Portrait Photography

When I first look at this photo I notice that the rule of thirds is used. Also I notice that the background has the town or city portrayed behind it. This photo doesn't really tell a story but the person that is being photographed seems to be really relaxed and happy. This portrait looks professional because it actually has a well thought out background and the lighting was also thought of. I think that the photographer took this picture because of the aspects of the background and how the moods of the person being photographed is taken into consideration. This inspires me to take more portraits outside and not always taking them inside.