Nice work. I like that you didn't over-light the top of the iris area, adds some mystery.
Incredibly sharp shot! I never quite dare go that sharp unless the models are teens with their ridiculously flawless skin, but it really works here for the eyes. I think at f7.1 it would have been too sharp.
The lighting and camera work is fantastic.
With the posing I probably would have tried to get the model to drop/roll her left shoulder down and back a little to make it look less square and wide, (get a more feminine curve to the shoulder area) and to minimise the neck creases as much as possible.
I think the grid will be a great addition to control the backgrounds. Look forward to seeing more shots.
Any chance of a look at the colour shot?
I miss doing studio work so live vicariously through others these days
