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Natural light portrait

Hi guys, would appreciate some critique on this portrait shot recently, thanks!

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First let me say good shot, my really only complaint/critique would be is the positioning of her right hand/arm? looks out of place

Thank you Jeremy

I think it looks good.
Few minor critiques:
1. Skin smoothing might be a bit overdone.
2. This is probably just my preference, but her head is blending into the background. Maybe a hair light or a splash of light on the background would help separate her.

I would normally agree, and I noticed it because i do the same thing accidentally haha. But to me it seems fairly natural to the lighting/composition. There are things going to black, softly, all over, so it all seems to work together for me.

Got it, thanks guys!

I really like it! I'd consider it mission accomplished if I shot it :). I might prefer, or attempt, a tighter crop, just to get rid of the space up top and bring focus back towards her. Last nitpicky thing is doing something with those flyaway strands to the left, around eye level. Not a deal breaker, just something I saw looking around the frame.

And you do the same thing I do, ironing creases into the shirt sleeves, might try a different method so you don't get those ;)

Good job!

Thank you Jordan!