Exotic Beauty

She was standing in shadow, about eight feet back from the front of a large tent. Adjusting color balance to compensate for the tinted light of the canopy gives a natural glow to her complexion. The sparkle in her eyes is from light outside the tent; no artificial fill light was added. This formal, gothic composition, is balanced with three compelling dark components: hair and headband, magnificent eyes, and neck choker. And then, there's that smile - giving warmth and heart to the portrait.