I would not recommend trying to create a solid portrait from a very poor client photo such as this one. The flash lighting, the extreme facial expression on the woman, the awkward pose of her arm, the busy and distracting dress she's wearing, etc. all combine to sabotage the efforts of any portrait painter.
My recommendation is to study the threads on taking your own excellent quality photo reference. You'll find it much easier to create a better painting when the source material is up to par.
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