Reply #3 - February 20, 2010, 11:22:33 AM
Well, John, I honestly think you are capable of much better than this and you should give her another chance. I hope I don't upset you too much, but I'm going to be very candid here.
The main is too low, the hair light is too far forward. You have created a ghoulish-cross-light pattern here that isn't flattering or cohesive. The main needs to be moved way up from where it is. The hair light way back... it should not create additional highlights on her far cheek and nose. The hair light is also too hot, it's blown out her hair instead of enhancing it. Also, if you will bring up the ambient light her pupils will be a little smaller and we will be able to see much more of that beautiful blue color of her eyes. Her eyes are beautiful! Get some of that dark makeup off of them and light them so they sell all the rest of her beauty. She is very pretty, but her eyes could mesmerize anyone looking at her headshot. I would suggest some more glamour type lighting styles as well, with some soft focus and fairly flat light.
You are very capable of perfecting this image, but I think you need to give it another shot... for both of you.
Again, this is very pointed, but I don't intend to be cruel, I just think you can do better.
Travis

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