Should It Stay, Or Should It Go...

Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
edited September 18, 2011 in People
A while back I posted an outdoor set of my Niece. I have decided on an image that I hadn't posted before to give her as a gift, framed etc.

A couple of questions I would like input on. 1. Should I take the time to clone out the hair wispy's on the right side of her head. I'm on the fence on this. I think it would look cleaner as a portrait, but then again it is an outdoor shoot and wispy's are a natural fact of being outdoor.

2.) Should the smile lines in the lower left of her face be removed? I hesitate to do so as this is truly how she looks when she gives a real smile and I'm not sure it would be proper to make her look like something she isn't. On the other hand she might like the look of "perfection". My household is split on this one.

Looking forward to opinions.

B

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/60399337@N06/6151094614/&quot; title="Nicole by Bryce Wilson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6087/6151094614_c8c33e016d_b.jpg&quot; width="640" height="800" alt="Nicole"></a>

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  • RyanSRyanS Registered Users Posts: 507 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2011
    No and no. Don't catch PPS - Perfect Pixel Syndrome. It is great the way it is. My personal opinion is that unless the person is a fashion model and wants to advertise a certain look - then you really shouldn't be giving people digital plastic surgery. If this is how she looks, then this is how she looks. I think she looks very pretty, and I think she'll like it. it's a great shot.
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited September 16, 2011
    The hair wisps are perfect and add to the shot, IMHO. It's an outdoor shot, right? People blow fans on models to get a look like that. I agree with RyanS about the smile lines. You *could* process it both ways and let her choose though. I've always been amazed how much editing people like on their own pictures. This is a sparkling shot. Love the clarity and the eyes. Maybe a bit too much hand though as it tends to draw my eyes away from hers. But again, that may just be me.
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  • canoesailorcanoesailor Registered Users Posts: 79 Big grins
    edited September 16, 2011
    Don't change anything, she's a beautiful model with one of the most beautiful smiles I've seen on dgrin, she doesn't need digital plastic surgery (I like that phrase).

    Part of the skill of being an artist is knowing when to stop.

    Keep Her natural
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  • katieleebkatieleeb Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited September 16, 2011
    I love it the way it is! Ditto as above on the hair wisps...she's outside, hair blows in the wind! And if she always has those smile lines, then keep 'em there, that's part of who she is :)
  • lilmommalilmomma Registered Users Posts: 1,060 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2011
    +1 for stay.
  • theprincereturnstheprincereturns Registered Users Posts: 132 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2011
    Another vote for no change here. Her smile, eyes, and your composition are what make it a killer picture. No change required.
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  • briandelionbriandelion Registered Users Posts: 512 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2011
    I prefer it as is- fresh and natural- but Kdog has a point about doing it both ways. I just did a session with a young girl around your niece's age. The one that looked the least like her and a bit too cosmetically overcooked is the one she liked best. Go figure!
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  • HackboneHackbone Registered Users Posts: 4,027 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2011
    I'll bet she'll wished you had.
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  • canoesailorcanoesailor Registered Users Posts: 79 Big grins
    edited September 17, 2011
    Bryce
    I just had a look at your flikr site, it seems your neice enjoys posing and she's a natural in front of the camera.

    I look forward to her future pics, no chance of nudes I suppose :o)
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2011
    Stop second guessing yourself. This is a nice honest natural portrait. Print it and stop stressing. She will love it. :D

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  • Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2011
    canoesailor wrote: »
    Bryce
    I just had a look at your flikr site, it seems your neice enjoys posing and she's a natural in front of the camera.

    I look forward to her future pics, no chance of nudes I suppose :o)

    Sorry, but what kind of wierdo would ask a guy to do nude pictures of his niece? Add to that the fact that she JUST turned 17, I think you need a knock up side the head!
  • Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2011
    Thanks for the input people. There are very valid points on both sides. I do like the picture as is, but knowing my niece, she will want to look perfect.

    I think I will take the suggestion to print both and let her decide. I will report back with her choice.

    Thank you (almost) all for taking the time to chime in!
  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2011
    Bryce Wilson wrote: »
    Thanks for the input people. There are very valid points on both sides. I do like the picture as is, but knowing my niece, she will want to look perfect.

    I think I will take the suggestion to print both and let her decide. I will report back with her choice.

    Thank you (almost) all for taking the time to chime in!

    What's an almost thank you? :D

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  • Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2011
    Sam wrote: »
    What's an almost thank you? :D

    Sam

    The almost was meant for the ALL part, not the THANK-YOU. :D
  • canoesailorcanoesailor Registered Users Posts: 79 Big grins
    edited September 17, 2011
    Sorry Bryce

    Didn't mean to offend, but nude to me has no sexual content only artistic.

    Sex is reserved for the marriage bed.
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  • lilirishangellilirishangel Registered Users Posts: 166 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2011
    Beautiful as is..She will love it for sure
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  • VayCayMomVayCayMom Registered Users Posts: 1,870 Major grins
    edited September 18, 2011
    soften the smile line just a tad. nothing else, easy peasy!
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