JimH Loc: Western South Jersey, USA

As a non-portrait guy, my words probably mean squat, but here's my 2 cents. In your first set of three, I like #2 the best. #1 is a little pasty and dull, as others have noted. #2 seems the most flattering. #3, meh, I just don't like the arm over the head pose. Looks goofy.

In your other two, as 1EyedJack noted, I don't care for the crookedness. And I really don't like (and this is not really directed at you, per se, but at the general idea that seems so common these days..) the penchant for models to pose PIGEON-TOED and KNOCK-KNEED. Gawd, that looks grotesque.

My personal view is that when you're doing shots like this, you have to decide whether you're doing PORTRAIT shots to show off the PERSON, or FASHION shots to show off the clothes. I think a lot of time, beginning portrait shooters end up composing and shooting like fashion photogs, and that doesn't really work, in my opinion. Are you selling the jeans, the shoes, or the girl?

Good start though, let's see more as you progress.

Kylemc99 Loc: Oklahoma city

You might try using bracketing photos. That way u get one a little under and over exposed. Which allows u to pick the best one. Underexposing just by 1 stop would help 2 and 3. I like the other ones you added. You definately working on having your own style which will seperate you from everyone else in the portrait buisness. Good luck!

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

And the other thing to mention is:

If you want to get a little more underexposure going and/or change the sky...that's easily doable and the model is exposed well..so that would be a snap if that's what you wanted to do.

Abqhudson Loc: Albuquerque, NM

Great images.

PWhisperer Loc: Allentown, PA

A rotated frame now n then is ok if it adds to the feel of the pic. Tho it's not my style to rotate shots, I know accomplished pros who do it quite a bit. When doing rotated shots or black n white or desaturation, you pretty much have to follow your gut. The pic will tell you what direction u need to go with it. As I stated before tho, you are onto something. Well done !

billyzee Loc: Austin

Cady...what a great time for a young person to be getting into the digital world of photography. There is a lot I like about your work and the potential you've shown. Tilted frame doesn't always work and can be overdone, but I think it does work with the poses that you chose. No hard and fast rules there.
Pay close attention to Pwhisperer's comments and critique on portrait work as his work that I've seen speaks for itself.

odessa1 Loc: Eastern N.C.

I liked the style. Skin tones are off, you may be going for that Urban faded look which I like but try to find a more natural skin color. You did a great job on the pics I have seen. The model seemed relaxed and sometimes that is hard to get.

alaskanfrog Loc: Alaska

the shot compositions are good and your models is lovely. however, most of your shots are overexposed and look washed out. The focus is good, but as was stated by others, you need to set your WB, (White Balance) to correct the color tone. Use a lower shutter speed setting and aperture setting to improve the overall picture quality so that the background doesn't appear blown out. It's normal for things to appear very bright on sunny days. It's best not to shoot in direct sunlight as doing so can create issues with over exposure. Instead, choose a shady location and use a good light source such as a reflector, or flash of some sort. In most cases the built in camera flash will not work well enough because there isn't enough light coming from the small built in flash. There are infinite ways to provide adequate lighting for outdoor photo portraits. One of the BEST ways is to shoot on an overcast day with high and light clouds. This will provide a soft light with no harsh shadows and everything will be evenly light.

Study and learn about the techniques that many photographers use. Go online to "Youtube.com" and watch videos specifically tailored on outdoor portrait photography. Most of all, have fun, shoot lots of pictures and learn about your camera and it's abilities and limitations. Mistakes are inevitable and are an important learning tool in photography. don't be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them.

Here is a link that will help you along. The guy really knows what he's talking about but can be a bit abrasive sometimes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt6AvJ7WZSI

tedbenz Loc: Marina del Rey, CA

I like the colorized effect. It's other-worldly.

prestonphoto Loc: Bath, NY

I like your pictures - I think you did good but I noticed you got a thing for tilting - that has to go. 4 and 5 are super but the first 3 have that washed out look. Hey......have you tried applying sepia to them? Give that older photo look. Maybe................

photojet Loc: TX/CO

Love the eyes!

Plusten Loc: Fruita Colorado

pretty long shadows for noon,,,

Jschneir Loc: Santa Monica, CA

I am not sure why you are shooting below the model rather than even with the model. I generally liked what you are doing but i think you may want to explore shooting from some other angles. If you model is looking to one siide or the other, leave room on that side so that the subject is NOT looking out the picture.

SteveH Loc: Putnam Valley NY & Boynton Beach, Fla

I think your exposure at noon is very good considering the time of day. Did you try shooting into the sun and using the sun for backlighting your subject?

Not crazy about the first shot. I feel it emphasizes too much of your models mid-section. Her face is fantastic!

Love the second shot best - to me it is the most natural and seems more candid than the others. Not crazy about the "artistic approach" of the open space. Your chose a tight crop. Would like to see this followed through by eliminating the open space.

You are talented. Keep up the nice work!

phoneguy55 Loc: upstate NY

while some very good advice has been offered ,...from some very good photographers.....and there seems to be a general consensus on their overall opinions, I just wanted to add a personal observation from a non-pro set of eyes. To me the washed out, or blown out backgrounds almost have the effect of a blurred background, in that they leave only the subject as a focal point. If the model was a bit more contrast-y (?) ....against the same backgrounds it would present a nice effect ( to me) But if this all happened without you trying for it,.....well, then it's best to figure out why, and how best to be more in control of your settings and ambient light. Which goes back to all of the advice given above......( just my thoughts , kiddo...)