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Searching for a professional review of a portfolio.

I do not know if asking here will be right move.
I am searching for a professional service of Portfolio examination\review from let say high end level portraiture photographers that have this kind of service for some time (not someone that do it from time to time). Mainly about portraiture, as i seeking for a way to improve.

I have found many curators and some photographers and sites that offer such thing, so I know it is common. Sadly, I did not find yet photographers that giving this kind of service that share a respectful portfolio of their own or share a style that I am looking for in portraiture (at least not in my local google).

I must mention that something that is important for me is to see on their site an example of such reviews and how comprehensive they are (and if I find them correct).

For making life easier for me, I am not asking a review from someone from this forum, but someone that is not related. So please do not offer yourselves. If you saw someone online that could fit or you did this process with some top portrait photographer that helped you - just share their names or websites.
Thanks for everyone attention and help.

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Hi Nir,

I suggest joining a professional photographers association in your country if available.

Just remember what others think of your work is somewhat irrelevant. What's important is that you're happy with your results and your clients.

Mark

My suggestion is to not worry so much about a professional portfolio review and learn more about design. In the past, I have had reviews from Constantine Manos and Mary Ellen Mark. Both were useless. Additionally, just because someone is a "professional" photographer does not mean they are qualified to review your work. Unfortunately, 99% of portfolio reviews are subjective, which means, in the end, absolutely nothing. It wasn't until I started learning fundamental art skills, meaning design, and anything to do with classical skill-based art when my work improved. I recommend reading art books, not photography books. Try Classical Drawing Atelier, Classical Painting Atelier, Pictorial Composition by Henry Rankin Poore, and anything that will improve your visual literacy skills. Study classical paintings, visit the Art Renewal Center, and study those works. If you learn these skills, you will never need to take your work to someone else who is less qualified than you. I hope this helps.