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David and Julie, That picture was the unanimous choice of the family.
Michelle, I have been thinking about your comments for a few days and when I spoke with the mother asked how she felt about re-shooting. They really don't want to, and I can understand why, Emma REALLY didn't like that at all, it was a very stressful hour for everyone involved. (Not to mention they live 3 hours away) She also doesn't want to change that dress, there is some significance to it. She said she didn't understand why I would want to redo, that was one of the best pictures she had ever gotten of her. I didn't really know at that point why myself. I'm not crazy about her hands being behind her back, however she made the comment that Emma either always has her hands behind her back, or up beside her face. So that is her.
What exactly bugs you about the picture, besides the dress. And why does that dress bother you? It does look very busy in the reference shown, but that is some sort of weird distortion. Is it just a personal preference or do you really see a problem with it? Is it the lighting or the pose? I searched the SOG websites and found a few portraits done with the hands behind the back, while it isn't my favorite, it has been done. Thanks!
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