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[captiva]

2 Shots taken at a show for an international hairdressing company. Model gave written permission in using her shots for my own web-site and promotional posters.

I would appreciate views please.

30D Tamron 19-35mm, 1/100th at F/5.6
2 Flash units

[tonydee]

Image at right is massively better than left... better exposure, better angle, less unflattering skin texture on the face, more feminine as the jawline is softer, makeup less intrusive, eyes look less "startled" and the gaze is far more natural than the "looking at my own hair" effort. Lip position is more suggestive, straight white teeth are a major element of attractiveness, neck length is not compressed by the perspective/angle. Better focus and sharpness in the eyelashes. At least a smidge more dress/blouse, which helps. Flatters the hair cut much better too. Better framing. DOF and focus are fine in both. Cheers, Tony

[CJinAustin]

Originally Posted by tonydee

Image at right is massively better than left... better exposure, better angle, less unflattering skin texture on the face, more feminine as the jawline is softer, makeup less intrusive, eyes look less "startled" and the gaze is far more natural than the "looking at my own hair" effort. Lip position is more suggestive, straight white teeth are a major element of attractiveness, neck length is not compressed by the perspective/angle. Better focus and sharpness in the eyelashes. At least a smidge more dress/blouse, which helps. Flatters the hair cut much better too. Better framing. DOF and focus are fine in both. Cheers, Tony

ditto