Eyes that say WOW

T4Tots

I learned a new technique this week to really make eyes stand out and I love it! This is a maternity client that came over today to have maternity pics made and I couldn't help but get a close up and try out my new skills. I am so excited about this technique in photoshop. I will post the how to's link under the picture. Feel free to email me for more info.




I got the tutorial here

Mitchell

Great tip and beautiful portrait!


Off to play with some eyes!!

tmlphoto

Excellent portrait. Lovely lighting (window w/ reflector I'm guessing). Relaxed natural pose that is flattering & the eyes are great as well. Well done.

XO-Studios

T4Tots wrote:

I learned a new technique this week to really make eyes stand out and I love it! This is a maternity client that came over today to have maternity pics made and I couldn't help but get a close up and try out my new skills. I am so excited about this technique in photoshop. I will post the how to's link under the picture. Feel free to email me for more info.I got the tutorial here

Tried the link but it is a members only site.

XO,

lr1811

thanks!
Great photo and thanks for the great link!! I am playing around with some photos now...

XO - if you register and then go back to this thread, the link will take you to the tutorial.

Brian

T4Tots

XO-Studios wrote:

Tried the link but it is a members only site.

XO,

Yes, It does require you to register, but isn't a paid members site or anything (yet) they have some great tips.

DJ-S1

It is a site with a lot of great info, I have recommended it here before. It will be going "pay only" soon unfortunately. If you are a serious wedding photographer you should consider signing up, it is aimed somewhat at pros.

That said, for those of you who don't want to register: The gist of the process for eyes is to lightly dodge the color of the eyes and the highlights, but not the whites. Then select the iris and make a new layer to play with. Sharpen with unsharp mask, then bump up contrast quite a bit (20% or so).

It's a well-written tutorial with screen shots along the way; sign up and see for yourself while it's still free!

T4Tots

DJ-S1 wrote:

It is a site with a lot of great info, I have recommended it here before. It will be going "pay only" soon unfortunately. If you are a serious wedding photographer you should consider signing up, it is aimed somewhat at pros.

That said, for those of you who don't want to register: The gist of the process for eyes is to lightly dodge the color of the eyes and the highlights, but not the whites. Then select the iris and make a new layer to play with. Sharpen with unsharp mask, then bump up contrast quite a bit (20% or so).

It's a well-written tutorial with screen shots along the way; sign up and see for yourself while it's still free!

Great summary!

Thomas, I meant to tell you I didn't use a reflector...it was window light and my lumisphereII pointed directly at her with the diffuser on I can see the window and the flash in her eyes.