I have been working with exposure and over exposure recently. Don't know why but i love the effct it has in softening features some how. A new phase for trial - hope its ok. See it alot in fashion photography, and ironically its a rule most beginners are told not to execute. Why not?
That is a very close portrait Stephen. There is 2 comments about it the neck is still sharp and the light on the face has missed some details. I have done it here but regardless my comments that are still a superb portrait. Cheers my friend.