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I like how you let the light show in the second image. It gives it a Hollywood feel.

The first one is blown in PP. It was actually probably underexposed by half a stop. I had her standing away from the wall so she was closer to the lights and then I dropped them when she sat but didn't move them closer. My bad, although it wasn't really that much off.
I was going for "cotton candy" with my editing.
I have shown that top shot to lots of people, and um, I am the only one that likes it, lol. I just love the doll-like look with the combat boots that look disproportionate because they are close to the camera.... Maybe if it was more over-the-top it would look more like it was supposed to be that way. Don't worry I got more poses.

Bob, I know! I was wishing I had barn doors. My stupid aluminum thing around the light isn't that cool. I was going to look into buying one, I am not so sure I am handy enough with foamcore.

I don't dislike the first shot, I just think it's missing something. I like the pose and the styling; I don't know if it's the pink wall or something else. Maybe it needs a grittier feel for my taste. A slightly harder light with a vignette and a old warehouse wall or something.

lol, that's an interesting idea about the spray paint.
I would love to have shot this against a gritty brick wall or with a wood floor. But I am working with what I have in my studio.

I am really looking for an old fashioned sofa or settee. I wouldn't care if it is damaged or a bit dirty. I want to put it in front of a window that I currently don't use and hang it with torn antique lace drapes and have victorian style wallpaper that is peeling off the wall.
Then I want wood floors. My list could go on and on for my studio, but I have to do it a little bit at a time so I can spread the cost out.

I haven't had any luck there, of course I check infrequently... and I have to drive to a DI across town, I am totally one of those people that don't want my neighbors seeing me walk into that type of store (sad).
I have been watching KSL, but anything that is the style I want is probably in too good of condition because they want thousands for them.

They are nude colored fishnets. You can see them better in the image in this thread:
http://photoartsforum.com/pinup-t2840.0.html;msg21497;topicseen#new

I am not sure... but she does burlesque dancing, I guess they are popular for that. They do show up more in person than in the pictures. I was worried about how they would photograph. I thought it might just look like her legs were weird but the model and makeup artist seemed to love them so much I went along with it. I was pleased it turned out better than I thought.