Main Image Editing

To begin constructing my cover I wanted to edit the image to make it stand out more. I added different adjustment layers and played around with them. These were small differences but I feel they create a big difference in the quality of the image. 

I also removed blemishes and smoothed my model's skin.
Eventually I had created a look that I was happy with. I feel that this image is much more striking than the original.
 The original picture along with the finished edited version are shown to the below.