misinterpreted by some but I believe it's the truth.
Years ago I attended a PPA function where a "Reknown Photographer" spoke after which I asked him to critique my fledgling portfolio. Pointing out a few of the sexier images his only comment was do you want a reputation for sexy or for mainstream. Keep in mind this man had made his name as a wedding and family photograher.
"I didn't think they were that bad" I told him.
"Don't be concerned with what I think," he said, "play to YOUR clientele. Know your potential customers."
I think he was right. If I want to make money I needed to understand where the market was an play to them. I used to work for a very successful photographer in Utah and although he took great glamour and boudior he never showed them in the studio simply because he knew it would ruin his business in that semi rural area of Utah. Story goes there was a photographer near here that took a senior pic that momma didn't approve of and she literally picketted his studio. He's still in business so I guess it didn't kill him but I wonder how many sittings it cost him.
I'm not familiar with the images you are talking about but I can't help wondering if the comments weren't more to warn you of potential pitfalls to a flegling career than an actual critique of the image. As to the similar image from the "PhotoGod" (your words) I suspect most of us would think he/she has already established their rep so no use cribbing on that.
"Oh good grief, now what" for those interested it was a girl . . .her third.