Linda, I'm glad to meet you. I lived in Phoenix untill two years ago. Thank you for welcoming me and the nice advise.
I totally understand what you are saying. I should be more sensitive to find flattering photo references, especially for women. Holly also wanted to be portrayed more attractively, so she cut hair just before taking picture and choose deep pink color shirt to wear. However Holly should stand in the sun to match her husband's portrait that was already done. When I brought the painting her, she was afraid to see the painting. But fortunately she was really pleased with her portrait when it's unveiled to her
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In the future, I'll prepare more options (lighting, camera, etc.) for the clients.