A busy background distracts from the model. In "Liaison," the focus remains entirely on Sarah Kay through:
The Art of the Intimate Portrait: Lessons from Sarah Kay’s ‘Liaison’ MetArt_Liaison_Sarah-Kay_high_0031.jpg
High-resolution photography (noted by the "high" in the file name) requires technical discipline: A busy background distracts from the model
Sarah Kay’s "Liaison_0031" is particularly striking because of the direct eye contact. creating a professional "bokeh" effect.
: A shallow aperture (like f/2.8 or f/1.4) blurs the background, creating a professional "bokeh" effect.