Hi Patty, I can imagine why you were so psyched, these are edgy and moody (right up my alley). But..... distortion is not your friend here. The second one in particular has way too much camera distortion to work in a drawing. The first has potential if you can find a model to sit in for the body. Then add the tattoos to the "new and improved, non distorted" body. Sounds like a lot of work. Or, let him know how much you like the photos and have him send new pics. Tell him that the photographer must back up and zoom in. You know the drill! The subject matter is just too interesting to work from a distorted photo.
Jean