo portfolio accepted to SVA and SAIC at brandoncphotography.com

brokenapertures

Congrats

Spruce

awesome bmc! and thanks mattsmom

anarvaez

Here's my portfolio so far its only a few pieces but I just can't decide which of my other pieces are going to make it . I'm applying to Parsons/Eugene Lang, RISD, and Carnegie Mellon's Art program but have no idea If I have a chance at getting in. Would anyone be willing to give me a realistic (harsh) critique?

I wish art schools would post examples of the average talented portfolios that usually get in, like regular schools do w/ GPAs!! haha.

And congrats to everyone that's gotten in already

anarvaez

oops! haha I forgot to post my flickr thing:

Portfolio (common app)

andrwagts

^^^ where is it?

Snotferatu

anarvaez --

Your portfolio looks like it's coming along pretty well. I especially like these two:

Flickr Photo Download: IMG_1338_2sm

Flickr Photo Download: IMG_1328_2sm

I also LOVE your choice of color with the acrylic self portrait and your painterly brush strokes.

If you're asking for constructive criticism, I guess my only suggestion would be to do a few creative pieces to make your portfolio stand out from others. While art schools want to see that an applicant possesses a knowledge of the fundamental basics, they also want to get a feel of what makes you different from everyone else.

MattsMomFL

^^^^ I also LOVED IMG_1328.

You're definitely giving them what they want to see with still lifes. I think many rejections are to kids who don't realize that they toss anime and fantasy pics on the reject pile w/o looking at them. You're totally on the right track. Just keep drawing like you have been. And, I liked what Sno said about keeping a certain edge so that you stand out - that is definitely part of the appeal of 1328.

kiyuster

Hi everyone,

I've only picked art up again recently, so I don't have many old pieces.
My major would be in Fine Arts, and probably painting.... I'm applying to UChicago, Yale, and NYU for art. Also Pafa and Tyler later in march.

Flickr: tingting wei's Photostream

Any critique is appreciated! And any information on my chances is loved.

brokenapertures

GORGEOUS work. I'm jealous.

I couldn't chance you because I don't know your grades... and you have to be accepted to the actual schools before the art programs, correct?

Snotferatu

Woooooow, kiyuster -- Your portfolio is amazing!