people Jenny Thanksgiving 2008

Really a snapshot at Thanksgiving--I just like the feeling of this one.

Nice one, I just don't like the chair.

Jenny is all grown up isn't she? My critique is only with your description. This is hardly a snapshot. Regardless of the time spent getting the lighting right...the lighting is perfect. And you are quite correct; this photograph has a warm feeling about it. Jenny's expression is the culprit I expect.

 

Cheers.

 

 

Stunning. Both model and photo.

 

Best Regards, Todd

There's something about this picture that reminds me of the Dutch portrait painters of the 17th century like Frans Hals. I like the simplicity and directness of approach.

Thank you every one for the nice comments.

George: yes, she is certainly grown up. I have photos of her in this portfolio going back literally to the day she was born! That was 23 years ago! I do love the way the color of her hair matches the reddish browns of the background. And Jack: "simple and direct" is my modus operandi, wouldn't you say?

Haunting image. She's looking at you yet almost right through you! I can see why you react positively to this image, it really is quite haunting, yet quite charming at the same time.

The empathy between model and photographer is evident and that seemingly has helped to allow you to obtain a very natural and relaxed expression and to portray the spirit and what appears as a reserved intelligence of the person. The lighting probably couldn't be better. A fine image. 

What an appealing face--which you have captured perfectly.

 

--Lannie