cc on process please!
Self-teaching finishing work in photoshop and feel like I may be going a little too far at times, but would love some thoughts from you folks - not necessarily the shots, but thoughts on processing certain ways when and why. Feel like I've gotten hooked on a certain style and may need to back off some. These are a few shots after getting ready for dance recital -- not a big fan of the makeup on a kid, but understand that's part of the show:
pretty much straight out of camera:
boosting the saturation a bit and adding a little contrast:
heavier saturation and even more in the eyes:
B/W and trying to keep it a little softer:
B/W and harsher contrast. I was trying to play up her lashes (which are very long) but as a self-critique I think this is the biggest example of overdoing things a bit and what I might tend to do too much of -- thoughts? However, have had positive response on this shot.
pretty much straight out of camera:
boosting the saturation a bit and adding a little contrast:
heavier saturation and even more in the eyes:
B/W and trying to keep it a little softer:
B/W and harsher contrast. I was trying to play up her lashes (which are very long) but as a self-critique I think this is the biggest example of overdoing things a bit and what I might tend to do too much of -- thoughts? However, have had positive response on this shot.
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I'll try your suggestion. Probably the kind of thing I need to do more of -- selectively working on certain parts of the picture. I tend to only do that with some sharpening and brightening of the eyes.
I should also mention all of these shots got a little sharpening -- which I tend to almost always add automatically.
Her makeup isn't *that* noticeable, so I wouldn't worry about it.
The second one looks a bit red to me, it might be the uncalibrated monitor, but it might be worth a second look.
The b/w conversion of her from above (looking at you) is great, IMHO. The other, darker one, I agree with leaving her lashes but toning down the contrast just a bit.
If you get the chance, see if you can't get some of her alone (or appearing to be alone) in the studio, a wall full of mirrors is GREAT for bouncing around some light. I did a senior shoot in one over the summer and they're some of my favorite to date. Just watch for a flash reflection if you're using a flash
Super sweet shots - how about one of her tying up her shoes? Those always melt hearts when she's older.
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