Please rate my photography? PLEASE!!?

[monkeystoneart]

I have been doing photography for about 3 months now and just started working on portriats recently and I was wondering of you would be able to rate my photos (not the model, lol) on a 1(bad) - 5(great) scale and feel free to offer any advice

THANK YOU SO MUCH,
Trisha

Photo 1:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/Gallery2008/ash1.jpg

Photo2:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/Gallery2008/ash2.jpg

Photo3:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/Gallery2008/ash3.jpg

Photo4:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/Gallery2008/027.jpg

Photo5:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/Gallery2008/168.jpg

Photo6:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/Gallery2008/138.jpg

Photo7:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/Gallery2008/061.jpg

[Rob L]

monkey, I don't want to rate you on a scale.
That is not beneficial. I will give you some advice, though.
Use a fill flash, and/or get yourself some hand held reflectors.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/470069-REG/Bowens_BW_3225_32_Reflector_Silver_Gold.html

Lighting is not your enemy. The shadows on her face are.
A simple reflector placed to the side or even under your camera will alleviate those harsh shadows.
Good posing, though.
Either you or your model have posed before, it is evident.
Keep up the good work, and take my advice, it will help you tremendously.
Good luck, and happy shooting.