Brian, this is an interesting pose. I agree about her hair colour being a very attractive feature and a good reason to keep this in colour. I think in model shots where you have command of the staging, lighting and props that it's easy to see something as important and overlook other things that stand out only when looked at by someone else and this is why these critiques are very useful in trying to improve our images. So, I'd ask - what do the many bangles on her arm add to this portrait of Veronica? Ok, she was wearing them but do they really tell us more about her than her face and body? To me they are a distraction. Also, I think the lighting on her face and hand is rather harsh and needs to be toned down - either at the point of taking or in post processing. Finally, I'd ask about the covering she's wearing. Whilst for modesty purposes she might have wanted it but its texture and shimmer are also somewhat distracting particularly at the bottom right. If she was prepared to pose like this maybe she would have done without it but still ensured some modesty by a lower placement of her arm.
So, I hope this is not seen as a destructive criticism because it's not meant to be. I have over the last couple of years got more involved with model photo shoots in a studio and these are some of the things I have picked up and I'm far from an expert.
Keep going with these and if you have the chance to work with Veronica again, why not go for a straight head and shoulders portrait which could really emphasise that red hair even more.
  Posted: 08/04/2022 03:29:27

I like the pose and the hair color is stunning. The lighting on her left side , especially the forehead and hands, is a little harsh and should be toned down. The bracelets are a little distracting, but I suppose that is an artistic choice.   Posted: 08/04/2022 08:13:58

Just a few things to add to Glenn and Peter's comments. Staying with the photo as is, I think cropping from the bottom to just below the covered elbow would help bring more attention to her face. For me, the look of distraction was not achieved - I think it would require more facial expression.   Posted: 08/04/2022 15:30:35

My eyes go to the hair and how you can see individual hair around her head. I agree about cropping to below the elbow. The bangles/bracelets do add some color to the area. Nicely done!   Posted: 08/09/2022 19:10:16

Looking at the picture and the comments made by others I do not think there is anything new that I can add. I agree on the bangles and the crop to below the elbow.
I am not sure the angle of the head and eyes give the feeling of 'distraction', more one of looking away to aovid eye contact.   Posted: 08/14/2022 05:13:46

It's all ben said. The harsh lighting on her face and the bangles are foremost in taking away from the shoot. The "wrap" looks more like a sheer curtain thrown around her and could have been placed more artistically.

No reason to stop with your model set-ups. They are proving educational for all of us!

FYI, I thought I was asking for a break from posting but it morphed into being dropped from the group. I will try to stop by to let you know I am still out here. continue to amaze us with your outstanding photography - no matter what the subject.

Joe   Posted: 08/15/2022 14:28:58