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JanJan
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Thanks for all your responses! I agree with Andre about the keeping the original crop, but I do agree it’s a tad bit overexposed. Here is the image again, lowering the exposure from +.10 to -.30. (I’m not sure if that is 1/2 stop down or not).

http://www.flickr.com/photos/anjanette_ablis/8623767338/

I uploaded this in my Flickr account this time because I think my website (which is a WordPress website that I built) somewhat alters the image colors upon uploading. I programed it where it adds a watermark to any images automatically, and I think in the process, it modifies the colors. The Flickr upload showed its true colors.

I guess I revealed my age when I mentioned how long it has been since high school! LOL

I know I need to work on lighting (especially with a fill flash) and posing. I basically let her pose how she wanted, but I gave some directions here and there. I need to work on posing for people who does not know what they’re doing. I really need to work on my flashes. I’ve been more of a natural light shooter, but I need to work on the flashes more.

Because I started off as a landscape photographer, I tend to look at the “bigger picture” in photos, and now I need to start looking at the little details.