Yes I made this not an AI before anyone gets any ideas
No i didn't use any of my assets
No I didn't paint on anything so people don't get confused on an item they have never seen before
No i dont follow any sort of taught guideline I work outside of the box
Yes this is strictly DAZ only items
Character is Addy Stella
Dress is Sofia Slip Dress
Hair is Long Layered hair
Lip Gloss is from Addy Hazel
Pose is eye catchy from Valery 3D
HDR Lighting
Octane rendered which is free if you go to their website yes there are tons of videos out there to teach you how to use it
Yes i did a lot of post no i am not giving away my secrets
MHO... Beautiful render but what struck me immediately, just like your competition render, that there is an outline around her body. I think that is not nice. Even at her chin you can see this outline. Otherwise good light and beautiful color. BTW you can keep your secrets!