My niece Kate (shot with one of my fav. lenses)

Nice shots. If you get her out of the direct sunlight they could be much better.

 

a real cutie Igor. The lighting is a little harsh though.

 

Let's try a different approach, Igor. Look at the model's face in the 2nd photo. Notice that she's squinting, and that her brow is furrowed. That's because she's looking directly into the sun. What Keith and Mike have been suggesting is that her portrait would look better if she wasn't looking at the sun. The first shot is better because the sun is on her left side, so she's able to keep her eyes open. But it would be improved further if you had posed her in the shade. Beautiful model, by the way  .

 

Some advise, only if you want it.

Poor old Igor, but I have to agree with the comments made so far.
I hope you have shown us this pic for constructive comment. If not, ignore the rest of what I am about to say. :wink:
I try to meter the subject with the sun behind or to one side, this way Igor, you get better contrasts. This took me forever to get the hang of when I shoot cricket players, there are no trees out there for these guys to shade themselves with. I look for the direction the shadow from their body is aiming and I line myself up with it like a compass. If I go 180 degrees and shoot like I used to, I have massive shadows from hats etc. and blow highlights trying to compensate. Isn't it a bugger when you pop a picture up that you reckon is really good and "helpful" people come along and try to tell you how to do it better? :smile:

 

Hey Igor

That's cool then, I guess she loved her uncle paying so much attention to her :smile: