curt_kalkstein1

Thank you for the responses. It's encouraging that you think the technical aspect is acceptable.

I doubt myself too often, so it's hard for me to accept that you think it's about right on my first try. And, I see the flaws more than I see the good about it. Do you think the effect would be more dramatic if I used a subject I'm trying to apply this to? High school seniors - maybe a fedora, a tighter crop? Do you think the texture of the blinds is appropriate or should I use a flat (white? gray?) background?

Curt

I'd like to add this look - when polished - to my offerings. I posted

another that had only the single, sharper shadow, but being only an

occasional user of this forum, can't find it. Nor do I see any comment

on the other version.

If you know anyone who can critique for me, please advise. Feel free

to contact me at my e-mail address to: spectrumphotography@photocurt.com

I realize there are other flaws, such as pose and colour, but I'm

focusing on trying to get the shadowing right so I can incorporate

this look into my senior portraits.

What can I do to make this better?

Curt

This is a 30 x 40 that I plan to display at wedding shows and semi-

permanently in a relevant place.

Please tell me if you think the images have enough impact to make a

prospective bride/groom to want to hire me ($1,750 to $2,750). Please

contribute any other options that come to mind.