Print was a a result of messing with toners. First Selenium then viradon. Viradon goes beserk on this paper, so I used selenium to prevent it losing most of its density. Result - Pinky browny highlights, purpley brown shadow.
One small softbox to front of subject, replector to rear. Long live Jessops cheapie portaflash!
I like everything about the image, Tom . . . except that her left hand is coming from nowhere. Asking her to raise her left elbow just enouth to create the line of her arm would have felt unnatural, but would have been better, I think.
The tones and gradation on her skin is lovely. Have to agree with Ralph on the hand placement. Would like to see all her head in picture. Lighting is beautiful.
Well, I have to say I have never been a fan of pregnant women nude portraits, but I have to say this is absolutely wonderful. Of course the model is flawless, I bet she must be the envy of most women out there to look like that, even pregnant.