Karen

One of my first attempts at portraiture. Appreciate your comments.

 

Paul

This works well as a snapshot, but for a real portrait some details need to be fixed:)

Try not to centre the person you are photographying but placing him or her on either side.

Zooming a bit more would also emphesize on her rather than the background that in my opinion is too much. In a portrait, the background even though important is not as significant as the person itself.

And one last advice, don't cut the body where her knees are, either bellow or above them :))

Overall a good first attempt:)

i think that you have alot going for you with this photo and ample room for improvement. you have a good subject but i would suggest choosing a more natural pose for her. good lighting and exposure. choose your background wisely, imo the one pictured here doesn't fit what i think you are trying to achieve. it looks way to busy and doesn't support her portrait in anyway. good start:)