Kaitlynn

My first session with studio stobes. A pair of 300ws monolights. Key

is through a medium softbox, fill from a white bounce umbrella. I

also used a small (100ws) hair light through a grid spot.

I like her expression and the way light gives 3-D look to the face. Tone is good for me, too. Maybe cropping to show only her face and neck will be good. But I don't really understand those 3 and below ratings for aesthetics. Will anyone explain what is wrong with this pic? I am really curious.

Makes any difference?

Andrey,

 

Thanks for the kind words, and the new perspective, vis-a-vis the tighter crop. I framed the shot to show off the flow and style of her hair, but I also like the tight square composition.

 

Unfortunately, I don't have a long enough lens on my Bronica to pull off framing that tight in camera. Maybe if I show your crop to the wide she'll be more open to that 150mm portrait lens.

Oops..... I meant show your crop to the wife.