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I am working on shooting portraits for my portfolio. I especially

liked this shot because my friend is especially shy. It has the

look of an actor's head shot.

Technically, it looks fine. I would move the head closer to the center?

Personally I like to use a red filter with my b&w's as it removes/hides blemishes and redness in the skin. My .02

 

Erik

I like the intimacy that you achieved with a shy subject. However I find difficulties with the composition. I usually follow a rule that I made up myself - the implied sight rule. When a portrait subject is looking to one side, leave more space on that side of the face. By crowding him against the left picture margin and having him look toward picture left, it over balances the composition and leaves it with the feeling of being ready to fall over.