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Eva,
I agree with Michele's very astute critique. I just want to add a few more thoughts.
In working from photos I think there is often a fear that the likeness won't be good unless every detail is painted exactly and to the nth degree. In actuality, the likeness is captured in the very first stage with accurate "drawing," i.e. proportions of the forms, features, and mapping of the light and shadow areas. If these things are "drawn" accurately, the painting will look like the person right away and you, the artist, can choose to soften and edit details. It often works to paint the contrast in values as much weaker than it appears in the photo (if you are using photo references), then working into it, checking often with a hand mirror or standing back from your work.
The other thing I notice is that your use of color (in the skin tones especially) seems too uniform, and lacking in variation. It would be a good idea for you to take a workshop in painting heads or figures from life, or simply going to open studio sessions in your area on a regular basis. Try to place the color you are seeing where you see it, even if it seems strange at first. It's an eye-opener and a lot of fun.
Alex
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