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This is my first non-family member portrait. I'd welcome

comments/critiques. Thanks, Tom

Wonderful portrait capture of very great exposure, details and so well saturated colors

 

Wishing you all of the best my friend

 

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I'd lighten the eyes and teeth just a little (in photoshop). Otherwise very nice portrait.

I think youdid a really nice job! Sharp, clear, good lighting on the subject and the background is just perfect.

Very nice, Tom!

Great pose and wonderful exposure, Tom! I don't know portraits very well but I'd say this looks like anything but a "first attempt" in my opinion. I continue to be amazed at where all of you find girls this pretty...either you guys just have beautiful girls where you live or else you are really a photography master at showing the beauty of a person (probably a little of both). :) Great shot though...I don't see many portraits I like but I look forward to seeing more from you!

"Gee whiz wonderful portrait" comments don't help you improve. But yes it is a good attempt and a nice model. I like the choice of contrasting background to her top colour. The skin tones are well handled and the tilted head pose and facial expression are great.

 

Things I like less are the right arm going out of frame. More importantly the lighting. You've used two lights yet got almost flat lighting. This sort of beauty lighting is ok for models and fashion shots but rather dull for portraits of real people. Using a one stop different between your main and fill light would give a 1:3 lighting ratio which gives better facial modelling. The lighting on the background is great, but I'd probably add a hair light onto the top of her head to pick her out from the background a little more. Hoping to provide constructive criticism.

Amazing prtraite..

 

I really liked the lighting, the model and even the execution ..

 

Well, so well done ..

 

:-)

 

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Regards

Thank you for providing Tom with some constructive criticism. I think what you said is exactly what this portrait needs.

 

Tom - Ivan's totally right. This is a nice portrait with lots of potential, but the lighting could be better with just a little tweeking.

 

Good luck! :o)

Thanks everyone for the positive feedback. I appreciate all the comments and suggestions. Ivan, I will play with my lighting to see if I can add some depth to the image.

Nice crystal eye, tender tones of skin, natural pose & sweet expression, charming, Tom!!! Best regards

Very good exposure, pairing of colours and spontaneous smile (this one is more original than other ice poses we can often see ).

Congratulation.