My second attempt

[pieq314]

This is my second attempt at studio portraiture (after my self portrait a few days ago).

Please comment what are good or bad about it.

[Georgey]

Its very formal, I mean she looks relaxed but the backround is very dull and I think it gives an overall dull feel to the photo, I like that it is nice and sharp and i like the backlighting.
Philip:)

[pieq314]

Thanks for the comment. The background is a wall lit only by room lights, so it is dark.

I will see if I can get some more interesting backdrops to try again.

[Hellashot]

The focus seems off. Her bottom lips seems in focus but the eyes are not. Focus on the eyes - 99% of the time when your subject has eyes.

[Nidz]

Kind of looks like the shutter speed is a bit slow and she's slightgly moved.

[pieq314]

The focus seems off. Her bottom lips seems in focus but the eyes are not. Focus on the eyes - 99% of the time when your subject has eyes.
I just checked the original, and her eyes were in focus, so this must be due to JPEG compression when downsizing. Thanks for commenting.

[pieq314]

Kind of looks like the shutter speed is a bit slow and she's slightgly moved.
Shutter speed was 1/200 sec, F#=10, with 3 external strobe lights. The face and arms were photoshopped (this may be what you are observing).
Thanks for commenting.