first time in studio

Like the title says first studio shots and first time with someone other than my family
would like to hear any and all comments

Good first go!

I think the lighting is ok.. The white balance might be a little on the warm side for a straight up portrait like this but you get away with it..

I think what you should possibly think about working on is getting expression from your model...

Check out some videos from a guy called peter Hurley.. Especially the one entitled, it's all about the squinch...

You'll see what I mean when you see it!

hope this helps!

I second the advice about watching Peter Hurley.

Looks great for a first time. I think the expression works, as long as this isn't the only look . You might want to try turning the ambient a bit brighter so the pupils aren't so large. She's got lovely eyes, but much of it is obscured by the large pupils. WB is a touch warm, which works fine , but it makes her green eyes more brown.

I have to agree with Rush and NewCreation! I was watching the Squinch video and It's all about the Jaw about 5 minutes ago and then I stopped by this section to start looking at pictures. I think you are off to a good start! I cant wait to get back in the studio!

nicely done, and I like her expression. some lipstick might have helped her avoid the dry lips look, I'd probably smooth that out a bit, but overall I like it.

If you're concentrating on faces/headshots, Peter Hurley is THE man to watch!