My Little Snow Angel- another view
Dec 7, 2014 09:27:57 #
This is the same little girl, from the same session.
Bobby..if you are looking..you will be happy to know that I have completely edited by hand in photoshop. No more portrait pro! :)
If I could fix the fur lapels I would..but not that advanced yet.
Thank you for looking.
Still learning..always growing!
Bobby..if you are looking..you will be happy to know that I have completely edited by hand in photoshop. No more portrait pro! :)
If I could fix the fur lapels I would..but not that advanced yet.
Thank you for looking.
Still learning..always growing!
Dec 7, 2014 09:40:00 #
alissaspieces wrote:
This is the same little girl, from the same session.
Bobby..if you are looking..you will be happy to know that I have completely edited by hand in photoshop. No more portrait pro! :)
If I could fix the fur lapels I would..but not that advanced yet.
Thank you for looking.
Still learning..always growing!
Bobby..if you are looking..you will be happy to know that I have completely edited by hand in photoshop. No more portrait pro! :)
If I could fix the fur lapels I would..but not that advanced yet.
Thank you for looking.
Still learning..always growing!
Very good editing of a beautiful little girl.
Dec 7, 2014 09:47:25 #
Dec 7, 2014 10:07:08 #
Dec 7, 2014 10:36:31 #
Lovely image.
I'm sure there are other ways of doing this, but I would try exposing for the white fur in LR and exporting a separate version. Layer them both in PS and mask out the parts you don't need.
It wouldn't be too difficult, as only the center parts are blown.
But keep in mind, I'm saying this without actually trying it. I THINK it would work.....
I'm sure there are other ways of doing this, but I would try exposing for the white fur in LR and exporting a separate version. Layer them both in PS and mask out the parts you don't need.
It wouldn't be too difficult, as only the center parts are blown.
But keep in mind, I'm saying this without actually trying it. I THINK it would work.....
Dec 7, 2014 11:11:26 #
Such a good idea! I was trying to figure out a good way to underexpose the hat a bit and did play with adjustment brushes in lightroom a little. I am going to try that.
hlmichel wrote:
Lovely image.
I'm sure there are other ways of doing this, but I would try exposing for the white fur in LR and exporting a separate version. Layer them both in PS and mask out the parts you don't need.
It wouldn't be too difficult, as only the center parts are blown.
But keep in mind, I'm saying this without actually trying it. I THINK it would work.....
I'm sure there are other ways of doing this, but I would try exposing for the white fur in LR and exporting a separate version. Layer them both in PS and mask out the parts you don't need.
It wouldn't be too difficult, as only the center parts are blown.
But keep in mind, I'm saying this without actually trying it. I THINK it would work.....
Dec 9, 2014 10:25:39 #
alissaspieces wrote:
This is the same little girl, from the same session.
Bobby..if you are looking..you will be happy to know that I have completely edited by hand in photoshop. No more portrait pro! :)
If I could fix the fur lapels I would..but not that advanced yet.
Thank you for looking.
Still learning..always growing!
Bobby..if you are looking..you will be happy to know that I have completely edited by hand in photoshop. No more portrait pro! :)
If I could fix the fur lapels I would..but not that advanced yet.
Thank you for looking.
Still learning..always growing!
Beautiful! The lapels aren't distracting to me. Wonderful image!
Dec 9, 2014 13:50:42 #
Thank you very much!
rodart wrote:
Beautiful! The lapels aren't distracting to me. Wonderful image!
Dec 9, 2014 14:47:41 #
rodart wrote:
Beautiful! The lapels aren't distracting to me. Wonderful image!
agreed ....as is.....
Dec 10, 2014 09:36:16 #
Dec 11, 2014 10:41:19 #
Dec 11, 2014 10:54:13 #
Absolutely beautiful! Looking at those eyes the lapels are not even on my radar.
Dec 11, 2014 13:22:03 #
Allisa there are several ways to bring down the exposure on the white fur. All with photoshop
1.
