What immediately grabs you (well, me) about this picture are the eyes. Now, I'm no portraitist, but isn't that what's meant to happen with a portrait?
I'll leave comments about lighting up to those who know more about it than me. I think it's a gorgeous image.
Very nice photograph, Joanne.
Lovely image of a darling young lady...
She is really a Princess, lovely image
Quality image....very nice.
Dave