As I say in my Profile, I'm practicing natural, fun, dynamic, expressive portraiture in the hopes I will learn ways to do a good job fast. Each folder has all the images the model received for the shoot. Some shoots went much better than others. I've included everything so you can see when happens when things do not go so well. Please critique. Thanks, Jeff

If you are going to use natural light you should at least add a reflector to reduce the shadows on the face.  It will also help to pop the subject away from the background.  I would also watch your camera position in relation to the model to avoid body distortions. 

While I enjoy a tight crop I think some of the images can do with a little breathing room so they don't look like they are in a box. 

I would say nice start!

These two photos cover quite a bit of ground
Questions:
Do you see the difference in the light on models face?
[One looks golden and the other looks pale]
Notice the composition, which looks better to have the empty space in front of model or behind model?
As far as the background good job, you have blurred it, so it is not distracting.


Looking at this image notice how straight her arms are, she is also pushing her shoulders up which is shortening appearance of neck.
Eyes seem dark, here is where a reflector can help add light
Great smile and connection with model


Not a fan of the lighting [the hot areas of nose and cheek] you could use a scrim between sun and model.
Lens selected for photo may be too wide, notice how nose dominates image



As this stands very strong image composition
Down side is sun on models nose



This is a distracting background, model does not seem to be in focus


Shoot in full shade or use a scrim, dappled light on models face

In most cases you have a good background bluer,  and a good connection with model

Suggestions, use of a scrim and reflector will help you control light better, check out some guides on composition.

I wish you well, good luck with the hip surgery.

Hi Jeff...You have waaay too many pics in your portfolio....personally, I wouldn't show the client(or the world)....all the pics from each shoot....you need to 'cherry pick' the *Best* shots from each shoot...maybe only 1-3 shots max....all the shots, where the model has spotted sun on her face, should go...or too dark, should go....only post the Very *Best* shot(s) from each shoot...!!....*Good Luck*

Ensure you have good light on the model's face.  Everything else can be sacrificed if need be, but the light on the face is paramount.  I would encourage you to learn the classical facial lighting styles and practice to be able to create them in natural light settings.

whoops...double post

Thanks to everyone. I have some homework to do. Jeff

As far as the first two of the gal--- the one with her hand along her face is absolutely the choice . You don't want to obstruct any part of the face  at all and the hand is more gracefully curved and therefor more elegant looking. The lighting is nicer too - brighter with a golden glow . The hair is backlit and her head is tilted -  which is almost always far better than a straight on facial view. The more background blur the better