Christiana

[Thiophilos]

Professional just means she was paid, right? Doesn't have to be at any specific skill level.

Personally, I feel like a photographer should be able to handle skin breakouts as it's very common and I'm certain 'professional' models have breakouts. I do think her make-up could use some work. As well as the posing as mentioned. Honestly to me posing is the number one issue you've got here. You have to flatter the model or you've got nothing. Even with bad light, bad makeup, bad anything.... the model HAS to look good/natural/comfortable.

Thanks.... what is wrong with the pose? How can it be fixed?

I confess I'm not good at posing a model. However, I thought the pose was fine.

 

[paigew]

Thanks.... what is wrong with the pose? How can it be fixed?

I confess I'm not good at posing a model. However, I thought the pose was fine.

I would say it's her face/ expression. It looks pained, like a grimmace. ( In the second one) There is no catchlight in her eyes making them look lifeless. Your model looks like she's trying to give a sultry look but instead it comes off as uncomfortable. You should be shooting through a pose in order to get a natural pose. Not just pose, shoot, pose again. Really work that pose. Have her move around until she looks like she FEELS comfortable.