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Don't worry about the photo. There is so much you will gain from doing the work in a studio that the likeness is secondary.
May I ask what sort of instruction you are getting?
I have a few theories on how to approach a live body, especially when they are not paying you, that I would be curious as to what steps you are taking to get your images.
On first glance, this is not the most striking piece, but as I stopped and looked a bit more, there is not a lot basically wrong. The proportions are workable and the nuts and bolts will hold it together. A photo would have allowed you the luxury to work out all your problems before you finish, but arguing with paint and a model under the pressure of time, makes for an exceptional skill set.
I would love to see your next piece. And if you have a chance, could you take progress shots of it? The real trick is not to do it right every time, but to know how to recognize when you are doing it wrong and know what to do about it. I call that strategy. I think strategy is very important in short time periods with a model. Conservation of energy for maximum output.
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