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weslandaffair · Oct-18-2012, 09:23 AM #1

what do you think?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/88718429@N07/8093878715/

More of my work can be viewed at www.garrywestportraits.com

coolpinsky · Oct-19-2012, 02:02 AM #2

it is kind of pastels effect - I guess ..... ? can you show 'before' Image ?

weslandaffair · Oct-20-2012, 02:07 PM #3

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Originally Posted by coolpinsky

it is kind of pastels effect - I guess ..... ? can you show 'before' Image ?

Yes, here it is. Thanks

weslandaffair · Oct-21-2012, 01:47 PM #4

Final image

weslandaffair · Oct-21-2012, 09:37 PM #5

I'm looking to partner up with wedding photographers who could offer this as part of their service. I'm happy to let my images be used for any advertising if anybody is interested in this unique idea? Please get in touch.

Foques · Oct-22-2012, 05:25 AM #6

I don't know that this processing works for that picture.. but I would like to know how you achieved that effect.. I'd like to try this with a couple of images of mine.

weslandaffair · Oct-22-2012, 07:12 AM #7

Ok, thanks for your input. I don't follow the same pattern for every painting I do but it's generally using the smudge and mixer brushes at various sizes and opacity to paint over the original image. Be warned, it does require a lot of patience though! :)

Foques · Oct-22-2012, 08:21 AM #8

holy crap! that's a lot of work!!

Qarik · Oct-22-2012, 09:39 AM #9

it's a cool transformation and it looks good on a one off basis..I don't think it is neccessarily something I would do for wedding shots.

weslandaffair · Oct-22-2012, 11:05 AM #10

I guess its a very subjective thing. Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated

Mitchell · Oct-22-2012, 06:25 PM #11

I do these for some portraits. The technique is called smudging. It is time consuming, and in the end, the effect is not for everyone. I have done a few of these for clients printed on canvas. They look fantastic and very painterly.

Here's one of my favorites of my son

One for a client

My three kids

I follow the techniques of Brad Buttry. He has an excellent instructional DVD including brushes. These are fun but painstaking. I use a Wacom Cintiq tablet which helps a lot.

The key for me is to start with a good photo. Pay close attention to the hair which can really add a painterly, flowing feel. I also try to do very little on the facial skin except for some brush strokes. I think with the right wedding portrait, this technique could make a wonderful large canvas print.

Foques · Oct-23-2012, 06:06 AM #12

thank you so much Mitchell!
DVD is on order.

weslandaffair · Oct-23-2012, 07:01 AM #13

Nice work Mitchell


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Oct-18-2012, 09:23 AM #1
weslandaffair ^OP Big grins Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WORLDWIDE Posts: 10	Wedding portrait idea what do you think? http://www.flickr.com/photos/88718429@N07/8093878715/ More of my work can be viewed at www.garrywestportraits.com

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coolpinsky Arcadius Kul Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 208	it is kind of pastels effect - I guess ..... ? can you show 'before' Image ? __________________ Wedding \| Portraits \| Kids \| Newborn \| Wedding Photographer \| Contact

Oct-21-2012, 01:47 PM #4
weslandaffair ^OP Big grins Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WORLDWIDE Posts: 10	Final image Attached Images

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weslandaffair ^OP Big grins Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WORLDWIDE Posts: 10	I'm looking to partner up with wedding photographers who could offer this as part of their service. I'm happy to let my images be used for any advertising if anybody is interested in this unique idea? Please get in touch.

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Foques He who caN Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 1,441	I don't know that this processing works for that picture.. but I would like to know how you achieved that effect.. I'd like to try this with a couple of images of mine. __________________ Arseny. My FlickR My Site My Facebook

Oct-22-2012, 07:12 AM #7
weslandaffair ^OP Big grins Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WORLDWIDE Posts: 10	Ok, thanks for your input. I don't follow the same pattern for every painting I do but it's generally using the smudge and mixer brushes at various sizes and opacity to paint over the original image. Be warned, it does require a lot of patience though! :)

Oct-22-2012, 08:21 AM #8
Foques He who caN Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 1,441	holy crap! that's a lot of work!! __________________ Arseny. My FlickR My Site My Facebook

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Oct-22-2012, 11:05 AM #10
weslandaffair ^OP Big grins Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WORLDWIDE Posts: 10	I guess its a very subjective thing. Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated

Oct-22-2012, 06:25 PM #11
Mitchell Major grins Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 3,007	I do these for some portraits. The technique is called smudging. It is time consuming, and in the end, the effect is not for everyone. I have done a few of these for clients printed on canvas. They look fantastic and very painterly. Here's one of my favorites of my son One for a client My three kids I follow the techniques of Brad Buttry. He has an excellent instructional DVD including brushes. These are fun but painstaking. I use a Wacom Cintiq tablet which helps a lot. The key for me is to start with a good photo. Pay close attention to the hair which can really add a painterly, flowing feel. I also try to do very little on the facial skin except for some brush strokes. I think with the right wedding portrait, this technique could make a wonderful large canvas print. __________________ Mitch http://clearwaterphotography.smugmug.com/


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Oct-23-2012, 06:06 AM #12
Foques He who caN Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 1,441	thank you so much Mitchell! DVD is on order. __________________ Arseny. My FlickR My Site My Facebook

Oct-23-2012, 07:01 AM #13
weslandaffair ^OP Big grins Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: WORLDWIDE Posts: 10	Nice work Mitchell