Rename this file then open the raw file again in photoshop
adjust the whites and the Highlights sliders down until you start to see detail and open image in photoshop. Now make a loose selection around the fur, invert it, and drag it over the finished version taking a soft edged eraser and blending the edges
2.
Duplicate the layer, Type Q to enter quick Mask Mode, with a soft edged brush paint over the fur at 100% Opacity and Flow (it should turn red) Type Q to exit Quick Mask Mode, invert your selection, Go to the Levels Dialog darken the midtones a little by moving the middle slider to the left just a couple points. Now duplicate the layer ( Ctrl+J) set blend mode to Multiply repeat until you see a difference
3.
Create an Exposure Adjustment Layer, Pull the exposure down significantly until you see some detail in the fur, add a layer mask, invert the layer mask and paint over the fur area of the mask with White using low flow (5-10% brush) this will produce a only slightly notifiable difference, duplicate the layer 3 or 4 times and you should start to see results.
The only problem with all these techniques is you run the risk of making the white muddy
The absolute best way to fix it is not over expose it in the first place which means turn the child's body 45 degrees away from the key light and bring her face back to the light ( a short light pattern) now allow her torso to be lit by the fill light.
Adding a black card beside her just out if frame will create a little negative fill which will also add an edge to the individual strands of fur helping separate the detail and control the exposure of the white around the collar on the key light side of the frame.
1.
Rename this file then open the raw file again in photoshop
adjust the whites and the Highlights sliders down until you start to see detail and open image in photoshop. Now make a loose selection around the fur, invert it, and drag it over the finished version taking a soft edged eraser and blending the edges
2.
Duplicate the layer, Type Q to enter quick Mask Mode, with a soft edged brush paint over the fur at 100% Opacity and Flow (it should turn red) Type Q to exit Quick Mask Mode, invert your selection, Go to the Levels Dialog darken the midtones a little by moving the middle slider to the left just a couple points. Now duplicate the layer ( Ctrl+J) set blend mode to Multiply repeat until you see a difference
3.
Create an Exposure Adjustment Layer, Pull the exposure down significantly until you see some detail in the fur, add a layer mask, invert the layer mask and paint over the fur area of the mask with White using low flow (5-10% brush) this will produce a only slightly notifiable difference, duplicate the layer 3 or 4 times and you should start to see results.
The only problem with all these techniques is you run the risk of making the white muddy
The absolute best way to fix it is not over expose it in the first place which means turn the child's body 45 degrees away from the key light and bring her face back to the light ( a short light pattern) now allow her torso to be lit by the fill light.
Adding a black card beside her just out if frame will create a little negative fill which will also add an edge to the individual strands of fur helping separate the detail and control the exposure of the white around the collar on the key light side of the frame.
Dec 11, 2014 15:20:05 #
Thanks Bobby! I actually did most of what you were saying except I started in lightroom and then brought the darker photo into photoshop and layered it over the original and masked it and then tried painting it back in. Actually, now that I am rereading what you said..I really didn't do any of what you said! lol My way did make the lapel a little muddy. I wish I could have shot it the way you said, but this photo was actually out doors in natural light right before sunset and this little munchkin was not gonna listen to anyone at this point. She was walking and I was following...lol! She was irritable and did not want to sit or listen from the moment mom brought her. She is my friends daughter and she told me that she did not get a nap that day...oye! So I did what I could and ended up with some of the nicest images that to date I think I have ever shot. But I was really tired afterwards! lol But next time I will be sure to try to not blow it out in camera for sure..lol. (or try!)
Thank you again..as always for all of your help and expertise. I am going to attempt to fix the fur as you suggested! :)
Thank you again..as always for all of your help and expertise. I am going to attempt to fix the fur as you suggested! :)
Bobby Deal wrote:
Allisa there are several ways to bring down the ex... (show quote)
Dec 11, 2014 15:20:17 #
Thank you!
A10 wrote:
Absolutely beautiful! Looking at those eyes the lapels are not even on my radar.
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