Grace

This is the only one where I feel that your model is relaxed, or to be possibly more precise, where her body doesn't appear to be under tension, if you know what I mean.

If a model is relaxed, which usually happens some way into a session, then generally and in my experience, from that point in time, things work well.

I don't think the format is an issue, perhaps it is to you, but couldn't that be a get to know the camera/format thing?

I like this one.

Mick.

I agree with Mick, the other poses seem tense and forced. This one works well, IMP.

Paul

I think the model was relaxed; we were just looking for interesting poses. I think I'm in a unique position as a female photographer that experienced models are probably more comfortable with me than they would be with male photographers. Also I don't ask for specific poses, I just like to see what comes up. Thinking about it, this one was earlier on in the session (we gave up on the seated poses after a bit).

So you don't think the composition is a problem? I feel like it could be cropped a bit closer on the right hand side. I haven't shot anything other than 4x5 for probably a year, that's why the wider rectangle format seems to bother me more.

This one does fit a 6x8 or 4x5 proportion - lots of space on the left that is not contributing. I wonder if you are using a slightly longer focal length, proportionally, than the 4x5? I find I know where I need to stand to use a particular camera combination. This is often 'wrong' with a different format. I use a 6x9 back on my 4x5 sometimes, and it feels like a panoramic format. I find the trick is to concentrate on the short side, and just check the long side last. If you are going to be doing full frame contacts you have to be strict with the framing, of course.

I think it is a very nice picture as presented, doesn't need cropping from my point of view. Plus with your process it's like shooting slides, gotta get it right in camera.

Yes you do have an advantage with women, or I think you would. It would seem then that the tension in the other pictures was more of the issue, from my perspective anyway.

Mick.

The cropping on the right is good. So is the pose. Vertical format might work better here.