I agree with you Dean....
But natural can be very challenging in many ways. I was not saying that someone at your level is not a photographer if he does not shoot in natural light. My point was if that is all you have and you can not get great shots, with our gift that is in the sky. Well hang it up.
I am far from being a great or the best photographer, that is true indeed. I am always learning.
But here are two examples of what i think in my opinions are do's and donts in NATURAL Light. The first shot is a DON'T as I pointed out before, the model is uncomfortable number one with the Sun blazing in her eyes, and it is just to harsh, yes a scrim would be the best way to go, however i do not have time to get all the public nasty stuff with all the gear gotta shoot it and get out of dodge, before an angry house wife calls the cops.
This following shot , was more pleasing to the viewer in my opinion and the model was able to be more comfy with sexual expression.
The wall behind me was enough warm light to fill the model.
Dean is a much better photographer than me.. But i am learning. These shots were taken with a 40D and the Tamron 28-75 2.8 XR di lens