My attempt at shooting portraits... C&C

[thebasedsloth]

Thanks for all the replies guys, I really appreciate it. I try to read about how to improve my photos from time to time but I feel like your critiquing is much more helpful.
But while I have all of your attention, Are there any particular articles, or books, that you felt were helpful, and would be helpful to a new photog like myself?

 

[bazooka]

But while I have all of your attention, Are there any particular articles, or books, that you felt were helpful, and would be helpful to a new photog like myself?

For composition, check out "The Photographer's Mind" by Michael Freeman.

http://www.amazon.com/Photographers-Mind-Creative-Thinking-Digital/dp/0240815173