Rainy Days and Mondays...

Great lighting on her, Kim; not a blown out spot anywhere. And her expression is perfect for the shot. Nice.

Nice profile. By the way, one of the things I like is how you have the rain drop against the window which adds something nice to the shot. I like the split background between the wood and the glass.

Thanks, Mark and Amar. Lighting was a bounced flash and a reflector. Worked out okay, considering it was a dull day.

Great job, I tried one using a similar approach and failed. Glad to yours worked out well. :D

 

My only thought is "what if the model has a bit more look room?" But this is good shot as is.

Wonderfully classic profile. The skin tones are soft and beautiful. The circular earring adds balance. I also, like the split background. The background L shape compliments her profile. The raindrops on the window and the natural blur add to the beauty & interest. Super job! Very Moody!

I wouldn't change a thing. Everything works. Looing at the image evokes an immediate emotional reaction.

Very nice mood to this. The rain drops on the glass, the angle to where she's looking.

A beautiful composition !

Thanks, everyone. I almost didn't go through with this shoot as Kelley got there about 2 hours after I wanted her to be, and it was pouring rain at that point. I figured nothing would turn out, especially since it was my first portrait shoot, but a lot of them worked out and I was pleased.

Hi Kim, I like the shot a lot. The skin tones are wonderful and your control of the bright light outside is masterful. The raindrops on the window complete the story. If I may though, the three raindrops just above her nose seem a little distracting. Hope that's not too picky.

Everything said Kim, it is realy a nice portrait, and the rain adds to the whole scene. Pnina

Thanks, Jamie - hadn't really noticed the spots. Will check my printed copy to see if it's distracting on it or not. Thanks for visiting, as always, Pnina.

Beautiful skin tones and very well lit.

One feels the saddness within her and only wishes to unvailthe sun and bring back that smile that blesses beauti!

Thanks, Richard. It's funny, when Kelley DOES smile she looks like a little girl. But here, she looks quite mature. She turned 14 the day after I did this shoot.

New to portraits. Used a diffused flash and reflector on a rainy day.

'Rainy days and mondays', mmm, The Carpenters, nice

sweet model ! nice work ! my best regards ! 6/6

Thanks, Arthur and Tiina. I think Kelley may have a career in modelling ahead of her, if she chooses.