M Raph - Any advice Welcome

[Grainer]

So... .looking at all the pictures you've posted, I would take off a few of the main branches that accentuate the reverse taper if you want to kill that immediately.
Then I would start to develop one of the main branch that gives it a slight leaning look. I certainly wouldn't go with the one that comes out at right angles.

I would not completely cut below the main branches. I think nature has given you a wonderful structure and a unique framework to start shaping. But this is just me and my opinion.
Good luck and please keep us updated.

Having seen all your pics now.... I would remove the right angle and perhaps try for something like this....

Rhaph5.jpg

Bottom right branch looks out of place as well and not typical to the nature of the tree type. Id let it lift up and don't wire it down like a traditional pine tree.