I know that I am still a novice compared to most, but I have been trying to learn and improve. To do that though, I need more than just the "nice image" comments that are so often used.

So, I ask you all to please give me some critiques, advice on how I can improve, which images work, which ones don't...

Sorry to say but most of it looks like unplanned snapshots of nude or nearly nude girls.  I am not sure what you goals are but some planning, compisiiton, and lighting are needed.

You've been doing this for years? The images do not look well planed, lighting is horrible.

Time to review the basics: Purpose, composition, lighting and color theory. In that order. Find your purpose for shooting or at least have an idea, this will change and grow later but start with something. Composition and lighting are VITAL for photography. Understand composition and work with your lighting to create a visually pleasing effect that translates well into the camera. Color theory is important to note as well as that will help you mesh makeup, clothing and setting.

Good luck!

You say you haven't had any formal training. Perhaps now is the time to get some.

Unfortunately, what they said. You need to get some books on the basics, as well as some specifically about lighting, and study them well. For me, this is your best shot:



But it's still not great. The model is cute and posed well, but the lighting is blown out, the colors are not crisp, and there's just an overall poor image quality that indicates that you're using a low-end camera/lens. It doesn't cost much to get a better lens for your camera, like an inexpensive 50mm f/1.8. The floor also has a lot of distracting grime to it.

The Kiki gallery has some images with potential, though it feels like you missed an opportunity to do something more interesting with her than simply have her be nude.

There's also way too much in your port. You don't need different folders for each model. Cut it down by at least 80%, probably 90%. Be brutal. Try to keep to the idea of one image per look (wardrobe or at least setting). Don't just go by the number of comments -- on MM that kind of crowd-sourcing loses its value with nudes, I think.

Keep at it and keep having fun -- you're certainly not hurting for good-looking models.

I too feel there is a clear lack of technical ability here. Get back to the basics. If I were you I would simplify. Go a bit minimalist. It will force you to think about the important aspects. Later you can add complexity and build on what you know.

Cheers.

On the good side you seem to be having fun and exploring different themes with your model.  On the bad side, you have some decent ideas mixed in with some really boring, cheesy glamour stuff, IMO.  Your use of fill lighting is far too aggressive in many cases.  The tight crops with city backdrops/road were somewhat interesting.  If they were a little more carefully framed, you might have the start of an interesting series there on the theme of public exposure.  Study poses of amazing images and learn to pose your models more effectively.  And if you can invest in the time and resources required, your images could probably benefit by learning some better post processing skills.

I agree with all posts above. When I had a look there was just nothing that caught my eye nor anything that impressed me. In my honest opinion your portfolio doesn't make sense to me at all. Why have you focused on nudes?

My advice is to get back to the basics. Invest in getting some training or do some more research on how to utilize your equipment to it's fullest potential. For the love of god do not shoot in auto mode. Learn how you can influence your work for the better by using manual mode and don't be afraid to keep on experimenting with different lighting conditions. Try shooting later in the afternoon when the light is warmer and more flattering.

Get some nice portraits, fashion/glamour and even some nice black and whites in there. My point is to try something completely new and outside of your box because what you are doing now just isn't working. If I were a model and saw your portfolio I honestly would not want to work with you. Please don't take what I have said to heart. My point I'm trying to make is that you have to see where you are going wrong and correct it accordingly.

Best of luck with it all!

I'd have to agree with the others, I'm afraid.

You need to consider what you're aiming for in your finished image - consider how you want it to look and appear. Every image I shoot is pre-visualized to how I want it to appear as a 20x24" print.
That gives me a basis for composition, lighting, the model and the style.

Return to basics - get the camera into manual modes and learn about light and its effects - understand the relationship between aperture, shutter, ISO and light.

Look at composition - see what makes a good image - how things are done by others and look at how they've posed the model, placed them in the frame or placed them against the background - then look to see where the light is from.

Start simple.

There's a lot of teaching and guidance available on the web now - go searching. Look at others and be inspired. Question how - and Why!!

Things will develop when you start to consider these elements of an image.

Good luck - I hope that helps.

Keep on shooting. Give it another ten years or so. Consider your lighting, composition, colour and concepts. Compare your work to work you admire it should be glaringly clear as to what you've got to do to improve.