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I am doing a coarse on photography want to submit this and Beam as an assignment

but would appreciate some critique first

I believe you have a good head shot here. Lighting, background, makeup and most of all an emotional expression from the subject are all present here, but, and I mean this in the nicest way. If it was my shot I would have been level with the subject instead of shooting at a downward angle. If you're going to use a headband make sure the hair is tidy and not puffed up at the top...I would like to see the hair off the subjects left shoulder and the flyaways sprayed down. Her false eye lashes could use a bit of photo shopping as well as some skin smoothing. You're on the right track Don...it's the little details that make the difference.

Thanks Von for your imput. Appreciate and take on board your suggestions 

I agree with Von's comment . The cropped version is just a sugestion , bringing the eyes into a stronger position on the composition . Bill

Very beautiful portrait. I like it.

Best regards,

I would prefer a lower angle as Von suggests. The crop also works for me. re-shoot it? She's a very good, natural subject