Info about the shot: This was a young lady, was in a bridal party in a wedding I shot around 2 months ago. She slipped by the studio, and I took some pics. I did notice the split ends, when I brought her near the window to look at her facial features. Nutt'n I could do about it. I guess I could have had her pull her hair back behind her, but she had real large earrings on, and I wasn't sure if she had anymore with her.
There was no split lighting done on this, even though, it may appear so. One Large Multidome softbox camera right, and high, gold reflector low and angeled backup toward her right side. One medium softbox above her head.
Teeth yellow probably from the gold reflector. In the prints I'm having printed, I've dodged them in PS to kick them a bit.
Thought I'd pass on this info about the shot. Thanks for the comments, and info.
I've sat here for awhile now looking over this image, and there is just something that bugs me about it but I can't really put my finger on it. Some things I do notice are...
Skin tones are good. Detail is good.
The model's split ends should be toned down and are a bit distracting. I don't like the vignette effect...specifically, the area in the lower right corner of the image. I think the cropping could have been a tad bit tighter. I think I would have liked to see more of a butterfly lighting on this model rather than the split lighting you like to use. Using the split lighting on the broad side makes her look a little "round"...not that it's bad, just a different perspective/approach. Her teeth look a little yellow.
Don't get me wrong...I think this is a good portrait and your work is progressing. That is why I am getting more critical of your work now. Just my .02 cents for what its worth.
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