Best of Portrait Assignment

I think my most successful portrait is the top one of Ava. I used rule of thirds to make sure I wasn't putting her right in the center of the photo, and I think having it a little off center makes it easier to look at. I shot at about her level, but standing a little above her so it would be a flattering angle. I think the red background works well because its simple but vibrant, so it makes her stand out from the background while still keeping her the main subject. I edited the saturation and blacks in Lightroom to bring out the red in the background and make the shadows on her and her hair stand out more.