Wedding portrait idea

weslandaffairweslandaffair Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
edited October 23, 2012 in Weddings
what do you think?

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

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  • coolpinskycoolpinsky Registered Users Posts: 211 Major grins
    edited October 19, 2012
    it is kind of pastels effect - I guess ..... ? can you show 'before' Image ?
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  • weslandaffairweslandaffair Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited October 20, 2012
    coolpinsky wrote: »
    it is kind of pastels effect - I guess ..... ? can you show 'before' Image ?

    Yes, here it is. Thanks
  • weslandaffairweslandaffair Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited October 21, 2012
    Final image
  • weslandaffairweslandaffair Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited October 22, 2012
    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.
  • FoquesFoques Registered Users Posts: 1,951 Major grins
    edited October 22, 2012
    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.
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  • weslandaffairweslandaffair Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited October 22, 2012
    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! :)
  • FoquesFoques Registered Users Posts: 1,951 Major grins
    edited October 22, 2012
    holy crap! that's a lot of work!!eek7.gif
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  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited October 22, 2012
    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.
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  • weslandaffairweslandaffair Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited October 22, 2012
    I guess its a very subjective thing. Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated
  • MitchellMitchell Registered Users Posts: 3,503 Major grins
    edited October 22, 2012
    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
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    One for a client
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    My three kids
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    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.
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  • FoquesFoques Registered Users Posts: 1,951 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2012
    thank you so much Mitchell!
    DVD is on order. :D
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  • weslandaffairweslandaffair Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited October 23, 2012
    Nice work Mitchell
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