How could i have made this photo better?

[BeautyNBeast]

i juz feel therz something somewhere wrong....in this pic...i juz feel this pic could have been better..whether the pose or smile or something else .i want you ppl to help me out

http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=n6748715318932697210dp0.jpg

 

[Perki88]

Being in focus, more contrast, better lighting, better expressions.

 

[Mildly Interesting Man]

Go and read a short book on photographic portraits, it will give you all the answers you are looking for.

 

[Stuti]

The lighting is not very good and try to improve the facial expressions a bit.