October 25, 2013 10:55pm This is a highly appealing portrait! The diffused natural light is simply sensational with absolutely no ugly/harsh shadow anywhere to be seen. The model's warm, golden skin tone contrasts nicely against the grey stone/concrete wall and the shallow DOF blurs the background effectively. The model's eyes have wonderful catchlights that really bring them to life and there is some very nice detail retained in her hair. Makeup is subtle and tastefully applied so hats off to your MUA. The purple fingernails add a splash of colour to the scene without being overpowering or tacky. The model's calm and natural expression give the image a gentle serenity and the old portrait trick of placing the eyes on different levels works a treat here - it's visually pleasing. In summary this is a very impressive image with fantastic lighting, a simple but effective concept and an attractive model of considerable quality!
