Michelle

Hi,

 

One of my first portrait attempts with flashes. Therefore i would

appreciate any constructive critics.

 

Regards,

 

Andreas

Nicely done. Perhaps a hint of light to outline your model's head would be better and also get rid of the bright spot on her hair bun.

Nice shot, conteplative. I think that a soft backlight from a lower perspective may help to define her hair, which gets lost in the background.

Nice picture. Very good lighting.

 

I agree with the other two comments about the hair light and croping.

 

I find the hand posture troubling. I once overheard a professional portrait photograher said "There is no reason to include the hand in a head and shoulder shot!". His rationales were: #1, it is difficult to make the hand appear natural. Arranging the facial is a major challenge already, why complicate it with the hand? #2, having the hand in the picture, it adds another complication in the lighting. Depending on how close is your main light (sometimes it can be as close as on few inches from the face), the hand sticking out will have a much higher lighting ratio.

Jed and Edward,

 

Thanks for your input. After reading your comments i have to confess you are right!

 

Regards,

 

Andreas

Alex,

 

Thanks a lot for your feedback. The included hand was intentional. It should give an association

with "buisness work".

 

Regards,

 

Andreas

I think the hand is well included. I think the hair needs a little fill from the right. All told, not a bad effort.