A good portrait doesn’t always have to be straight forward. Sometimes by integrating an unexpected design element or perspective the results can be quite stunning. I find this image from a recent studio session quite appealing. You can see just enough of Casey to recognize that she’s a lovely young lady. Yet enough is obscured to create a sense of mystery to pique one’s curiosity. I hope you enjoy this tight crop portrait as much as I do.
![](http://rddeckerphotography.com/images/CaseyLace_1_blg.jpg)
In this version the crop is less radical but the lace continues to add a hint of mystery.
![A less radical crop of Casey behind lace taken at my Newport, NC photography studio.](http://photosatthebeach.com/images/CaseyLace_2_sm.jpg)