Hi Michelle,

First off, I enjoy your photography. Second, I think that the ultimate goal of any thoughtful critique should be to help the photographer achieve their best. You are obviously talented, but I think that you are capable of more.

As it relates to this photo, I am not crazy about how the models were arranged (specifically the male). I understand what you were trying to achieve (i.e. stalking her), but I believe that his positioning fails to communicate that. Even if you left the positioning to 'artists discretion', the shadows across his face are a bit too heavy. I also feel that the costume/clothes are bit disjointed from the female model.

I love everything about the female model - costume, makeup, lighting etc. It's fantastic.

Hope this was helpful.