I'm a huge fan of making the eyes the focal point of the frame. There's so much mystery and intrigue in a person's eyes. I prefer to highlight that whenever I can. It's a personal preference. One that often leaves me criticized for framing a photograph this way, because it cuts the top of the head out of the frame. I say, show me the rule that claims a person needs the top of their head in a frame and well, I'd still frame people this way.
When you look at these portraits, the eyes of the subject should draw you in. The lighting, shadows, and even the catch light in the eyes give the photograph a sense of depth, but it's the position of the eyes (in the top 1/3 of the frame) that give the portrait life.
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