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I was catching up with my best mate last weekend and I (of course) had my camera with me. I whipped the camera out and managed to get this candid of his daughter. A little bit of PP applied, but the light was nice and I feel this is a 'keeper'. Comments/critique welcomed:

It's a very beautiful photo.

Cute kid, but I'd be tempted to remove the vignette and do a bit more curve manipulation to increase the contrast. Her eyes are brilliant and just needs an extra push to make them stand out more.

It is a keeper...

but I'd be tempted to remove the vignette and do a bit more curve manipulation to increase the contrast

the vignetting is way too noticeable imo, even just scaling it back would make a difference..I also agree with just a little more contrast, its also a great expression and thats the key to making this work, everything else after that is 'peas and carrots''. Whilst not a composition or PP aspect, my first thought was 'is she wearing lippie?'

I would just BW this (to remove lipstick as Gerry has pointed out) or Add a WHITE vignette to liven it up a little.

Thanks guys. Constructive and valued feedback.
As this was very much a quick candid...I have purposely vignetted (dark) the edges as to hide her Dad's hands as they just didn't look right there. She's not wearing lipstick at all. The suggestion of a white vignette could definitely work and I will give it a go when I can and re post. Thanks again guys.

She's not wearing lipstick at all

wow - gonna be lots a jealous ladies out there

Geoff,

I wouldn't worry about doing too much with this photo.

You've managed to capture an outstanding portrait of a beautiful child. This photo will be a timeless memory.

Alex

Beautiful image, def a keeper, cant wait to see that white vignette version!

Most certainly a very nice photo. The lighter vignette is the way to go and, if possible, clone out the blue(?) patch on the left hand side of the photo.