Hello, everyone!
This is the first set of experimental references, so expect to see several changes and improvements over the next few months. The main focus here was lighting, because I felt like the older lighting was far too monochrome and lacked the realism I try to achieve. I wouldn't say that this lighting is exactly what I'm aiming for yet, but I'm heading in the right direction!
I decided to use the rest of the hair assets I've saved up for this, but please note that a few hairstyles (the cotton candy braids and the wavy ponytail) have visible scalps that could not be altered. I tried to edit them as best I could!