tracynda , my muse! IMG_0316.JPG

A charming addition to your portfolio Michael with a delightful model.  One of my very first models was my wife. Hmm, in retrospect, I do think she was less accommodating than many others I have known since, but I nevertheless learned a lot through her ..... .  : -)  

I will comment on the use of a cigarette as a prop in photography, but not the act of smoking which is personal and regards the model not our camera, and  thus I feel none of anyone else's business. Certainly, alike you, I use the cigarette and the wine glass  very often because I feel it helps create a story line ..  the cigarette in the case above is a definite plus to the image in my opinion. 

Happy shooting, but watch your back, I had several things thrown at me from all directions in similar situation  .. : -)

Thanks so much for your always valued input John!

My muse, relaxing during a break. Thank you for refraining from

comments about smoking... this is a photograph, nothing more.

Fantastic!!

Thanks so much Alberto!