gorebug

Crop ruthlessly.

If an element is not adding to your images strength then remove it.

The person in the background distracts from what would otherwise be a pleasant image. I would also crop a bit on the right to get rid of that greyish object that runs down the side.

Also, focus is too soft on the face other than the ears (and a part under the chin), and the image is posted too large.

Many photographers prefer to set focus on the eyes. Also, a smaller aperture would let you get more of the face in focus (a soft body and background would have been alright).

JMHO.

Seems to be no detail in the hair. I am not sure if it is out of focus, or just a poor scan.

Seems to be nice and bright on the non-lit side... did you use a reflector?

My first semi-formal portraiture sitting. This is the one I liked the

best, but there are others in the folder. Any guidance for future

improvement would be greatly appreciated.

Txs,

Why is he then speaking into a microphone? ;-)

Perhaps this photo would be more interesting if you could only see just the fingertips. I find all the dark heads somewhat distracting.

Hi, this is my first submission. Any advice or opinion would be

greatly appreciated.