We will discuss what makes or breaks the image. What makes this image stand out is the atmosphere that is successfully portrayed in it. It is a moody and dark atmosphere that creates the impact in the image. There are two factors that create this mood. The expression on the childs face and the lighting that was used.
Children are always great subjects to photograph.
Those of us who have children will probably have stacks of pictures of our children as they grow up. We mostly photograph them on special occasions such as Christmas, birthdays and holidays. When asked to pose they are usually far better than most adults at composing themselves in the way the photographer requests, as long as they have fun doing it. Before we deliberate over the composition of this image let us first look at the technical aspects. Focusing and depth of field in this image cannot be faulted.