Think you might find this ... Geometrical Composition Guides ... tutorial/guide of some benefit. Not said in relation to your image presented here ... just some creative food for thought. Download the file and place in Photoshop ... call them up as 'Custom Shapes' to assist in composing.

The softness you achieved works well. If I may, think you could have asked your model to lose that pinkish strap on her arm though. Bit of visual distraction there. If not for, most certainly her eyes command your attention.

Additionally, there is a tutorial on the site here that addresses skin, or 'flawless flesh' as it is named I believe.

<--- Over here, or thereabouts (found under the navigation for the main galleries, upper left) ... under "Tutorials".

First people shot? A good effort here. :o)

The Clarity and Colors are outstanding!

"First Shot"? Pretty darn nice. And the girls eyes are Beautiful!

This is a wonderful first shot! I love the colors, and her eyes are very captivating. Very nice work!

nice control of the focus (depth of field)

Lovely portrait and a Superb shot..

nice shot !

Thank you all!

Beautiful subject and good work definitely well done, Please continue people/portrait posts.