That was mostly the effect I was going for. The face didn't seem to stick out as much the other way. Interested to see if others think it ruins the picture.
I think it has potential, you caught a nice expression. Did you bump up the contrast in PP? It's just too much IMO. Shadows are too black, highlights blown out.
A nice shot, but I agree the subject is a little too bright. I'm OK with the dark background and even the tight crop, although I think it needs to be tight on the sides as well. Also, darken that light on the left above her right hand so it doesn't compete with the subject.