I've seen this again and again, much to the detriment of the models... You have a portfolio or some photos posted on ModelMayhem and others have left feedback...

"Great photo!"

"Best shot evaaaar!"

"You look soooo good in this!"

When, in fact, the photo is complete crap for modeling purposes. Horrible lighting, terrible expression, awful pose, distracting background. I have seen some of the worst photos get rave reviews on such sites.

Having people say nice things about your work is always a nice thing, but if you are serious about modeling, it is important to consider the source of your feedback.

Unfortunately, the people who most likely have an eye for good photography don't leave feedback because it may offend the model. Especially if it follows any of the types of comments listed above...

"This is an awesome shot!", says one person.

And then your review...

"The expression on your face is completely out of sync with the style of the photo and the lighting is very poor."

Doesn't exactly work, does it?