V portrait

[Chantelle]

The background behind her wasn't very attractive, so I put an effect on it to make it that little bit more interesting. What do you think?

[Mad Aussie]

Good to see you experimenting with some of the filters in PS but if you have the psd still open or saved I think I'd just go for a guassian blur in the background myself and possibly darken the background as well due to the bright buildings competing with the model.

Love the V framing though. You got her eyes just right also I think.

[Barefoot]

There used to be a television show here in The States called "Father Knows Best".

This is a really nice image that could be improved by following MA's advise on the GB and darkening of the background. She is a stunning model and the light on her face is beautiful. I hope you have more shots of her that you're willing to share.

[Mad Aussie]

I hope you have more shots of her that you're willing to share.

Lonely BF?

[JAS_Photo]

I agree with M.A. THe model and framing are very lovely. The background effect makes my eyes hurt though.

[Mad Aussie]

I agree with M.A. BF sounds lonely!

[Chantelle]

Coudln't figure out how to darken it down more than that without it looking funny/not right. but is that better?

[Mad Aussie]

Yeh it would be hard to darken the white building. Maybe try even more blur.

[Marko]

Like the framing and sharp eyes for sure. The background still seems to be distracting though.

[tomorrowstreasures]

try this for darkening:using layers and masking in ps --- ctrl j to duplicate current layer --- then, go back down to the layer you just duped... while there, use your exposure control and darken photo - then, go back up to duped layer and - press the letter b on your keyboard for brush - paint away using black --- at this point it will be a trial as i cannot remember if you paint what you want or what you want to get rid of... hope that helps