The issue here is that every single model in the history of photography puts the final outcome of the photo session completely in the hands of the photographer. And while a good photographer can make almost anyone, without coming close to opening Photoshop, look great, a bad photographer, (or someone who does not understand their subject), can make almost anyone look bad.
As someone who, in a past life, edited a lot of photos for publication, all I can say is that this photographer, while fulfilling the assignment did not or was not able to take advantage of the fact that JL's most important asset is her face. And in this photo, while her musculature may be shown off to best advantage -- while keeping within the bounds of modesty -- the beauty of her face was lost in the final image.
Outside of that, it's great pool gets recognized (on whatever level) in the mainstream media. Smart move on her part.
Lou Figueroa
