Mr Bob

Been watching the excellent content provided in this section for quite a while now.
This photo is of a model taken with my EF 100mm F 4.5 at ISO 640. This was a group shot without the ability to add reflectors, etc. I would appreciate CC.
There were many different expressions from which I choose this one. Not your typical smile- but different
Bob

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SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Bob, welcome to people!
I like the model and her look is a bit different. The detail is good as well.
The light and shadows are a little harsh, was there no diffusion? Was it continuous light?
I'm bothered by the fairly bright negative space on the left. Was the smoke-like look added in post?
The color of here face is good but it's very different from the color of her arm. Also the hand and face contact looks a bit forced but maybe it's a part of that growl-like look!!
Looks like maybe a little to sharpened, it just doesn't have a soft look.
You have plenty of DoF, so why the f4.5 with such a high ISO? You could have gone close to ISO 100 at f8.
I'm a little MIA but post on occasion!!
Again, welcome to people.
SS

dragonfist Loc: Stafford, N.Y.

I love the look on her face. To me she looks perplexed about something. However her arm and hand look like they are made of plastic. They have a shiny look. Did you do something with the skin tone in post? Be that as it may, welcome aboard. I do a whole lot more watching than posting as I am an amateurs amateur but I love looking at the work of others.

Mr Bob

Thanks for taking time to provide comments. This setup did use continuous light, without diffusers. The bright negative space on the left was due to to the required cropping.
I see what you mean by the arm and face color difference. I made no corrections.
I used aperture priority. I wanted to reduce the background DOF.
I added a slight texture in post over a smoke covered backdrop.
I agree with the sharpening being a bit over.
Again thank you for the comments.
Bob

Mr Bob

Thank you for the comments. I appreciate the honesty. No changes were done to her skin in post except sharpening. A bit excessive sharpening.
Regardless of you being a studio pro or amature I appreciate your perspective.