Ive added some new (self done) photos to my port for the time being until I get more professional photos in. Would love some constructive critique. Thanks:)

Honestly? Less is more. You have some professional photos in there. Don't backtrack to unprofessional shots you took yourself.

If a photographer gave you those, would you be happy with them?  Why/why not?

Also, I agree with above.  Your other shots are nicer.

these bad photos just make you look so amateurish.  As for CC- the open legs shot and that dress are pretty cheap looking.

There's a noticeable difference between the first four shots and the remainder of your portfolio, and it's not good.  I feel that the first four shots hurt your portfolio for several reasons.

In all the photos, the background is almost as sharp as the subject, which really distracts me as the viewer.  It feels like a point-and-shoot was used to take the shot.  The location does not really inspire much, either.  To me, it looks like you took it in the backyard.

The lighting is lacking.  It's obvious that these shots were taken on an overcast, snowy day, which results in really flat lighting.  While this can help with making a subject more flattering, it makes it hard for the subject to stand out against the background.  Without extra lighting to make you pop, you sort of blend in.

The camera was fooled by the snow.  If on autoexposure, cameras tend to underexpose when faced with snowy backgrounds, resulting in a pretty mushy gray snow.  For me, these photos look like the photographer used autoexposure, which does not look very professional.

Of the four photos you took, your second one is the best, but I still wouldn't include it in my portfolio, as your other photos are much better in quality.

You have a great look, but you should probably do a couple TFP sessions instead of doing your own photos.

- Jason

I Agree 101%