A double First, Portrait and strobism - Critique Please

[SteveEllis]

Hey Guys,

I was sitting around reading Photographer monthly and it inspired me to try a portrait. I've been reading the Strobism blog and have just bought two strobes.

Heres my first shoot, please critique

Thanks,
Steve.

 

[T_J]

I like the deep black background and the natural gaze of the model.

The only thing I would have done differently is to crop a little more of the right side background out.

 

[SteveEllis]

Any more tips or comments?