Tighter composition and a more powerful image.

The sky is great but the boat isn't as sharp as the sky, which is a shame. I agree about cutting out a bit more of the sea and also darkening the image a little to emphasise more that fantastic sky.

Generally, we might as well get what we really want in the first place. If we don't, we buy something cheaper first and then eventually buy what we wanted anyway.

That is an expensive way to do things, which is why I stopped doing it. I wish I'd stopped sooner.

It's incredibly daunting, but you kept your head and got some shots.

To be honest, I think the model looks strained and uncomfortable and it would probably be just as daunting for her. Being faced by a barrage of photographers takes some getting used to.

If you could arrange a shoot with just one photographer to help and the one model, you would have more of a chance to practice posing and lighting.

My suggestion would be to start with one light and a reflector and add in other bits later. One large window can be great for natural light.

But now you've braved that first session, you can do anything....

Sounds like a similar idea to converting to lab mode and then sharpening just the lightness (black and white) channel.

The concept will presumably be adjustment of the underlying black and white image without smearing the colour information.

It's really no different to making sure you always put a new film in a camera.

Workflow and procedure should always be the same and if you stick to it it becomes automatic and reduces errors like this to virtually zero.

Aww, thanks, that's real helpful!

I wouldn't thank you for a lens like that. We carry enough stuff without adding the need for a fork lift truck...

Oh, thanks. I'll change it now.

Phone the office and ask for advice.