Beautiful Elena

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First official photo shoot went very well and customers are very happy.
This one was my favourite. She was a stunning beauty to begin with.
While playing around in photo shop to be a little artistic and creative, I came up with this.

Wow great shot Debbie!
i'd prob brighten the BG more as it makes the whole shot appear a touch heavy.
Lighting is good, comp is good, skin tones look great and you have catchlights. ticks all the boxes for a very stunning shot! well done!

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Yeah! I'm so glad you like it. I feel like I just got an A+ on my report card...yahoo! Thanks so much Andy.

well that put a smile on my face...!!!!!

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Hi Debbie

As a beginner I like to see what you 'experts' produce gives something to aspire too.

great shot like the effect with the background.

Len

Hi Len,
Well, I'm no expert, but I sure like being compared to one!
Thanks so much.

Hello Debbie
Great shot, and great colour, love the background effect.
Well Done.
All the best
Paul.

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*clap* *clap* when the customer is happy ... You are off to a flying start.
Sure the creativeness will be appreciated. *salute*

skin tones grrrreat!. Wow that girl has some hair! ( I am so jealous) She looks comfortable an confident in the image so hats off to you, you obviously rocked!!! withthe shoot. Andy is right about the background (of course...and he smells nice too sometimes!) To compliment this super image I would like to see one really close in if you have one, face only...a pure facial.
Nice work chum!!!
Well done

Hey guys! I'm thrilled with all your comments.
Paul, glad you like the effect, thanks so much.
Brian, your support means a lot to me. And by the way, I love your new Avatar..you are just so cute!!!
TCO..thanks so much for your comments as well. Love your enthusiasm. I'll take another look at the background and lightening it a bit as you and Andy suggest. I wouldn't have thought of that so I appreciate both you mentioning it.
As far as a close up of this lovely lass, unless I crop one, don't have one. I was photographing about 20 people in an hour and a half before the limo arrived, studio head shots or 3/4 shots, then outside for group shots. I assumed they would all like to see their formal garments in the pics, so didn't focus only on their faces, but would have loved to! Might consider squeezing that into the shoot at the next one.
Good news is I was hired for another job after showing this one and have been referred to many people as well. You never know where it will lead. I'm very happy.