New Portfolio Crit - NEED INPUT
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- mmaler0
Vector - thanks for pointing that out - I will correct the positioning of the word. As far as the black goes, I am good with it black for the transitions, just concerned when the photos show having it sit on a black background - thing there needs to be something subtle behind there.
- make the pics as big as the outline box, ok, I've said my part (maybe too much). Good luck.Jnr_Madison
- trust me.Jnr_Madison
- Llyod0
very nice
- VectorMasked0
If you are worried about the simplicity of a just black.
Try this...
fix the alignment in the logo. The Y on photography needs to be pulled in. it's too far on the right. It's not aligned with the MM.
also, try something more interesting with your menu. Try a different weights, sizes or different typefaces. As of now it sorta looks like it was done rather quick and didn't think about the typeface there or even playing with it.
- ^^^ Def. If the pattern stays make it a lot lighter.VectorMasked
- mmaler0
Agreed - its gone tonight. I just need to figure out what is going to work back there because I think just leaving in black isn't going to work. Hmmmmm...
But whatever I do, it will be subtle and simple.
- Overall it's very clean. If you decide to keep the pattern background try it scaled way back, like 15%.metal_leg_will
- make the pics as big as the outline box, they are too small. Might be extra work but will be worth it!!!Jnr_Madison
- I agree w/ Jnr...fyoucher1
- Jnr_Madison0
btw, I can tell you don't want to lose the wallpaper as you think ti adds personality to the site but honestly, the pics are good enough and should stand alone as big as possible. You'll thanks us later :D
- photographers site should be all about the pics anyway.Jnr_Madison
- gramme0
Yeah either delete the wallpaper or darken it considerably so it's more of a textural afterthought. Right now it's the first thing I see when images appear. Besides that, nice work.
- nicole_marie0
it would be fine to have a texture in the background but that wallpaper is battling with the photos because there is way to much texture and contrast. choose something that is simple.
- megE0
i would ditch the wallpaper for sure - it's distracting and the i think it stylistically dates your work
- janne760
nice photos.
i am never too fond of thick borders and backdrops/textures on photo sites.
remember K.I.S.S!
:)
- Renegade0
Overall nice job, remove the wallpaper background, this a huge mistake when trying to sell and or focus on the photography.
- fyoucher10
Needs a way to get back to the first image once you arrive at the last image.
Like the simplicty, maybe try making it even more simplified.
Get rid of wallpaper bg.
- roundabout0
I like it, easy to navigate, and to the point. Not to sure about the background, but that subjective.
- mmaler0
I hate bumping threads - but this was posted last night and want to see if anyone else has any feedback before I make the background change and push it live.
Thanks!
- mmaler0
Jnr Madison:
Thanks for the designs. I think at this point I am going to darken the background pattern or come up with a different solution. At this point in the game I need to get the site out and it is going to take too much time to fill the window. Thank you so much for your feedback though - I think it looks much better.
Anyone else? Thoughts?
- no problem, now just lose the wallpaper, enlarge the pics to the size of your outline and font in capitals and you're done!!!Jnr_Madison
- done!!!
:PJnr_Madison
- iCanHasQBN0
for what its worth, your work is strong.
- Jnr_Madison0
- ,,and I would show two images at once in portrait mode.Jnr_Madison
- Let the larger images speak for themselves.Jnr_Madison
- Jnr_Madison0
One second and I'll show you what I think.
- mmaler0
Any suggestions as to what to swap the wallpaper out with? I don't think that just black will work out. Hmm...
- mmaler0
Ok - let me take a step back because I agree with skt that I am being over sensitive. Reason being is that the last version of the site I had a friends company do and it bombed and I need to get it right this time.
I just uploaded a new version of the site. Its red. It has no music. No transitions - but I left the background - for good reason - the wallpaper is not an illustration. It is an actual photograph that I took locally of the pattern. I wanted all elements on the site to be pieces of my work.
Skt - my apologies - everyones feedback is welcome and I took your comments the wrong way.
- You don't want to hear this but I don't think the wallpaper is helping you. Your own pic or not.Jnr_Madison
- Bump this tomorrow when there are more people around and I'm 99% sure they will say the same thing.Jnr_Madison
- Anyway, I'll but out now, sounds like I am giving you a hard time.Jnr_Madison
- No - I appreciate the feedback!mmaler
- Point made. Change being made. Thanks for all your feedback.mmaler
- Jnr_Madison0
Although it may seem harsh to you, skt is actually right on the money. That exact wallpaper pattern has very much been done to death unfortunately and no one wants a song you chose forced on them when they visit your site. Your box outline also fits into 1024x768 so you could show your work much larger.
- ..and the red M in the menu doesn't look right. Just keep it all one colour.Jnr_Madison
- and what time do you call this young man?skt
- too fucking early. Slept late, so am still up, just had me dinner.Jnr_Madison
- We can't all be rock stars living in LA, like some people. Pfft.Jnr_Madison
- Agreed - changed to all one color.mmaler