Photo of a "non-photogenic" subject

She had to be persuaded to have her portrait taken as she did not think she was photogenic! She couldn't have been more wrong about her self.
2 LumoPro LP180's in an Apollo Orb triggered by PocketWizard Plus III's at camera left. One silver reflector below at waist height. 200 mm at f/2.8.

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I think she is gorgeous, and the photo is wonderful. It's very important to me, and I'm sure to most photographers, that we create images that can please the subject's soul. Not in a crass way, but a sincere and honest way.

Thanks Scott. She did like this one. I think it shows her personality, confident serenity.

Great shot! My only advice would be for post work. Get the liquify tool out and straighten out the sleeves a little and I would also fill in the hair on the forehead but those are little nitpicky things.

Thanks Justin, great critique. I see what you mean, excellent observations!

You did a great job. Sometimes getting your client/model/subject to open up is the most difficult part

Thanks Antonio. Your right. It took a while before she started to become confident!

Awesome Shot ! Very nice background and aperture selection, the catch light in the eyes is awesome ! Did you use the reflector under the softbox or umbrella ?

Yes Ameet, I used a reflector under the Lastolite softbox. I used the techniques I learned from Dylan Patricks excellent tutorial!

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