The edges are burned. I either vignette or burn almost all my portraits as it brings the focus in. I just try to not make it look vignetted or burned! I also sometimes soften the backdrop some too. Not too much because then it looks funky. I also patch tool out wrinkles. I hate the wrinkles!

I don't know why I broad lit myself. I meant to turn more toward the light and be short lit, but, adding the dogs in makes that tough. Its hard to get everyone exposed correctly AND light people in a flattering manner. I am going to a workshop in Nashville next week and that is going to be my main focus!!!!