Thanks for your comment. Rolande is a part-time model and normally is invited for shoots where she models as a succesfull business-woman or judge and likewise. She wanted more work as a sweet, nice woman. So that was the assignment: a nice, friendly and sweet look, where the image could be used for modelling-agencies.
Very well done. It is refreshing to see a portrait of a women that is not 19 or 20 years old. A very beautiful women and you captured that beauty and spirit.
I get green with envy for youse guys that can "see square" I've been working on it but it's just really tough. The fact that you've done a marvelous job with this pretty lady is a real testimony to your ability to produce a fine "square" portrait. It's just great. Also very nice skin tones as well.
I believe you met your goals quite well, congrats. However I'd suggest posing less square to the camera. Also I'd watch for things like the sweater bulges. Back when I was doing retouching all that would get trimmed out. Easier to just watch out for it in the first place.