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Jenny,

Overall, a lovely image. I like the basic pose, and the light on her face is beautiful. As others have noted, you handled the high contrast well. I also like the depth of field; the background is sufficiently blurred.

I think there's an opportunity to improve the eyes a bit. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I think the fact that I can tell her eyes are open, but I can't see them is a little troubling. Yet I like that she's not looking towards the camera. Perhaps a slight adjustment to the tilt of her head would reveal a little more of her eyes (maybe even a catchlight).

If this were my photo, I think I might crop it a bit different as well. I'd like a little more room above her head, and less on the bottom. Considering the rules of thirds, it looks to me like her hands are roughly positioned at the top one-third line (vertically speaking). I think if her eyes were positioned at the one-third line, her head would be a little less cramped at the top. I think cropping out a little more of her dress at the bottom of the frame would balance things nicely.

Nice work!

Jon

Nice one Jenny, I bet it sold good work, I learnt a long time ago not to put to much on negative comment here constructive critisim but not the straight out garbage type.

I like this shot and I'm sure the bride did too.

Cheers

Mark

Being objective about this - it ok not earth shattering just competent work. Why not put up something from your current works ?

What I like here is the appropriatness of the exposure and softness of the skin. God details in thw whites. What I am not too thrilled about is the camera angle and the placement of the hands in particular her left wrist - its too masculine in that placement. There is a certain degree of contriveness in this pose - yeah it easy to say make it look natural but that is what seperates those who are talented from us who try. Was half of a couple who got studio and outdoor bridal done on us yesterday by top flight pro who is a friend of a friend. It is not easy producing a natural looking posed shot - grin its worse when you have to be the subject of one. Cannot wait to see the proofs.