I just love what you do with light. And that's interesting company you hang out with. Ranging from stunningly beautiful women, to talented thespians, to characters who have obviously lived a hard life, to theatrical setups.... And then there's the way you work the background - very supportive of the mood and placement of your subjects. I've tried to use some of your techniques in framing my own portraits (family and friends) and even the 0.0001% of the effect you illustrate already improve the presentation. So... keep them coming - there's much to be inspired by and to learn from.