Looking to create a nice portfolio and work with a professional? Then income by you or from a photographers work is important. In almost all instances you under no circumstances want hands near the face for a face shoot portrait and few half body portraits. In a few million images we have seen maybe 3 who go it right. In Boston alone we have seen two models and the only way it works if you understand the purpose of a model image. IF you can take a portrait with hands near the face and maintain the purpose of a model image with great eye speak and body to mood from wind or hair blowing then you’re all set. However, if you shoot hands near the face in any kind of shot, you’re going to lose professional work. We ourselves have no interest in shots that can not make you money. Such work is for starter models and togs.
If you’re trying to sell your work to agencies and potential clients then best keep the hands out of your glamour shots. Hands are actually used alot for high fashion shots, but only if the mood and body language are meeting the purpose of a model image.
In the featured image attached, CC isn’t blocking her face using her distant arm and notice no harsh shadows from her arm that is a show stopper for even a beginners port. If you have an arm or arms near the face, be sure both model and tog watch for distracting shadows. Caroline has a light shadow from natural light and fine here. Shadows from strobes or dark shadows should be avoided whenever possible and try and stay away from harsh shadows for any agency or client work. If image attached as to be used for an agency portfolio I’d bet more concerned with the crease on her left shoulder which only matters if image for agency or client.