E H wrote:
Professionalism is being able to see the best shot in the shoot,, doing the business of business, one here should really should stand out. If you can't/don't know how or why it is your best,, then it is your job to find out how to do that. Not that I don't want to help you but I really want to help you. Time for the big boy pants, PULL THE PIN & LET'ER GO...
You have to know your work before you give it to the world and how and why it is, what it is. Ever see Tiger Woods ask the guys how to play the next hole, after each hole they all huddle and he asks again, at the Masters, see what I'm sayin.

All the best

EH

Me asking people which images they like best in no way means that I'm some easily guided person that doesn't know what they like because they lack conviction.  I know exactly what I like right off the bat.  I picked these myself, no one picked them for me.  When I come on here to ask others what they like it's because I like to hear feedback and see what others like.  Feedback is what helps me grow. 

You're acting as if I take everything that is said and apply it because I'm insecure about my work when the truth is that I only apply things that make sense to me and I actually really like my work.  I know you state that you want to help me, and that's great, but you saying something like this isn't helping me at all and it's certainly not going to encourage others to ask for feedback on MM either.  And by the way, my pant size is clearly not measured with the same measuring tape you measure yours with.  I'm an adult.

Yajhil Alvarez wrote:

Me asking people which images they like best in no way means that I'm some easily guided person that doesn't know what they like because they lack conviction.  I know exactly what I like right off the bat.  I picked these myself, no one picked them for me.  When I come on here to ask others what they like it's because I like to hear feedback and see what others like.  Feedback is what helps me grow. 

You're acting as if I take everything that is said and apply it because I'm insecure about my work when the truth is that I take things that make sense to me and my work and apply it and I actually really like my stuff.  I know you state that you want to help me, and that's great, but you saying something like this isn't helping me at all and it's certainly not going to encourage others to ask for feedback on MM either.  And by the way, my pant size is clearly not measured with the same measuring tape you measure yours with.  I'm an adult and I make my own decisions.  Let there be no doubt about that.

You have to do things the way you have to do them, same as everyone, I understand that.
  I am try to help you from what I see, which one do you like 2 times in a week.  2 in 1 in your port, saying I cant make the decision of which one so I'll give you 2 and your work is strong enough for 1 of 1.
  You have to stand back from the work and call the shots on images and be able to call out the best image of a shoot and how and why it is, the best shot...  I said nothing of  insecurity, it something you need to know how to do as a photographer, insecurity and not knowing how,, it is just something you have not learned,, it is just that,, you haven't learn it or you have and not using it. Again trying to help you,that is what I see.
  Passion is good but you have to step back from the work and listen to the help,, don't have to take it to heart,, but if you want to learn at least listen to what is said and not tangent out. You asked for help,, I am try to help another photographer grow or see something they haven't or don't see...

Risen Phoenix Photo wrote:
Not a fan of the nose ring in any of them.  Kinda hating that

It's only in two of them but I understand.  Not everyone is a fan of that look.

E H wrote:
You have to do things the way you have to do them, same as everyone, I understand that.
  I am try to help you from what I see, which one do you like 2 times in a week.  2 in 1 in your port, saying I cant make the decision of which one so I'll give you 2 and your work is strong enough for 1 of 1.
  You have to stand back from the work and call the shots on images and be able to call out the best image of a shoot and how and why it is, the best shot...  I said nothing of  insecurity, it something you need to know how to do as a photographer, insecurity and not knowing how,, it is just something you have not learned,, it is just that,, you haven't learn it or you have and not using it. Again trying to help you,that is what I see.
  Passion is good but you have to step back from the work and listen to the help,, don't have to take it to heart,, but if you want to learn at least listen to what is said and not tangent out. You asked for help,, I am try to help another photographer grow or see something they haven't or don't see...

Actually, if you look through my posts I often state that I already know which one is my favorite.  But this is ridiculous.  I can come on here and after my shoots get feedback, I shouldn't have to even explain why I do it.  Two times in a week?  It could be three times, who cares?  If you were that concerned you could've sent me a private message to educate me in what you think being a professional means.  This post is nowhere near being about that and it's totally unsolicited advice.  And to top it off you're totally wrong about me and how I operate.

TatianaMariePhotography wrote:
I absolutely love #3!

Thank you!

Locutus wrote:
#1 and #3
And , may I add, nice work!

Thanks!  That's a nice thing to say :-)

TheRobertHanley wrote:
#3.  I wish that namyohorengekyo tattoo wasnt there though.

Thank you TheRobertHanley!

Geoff Jones wrote:
1 and 3 are great.

His muscle flex is too obvious in 4, and there's just something odd about 2.

Thanks for the help Geoff!

Images by MR wrote:
#4 is the strongest.

Thanks MR.

Lee_Photography wrote:
Photo 4

Thanks Lee :-)

DLH Photo wrote:
#1 and #3

And so it is!  Thanks!

Random Image wrote:
Hard to say without knowing what your goal was.  I like 2 for his connecting with the lens, and 3 for showing form and physique.

I didn't even have a goal when I met up with him other than to shoot images good enough to help me further promote myself.  Thanks for the help!

Cayleigh Chaos wrote:
1 and 3 get my vote!

Thanks.  I'm using them!

Art Hermetic wrote:
1,2,3 all catch the eye.
I think 2 adds something new to your portfolio.
I like the direct look and the drama.
I think 3 is a distinctive figurative shot.
For me: 2 and 3.
Substantial results :-)

Thanks for the detailed feedback.  Very helpful actually.