Stock Photo Frame Insert
by crabappl3

Comment by jimmyn4:
Very nice, I could see this one in a picture frame on the store shelf. Good work.

Stock Photo Frame Insert
by crabappl3

Comment by tfarrell23:
great portrait....

Stock Photo Frame Insert
by crabappl3

Comment by jmsetzler:
excellent job with the lighting and composition :) - setzler

Stock Photo Frame Insert
by crabappl3

Comment by albright1:
Yes, I could definitely see this as a frame insert. The print of the pillow is a bit distracting, though, and rather conflicts with the demure expression and posture of this child. The sunlight in her hair is lovely.

Stock Photo Frame Insert
by crabappl3

Comment by FranziskaLang:
Challenge met, I could almost see this as a frame insert. B&w is often used for those, and it works well here. You've achieved a nice tonal range, although just a tad more contrast would've been nice, too. Two things to consider are (a) the pillow ... I think a more simple pattern or even a single color would've been nice and (b) have the girl smile and raise her head a little bit. I shouldn't give you advice, I don't even attempt portrait photography (my one attempt in the b&w portrait challenge was my worst score ever), but I'm telling you that, from a viewer's point of view, these things would improve the photo. She is a cutie, btw. :) Also, I wonder if you are getting comments about the shadow/light stripes on her hair ... personally, I think they add to the photo.

Stock Photo Frame Insert
by crabappl3

Comment by jodiecoston:
Good idea for the challenge! An area of stock photography that I bet not many other people picked for the challenge. Nice lighting and tones.

Stock Photo Frame Insert
by crabappl3

Comment by kiwiness:
Cool! I love this photo, one of my favourites this week. The light playing in her hair is amazing. The crop is great, it just goes to show you that you don't always have to crop a person at the waist or knees right. I hope you gave her some candy for modelling so well, or you ate it yourself didn't you! 9 from me if you gave her the candy :-)

Stock Photo Frame Insert
by crabappl3

Comment by inspzil:
She doesn't look to happy to be there. Neat lighting and I like the chair effect. The light looks a little bright as its washing her hair out. The crop could be better IMO including the whole chair but isn't necessary.

Stock Photo Frame Insert
by crabappl3

Comment by Malokata:
This is a nice portrait. I'm not sure if it would be stuck in a photo frame, though - they always seem to smile in photo frames. Also, the lighting on her hair gives her kind of an alien feel. Still, good shot.

Pineapple
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Comment by Becky:
I like the lines in this photo.