Yep...those are flip flops. She couldn't find her boot so we were just gonna do 3/4 lengths and tighter. I just took this while I was testing my light and liked it.
Yes...I did cut off her feet. Something I regret...
#1 is awesome. such a mood. Really nicely done. I might disagree with a few elements of the composition, but overall I think you've nailed it.
I would just keep in mind the positioning of things in your frame and then how you stage your subject in them. (like those black things... maybe more to the left? Right? Not sure... something to consider)