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Anyone got any suggestions? Looking to expand my portfolio!

GaGambler1050 reads

Just a word in re to Aldo, Many of us don't believe a "thing we see" when viewing Aldo pics. His reputation, deserved or otherwise, for photo shopping is legendary. So much so that when a lot of us see an Aldo pic, we simply assume the lady is twenty years older and 30 pounds heavier.

I don't really want to slam the guy, but it's not just my opinion. There are a LOT of guys who have the same opinion and quite frankly, that can't be good for business. The lady's business that is, not Aldo's. I don't really care one way or another about his business, but I have a built in bias whenever I view any woman with an Aldo photoshoot. An Aldo photo shoot is like a MacDaddy 10-10 review, meaningless. lol

I have taken photos of some women here, and I have seen Aldo take photos of the same women.  I will say that Aldo photoshops as much or as little as the individual woman request.  I think that those women who feel that they NEED a lot of photoshop thinning, trimming and enhancing, will get it from him. But I can point to a few that have very minimal editing as well.  He's simply pleasing his clients.

GaGambler1294 reads

The OP asked for advice, speaking as a monger, I pointed out the downside of using a photographer who has the reputation for photo shopping to excess.

Whether Aldo is simply "pleasing his clients" or not, the fact remains that MANY guys don't believe what they see when looking at an Aldo photo shoot, and that can be bad for a ladies business. That is a undeniable fact and has been the topic of many a thread, both here, the GD board and many other regional boards. If you don't believe me, simply do a search on any regional board, every major board has had an Aldo thread at one time or another.

Nazi803 reads

I'm sure Aldo's ears are burning red at all times. What is the point of your insight particularly

GaGambler834 reads

My point is that using Aldo can have a negative effect on a lady's business. How much clearer do I need to say this before it sinks in?

You are free to disagree of course, but my the point of my post was pretty fucking easy to understand. And I am not repeating the previous poster or anyone else but myself, because apparently you don't understand plain English. So I guess it bears repeating.

Plus, GaG is spot on in his assessment. My experience in relying on Aldo photographs as an accurate barometer of a woman's appearance has been extremely disappointing: to the point I won't consider seeing anyone who uses him. Just my 2 cents.

I like his work. Very detailed, clear, you can feel freshness, like a spring air :-) Thank you.

I'm not just looking for business photos to be done, I also model so I want to work with good photographers... I will check out the Jeff guy. Fortunately I don't need any Photoshopping. I Keep my chocolate skin flawless, and the only thing Aldo could do weight wise is add some, lol I'm only 120 pounds to begin with lol. Keep the suggestions coming though! :-)

ShillBill705 reads

It's a site for models and photographers. And yes, I beleive Aldo can be found on the site along with other  budouir photographers. Just make sure to check out the photographer.

Yes I'm on model mayhem. I figured it couldn't hurt to look here as well though.

Posted By: ShillBill
It's a site for models and photographers. And yes, I beleive Aldo can be found on the site along with other  budouir photographers. Just make sure to check out the photographer.

Thank you. I just asked on here because it's easier to use photographers that know what the photos would or could be used for rather than a newbie photographer thinking I'm some type of pornstar or whore and then I end up getting branded wrong. I like work in with photographers that can help enhance the photo, some photographers don't know what they are looking to get out of photography. They just want to perv on naked women. lol

GaGambler784 reads

He makes 6's look like 9's, so just like with grade inflation where "everyone" is a 10-10, those who don't need it are the losers, as we can't tell the difference between who was photo shopped to look hot, and who is genuinely hot.

Aldo IMO is just like grade inflation, it's the truly hot girls that are the losers, and I might add that after checking out your ad, I would agree, you certainly don't need any pounds photo shopped off.

I've mentioned this before, there are tell-tale signs that a photo has been altered. Aldo is very good at making heavier women look thinner but blowing up the photo and looking in the right spots can easily show where alterations were made.

Aldo is a good photographer but his poses have become a bit routine and many ladies use his altering techniques in an attempt to fool us. The point of GaG's post is many guys assume girls are using Aldo because they need weight alterations. It's too bad his rep has been damaged by those providers who like to pass themselves off as 15-30 lbs lighter

GaGambler754 reads

but why would I want to work that hard? I hate to say this, but when viewing an Aldo pic I usually do the opposite of giving the benefit of the doubt,  and I assume the worst. I know I am not the only guy who does this, so it can't be good for a ladies business, which is why I steered the OP away from using Aldo.

She did a majority of my photos; my photos are very accurate and representative.  Very little photoshopping done, other than retouching like out-of-place hairs, lint, and things like that.  

She's also super professional, calm, fun, and has wonderful energy.  She's respectful and knows how to make you feel comfy.  

you can see her photos of me at misserinblack.com, and you can see her regular portfolio at the link below. :)

Happy hunting!

Thank you!

Posted By: MissErinBlack
She did a majority of my photos; my photos are very accurate and representative.  Very little photoshopping done, other than retouching like out-of-place hairs, lint, and things like that.    
   
 She's also super professional, calm, fun, and has wonderful energy.  She's respectful and knows how to make you feel comfy.  
   
 you can see her photos of me at misserinblack.com, and you can see her regular portfolio at the link below. :)  
   
 Happy hunting!

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