Sip
by Jutilda

Comment:
Composition: Perfect choice for a square crop.

Lighting/Exposure: Wow. That is really beautiful.

Pose: Loving the pose!!!! Title fits so well.

Suggestions for Improvements: None.

I see nothing about this that I dislike. She is a beautiful little girl!

Tech II
by jhess77

Comment:
Composition: I prefer this angle. Very interesting. Makes me feel like I am about to go through that sharpener.

Lighting/Exposure: Perfect.

Pose: N/A Candid.

Suggestions for Improvements: None. I really like this a lot.

Sepia works very well for this photo, IMO. Very nicely done.

Tech
by jhess77

Comment:
Composition: I like all of the added stuff in the frame. Really nice environmental portrait.

Lighting/Exposure: Very nice. You were workin' with what you had. You did it well.

Pose: N/A candid.

Suggestions for Improvements: None.

This is very creative. I like the bit of blur on the person. Very nice use of slow shutter speed.

Irina
by LevT

Comment:
Composition: I like the profile shot. Her positioning in the frame is really good. I like that she is looking into the photo.

Lighting/Exposure: Both are very nice.

Pose: Not too fond of the hand. It looks strange because of the wrist crop.

Suggestions for Improvements: If you get a chance to reshoot this, I will suggest the following: Have her bring her hand all the way up to her shoulder. Have her drop her shoulder and sit up very straight with her head high. It will provide a visual difference or gap between her head and torso and it will prevent cropping at any joints.

This is a lovely portrait overall. You did a fine job with that exposure. I always have trouble getting my focus just right in low light situations. Nicely done! :)

Twilighter
by stupidcat

Comment:
Composition: I like the way it feels like we have interrupted her reading.

Lighting/Exposure: DOF is great. Light is nice but a little flat.

Pose: N/A since it is a bit of a candid style shot.

Suggestions for Improvements: Perhaps move the light on the right side a bit higher. The way you have them now lights her very evenly and makes her very 2D. Generally, with a portrait or any other style of shot, you are looking to create a feeling of depth with your lighting. She needs some shadows somewhere :)

You nailed the focus in this shot. Her eyes really pop out of this photo. Very nice environmental portrait :)

#4
by breadfan35

Comment:
Composition: I love the negative space. Beautiful!

Lighting/Exposure: Perfect. Those catchlights are really beautiful.

Pose: Loving the head tilt. Perfect.

Suggestions for Improvements: None.

This is such a lovely portrait. I really feel a great connection with the subject. Very nicely done.

your smile makes me smile.
by photokariangel

Comment:
Composition: I really like any type of photography that runs in a strip.

Lighting/Exposure: I really like the reflections of the windows in your eyes. It's very distinct.

Pose: N/A

Suggestions for Improvements: None.

The full view really blows socks off!! :)

Baby Steps
by incubus

Comment:
Composition: I really like your position in the frame.

Lighting/Exposure: Love the colours in the sky. Overall image seems a tad blurry. Could be the NN though.

Pose: I think it's perfect for your title.

Suggestions for Improvements: A crop of the white space at the top and perhaps a bit of USM. I see you didn't use it. I am not sure if it would have helped but would be worth a try.

This image connects wonderfully on an emotional level. The yellow and orange do well to convey caution. :) Nicely done.

The Old Song Man
by SandyP

Comment:
WOOHOO!! Congratulations Sandy!! :) You certainly have a knack for these types of portraits. Way to go!

Day 05 - Jeehe
by shalrath

Comment:
Composition: Wonderful. I love the leading line of candles to the subject.

Lighting/Exposure: I like the catchlights in her eyes from the candles and the soft light they have created on her face.

Pose: I appreciate the fact that her face is not actually ON her hands. It distorts the features, IMO. Very nicely posed.

Suggestions for Improvements: Nada.

Thanks for the mini tutorial. :)