..... it was great to learn how to get this type of effect - much more what I like, rather than 'beauty photos' - but hoping to experiment with things rather than people...
I love your comment. I hate 'beauty photos', so sadly when we have club studio nights I give them a wide berth. Character shots and shots of things are so much more interesting. I love this shot, the beauty is suggested and subtle and the light is wonderful.
I'd never heard of low key lighting a few weeks ago but I can see why people love it so much, it's amazingly effective. I agree totally with @sturnus about the suggested beauty and subtle light, wonderful pic Jocasta.