Love the framing and the depth of field. Intense look is fantastic. For someone who does not shoot portraits this is a great start. If he had been looking at the lens then I would have been bowled over.
Wow! what eyes your lad has. Another reason to get him looking into the lens. Lovely and sharp in just the right areas.
This first stepping stone is a good and stable one IMO. Looking forward to progression and behind you all the way.

Well done.