Skin Softening
Mar 22, 2014 15:27:22 #
I used some of the techniques from this link. http://digitalphotobuzz.com/using-lightroom-brushes-to-soften-skin
What do you think?
What do you think?
Mar 22, 2014 15:45:56 #
gemlenz wrote:
I used some of the techniques from this link. http://digitalphotobuzz.com/using-lightroom-brushes-to-soften-skin
What do you think?
What do you think?
Consider using Before and After shots. That's the only way we can see the difference. The After shot looks great.
Gordon
Mar 22, 2014 15:55:31 #
GordonB. wrote:
Consider using Before and After shots. That's the only way we can see the difference.
Gordon
Gordon
I agree with Gordon. But she sure looks like she has soft skin in this photo. :)
Mar 22, 2014 16:33:37 #
Whatever you did certainly works. I think she might look more like herself and less like a porcelain doll if you dialed it back a little bit, though. When I first viewed it, I could almost feel the texture of a porcelain bisque doll. You know how to soften skin now though, that's for sure. An effective technique.
Mar 22, 2014 16:37:04 #
Yes, a bit too much for me as well...a nice shot of a pretty girl though... :thumbup:
Mar 22, 2014 16:44:57 #
before
GordonB. wrote:
Consider using Before and After shots. That's the only way we can see the difference. The After shot looks great.
Gordon
Gordon
Mar 22, 2014 16:49:02 #
gemlenz wrote:
before
She's a lovely girl to begin with and she has youth on her side which is a major plus. She won't appreciate it until she's in her 50's; none of us did.
Personally, I think the After is just fine.
Gordon
Mar 22, 2014 17:14:42 #
Personally, I would prefer something in between and maybe just a tad less exposure. Beautiful girl with great complexion so she really doesn't need a lot of help. Please don't take offense but I'd like to see your light source slightly higher (eye catchlights at about 10 or 2 o'clock position).
Mar 22, 2014 17:16:23 #
GordonB. wrote:
She's a lovely girl to begin with and she has youth on her side which is a major plus. She won't appreciate it until she's in her 50's; none of us did.
Personally, I think the After is just fine.
Gordon
Personally, I think the After is just fine.
Gordon
:thumbup:
Mar 22, 2014 17:21:56 #
Photog8 wrote:
....I'd like to see your light source slightly higher (eye catchlights at about 10 or 2 o'clock position).
I'd have to agree here.
Mar 22, 2014 18:30:42 #
Photog8 wrote:
(eye catchlights at about 10 or 2 o'clock position).
Naturally, we all have our own opinions which makes the world go around, but as far as adding another catch light to her eyes would be over-kill, IMHO. She already has 2 in each eye.
Gordon
Mar 22, 2014 19:03:27 #
gemlenz wrote:
before
She is very beautiful, with great skin. In my opinion she needs a very light hand on the retouching. Nice photo, you did well.
Mar 22, 2014 20:50:41 #
GordonB. wrote:
Naturally, we all have our own opinions which makes the world go around, but as far as adding another catch light to her eyes would be over-kill, IMHO. She already has 2 in each eye.
Gordon
Gordon
He wasn't talking about adding another light, but adjusting one of them you have to either a 10 or 2 o'clock position.
Mar 22, 2014 21:22:17 #
I agree with the above. Move the catchlight. I love the touch-up. She's a beautiful girl and you did what the magazine photo editors do every day; made her look flawless. Isn't flawless what we would all love to look like if we could?
Mar 23, 2014 10:17:57 #
I think it is great. I am learning from all of you that it is truly about personal taste. There is no right or wrong. I appreciate all of the different views and expertise. Great job. I am starting to dabble in portraits too and like to see what others are doing
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