I prefer the second render although there is still too much lighting in the scene.  If you want to bring out her features, you may consider using a shadowless spotlight to her face.  The red should be toned down, it's way too overpowering.  Decrease the diffuse_value.  The same with the degener....er....gentleman.  Either there is too much diffuse color for the chair and wooden table or their shaders are plugged into the wrong node.  Wow, where did he get that magnum bottle of wine?