still learning advise always welcome

[bhall947]

I am just now getting into photography and always looking for advise on how to take better pics! I took this pic of my wife on a recent trip to Tellico Mountians.

[dblightsey]

well Im still new to portraits myself but to be honest with you I love that pic. You have a pretty wife and that picture came out well. Hope she is happy with that shot.

[Benji]

Love the wind swept look and her expression. Don't like the dark shadows under her eyes (known as "raccoon eyes" in the industry) or the fact that she slumped over a bit.

Benji

[CheaperKings]

I agree; the darkness around the eyes is a teeny bit distracting. But, other than that, great shot!

If you have Photoshop, just get out the "dodge" tool and set the range to midtones, exposer to about 15% and just airbrush under the eyes a bit and that'll lighten it up.

[SusanH1970]

Love her pose and expression! I'm with the other posters regarding the dark shadows under her eyes, though. She also looks a bit underexposed to me and the focus seems soft.

Beautiful young lady!

[cherrygirl]

She is very pretty and the pose is great. However, I feel like it is a little underexposed and too gray.....but I like high contrast so you can take my opinion with a grain of salt!

[irishmuth]

I also think it's a bit underexposed and a bit "flat." A bit of brightening and a contrast boost and it's exceptional. I also took the liberty of dodging around her eyes and sharpening the irises a little bit. Let me know if I went too far (before and after attached).

[dblightsey]

Okay I like the second one better. I do like the pose though it looks like it brings out her personality. She looks care free and comfortable.