I have a shoot 2morrow guys..Stay Tuned...
Hi Shootraw, this thread makes for an interesting 'photography log/diary'.
I'm am far far away from being am expert, but I would have to say that the latest shoot (guy with glasses) has a much nicer feel to it than the earlier shoots, and I think it's more down to the post processing (PP) being consistent across all the photo's rather than shooting technique. The earlier shots had a vast range of different PP techniques and when you put them together in one presentation I feel it makes the viewer wonder what sort of style you might have been aiming for, or how consistent you are.
Maybe that would also help with the comment above about smiling/seriousness. I think that the choice of smile or seriousness should come with the feeling of the photo, a bright colourful photo would often resemble happiness/party/fun to us subconsciously and so drive a smile, a bright but monotone photo is heavenly/dreamy and so maybe drive a more serious, deep facial expression. Contrasty and dark photos offer more seriousness/drama/sad/danger types of feeling.
More than I planned to write, and also it's just me thinking a loudly for myself really. I have not yet done any real photoshoot yet beyond a half day course.
Really enjoying the thread. helps me get inspired and maybe build up my confidence to jump in the deepend a bit.