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Bryan, you're doing a fine job with a very difficult photo; is it a school photo? The dark values are clumped together; establish what the darkest values in the subject are (probably hair and eyes) and work up from there. For example, the shadows around the edge of the neck ought to be somewhat lighter in value than the hair, though you may not be able to tell this from your photo. Ditto for the shadow in the left ear.
Try to build some three dimensionality in his hair by adding subtle lights and highlights where the flash hits it.
A couple of drawing points: I think that right ear might be too small. Also, the edge of the left neck edge is concave where it should be either straight or convex.
I agree with Jeff about the suit. You might try looking at another boy's class photo (similar lighting) for another suit.
Good luck with this and keep us posted. All your hard work will be treasured for years. My condolences to this boy's family.
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