Kat
by rubyrednails

Comment by caba:
focus is soft, color is great, 6

Kat
by rubyrednails

Comment by jenesis:
The lighting seems pretty good as does the models pose and expression, but the focus seems a little soft. Which can be a nice effect, but I feel the eyes should always be sharp and in focus. Might also be cropped a little close to the top of the head, just a matter of taste though. Overall, it could be a pretty nice portrait.

Kat
by rubyrednails

Comment by superdave_909:
This doesn't look like soft focus, it looks like out of focus
put more distance between your subject and the background to prevent shadows like you have, about 2-3 feet should do, also try moving the light more to the camera right and use a second light/or reflector to help reduce shadows

Kat
by rubyrednails

Comment by Beagleboy:
A nice try at soft focus, but the image seems too soft in some parts, especially around the eyes. I will suggest a good resource if you would like to perfect the technique of softening portraits without losing too much focus: "The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers" by Scott Kelby. This book has sections on easy to use techniques to produce better portraits.

Kat
by rubyrednails

Comment by C_Steve_G:
Shouldn't have cut off the top of the image.
Nice portrait, though.

Kat
by rubyrednails

Comment by graphicfunk:
Beautiful, but I would have focused a little more sharper.

Kat
by rubyrednails

Comment by Phileine:
a bit out of focus. beautiful "open" look.

Kat
by rubyrednails

Comment by Nazgul:
Too bad it isnt in sharper focus! I would have given it a 10 .....

Kat
by rubyrednails

Comment by kevrobertson:
I think this shot could have benifited from your model being a little futher away from the background
good capture though

Kat
by rubyrednails

Comment by doctornick:
Out of focus. The eyes should be in focus. Also she is too close to the wall/background, makes for harsh distracting shadows. Nice pose though.