Thank you everyone for the comments, it is greatly apperciated. Yes, I do agree that the eyes should be the focus point in a portrait, and you are correct that the full attention is not brought to them. The lighting I used was simply a Britex flash set on half power and pointed directly at the ceiling, stand was behind her feet. Then of course the light given off by the candle and for the face I simply shown a everyday flash light direct on it. I agree it is too hot and I should of used a sheer cloth or such to soften and diffuse the light. I have several other images that were taken at this same sitting I will load more soon. Thanks Again. Sandra
This is my favorite type of portrait. Simple and elegant. The compostion is great, but I would like to know how you lit the face. The shadow cast on the wall conflicts with the locations of the candelabra. You have a circular hot spot that centers on the nose, and radiates up and out. Leaving the outside corners of the eyes and lips in relative darkness. This draws attention to the nose and forehead and away from the lips and eyes, where the view should be led to. The eyes are the most important element for this type of photo, in my opinion. Still this is a great image. Ray
I have very recently come across your portfolio. Though, your images do not have too many comments, I believe its some of the best work I have seen on Usefilm recently.
The one above, the snail and the eucalytus are my personal favourites
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