Wide eyed girl

Please comment.

Very nice portrait Etan, very sharp, great light and skin-tone, 6/6

Nice pose, but two problems I would say. Too shallow dof, means one eye not sharp and mouth not sharp at edge either. 1-2 stops more would do it. The hair is very flat, I would try a reflector on her right side to highlight the hair a little.

Thanks ivan. I'll try and not go under f4 the next time I do a portrait like this...

 

Would a hair light do the trick? Like a lightsource above the top of her head?

Hair lights are good, but can be difficult to get just right and look natural. much easier is a large lastolite or other reflector which puts a bit more life into her hair, but will never overdo it.

Very brilliant eyes , pletoric of life. She looks live and happy . I like the crop on this photo because the principal and powerfull idea is in the eyes of her and I feel the skin tone is IN the correct exposure because if you see carefully the secret of this picture is in the color of her eyes.