Create A Portrait
Jan 11, 2015 18:13:04 #
gypsy02
Loc: Indiana
I really kinda like this shot of my granddaughter and would like to make it into a nicer portrait type photo. I'm not really familiar with "the portrait rules" about how much to crop, how much of hands to show, take out background Christmas lights, fill in shoulder or crop out, etc. Wondering if any of you might show me what you would do with this. There is no pp applied to the photo yet. Thanks in advance for any attempts!
Jan 11, 2015 18:57:39 #
If it was just your grand daughter you wished to isolate ...
Cropped, straightened, minor retouch.
Cropped, straightened, minor retouch.
Jan 11, 2015 19:26:59 #
Qbert wrote:
If it was just your grand daughter you wished to isolate ...
Cropped, straightened, minor retouch.
Cropped, straightened, minor retouch.
Wow. That came out really nice. They should be pleased with your changes.
Jan 11, 2015 19:43:29 #
I didn't crop quite as tight as Qbert. Reduced the saturation a bit, especially the red, and wiped out the background. Blurred a few blemishes, and toned down a few hot spots. Lovely young lady! Hope it looks OK on your monitor.
Jan 11, 2015 20:11:21 #
Jan 11, 2015 22:44:36 #
This one is a bit wider, and proportioned better for printing.
Its really difficult to remove objects and retain a realistic look.
Its really difficult to remove objects and retain a realistic look.
Jan 11, 2015 23:38:53 #
Qbert wrote:
If it was just your grand daughter you wished to isolate ...
Cropped, straightened, minor retouch.
Cropped, straightened, minor retouch.
This is the winner.
Jan 12, 2015 01:30:17 #
I liked Qbert's first edit so much I used it as the base image, and just added a bit more retouching.
Jan 12, 2015 02:26:56 #
All of these look great! I don't have an edit to submit, but I thought it worth mentioning that at least one aspect that is close to home for me.
I noticed on some edits that the beauty marks have been removed. When I offered to do this to my daughter's image, she got a little upset because they are a part of who she is. Of course, who wouldn't want cuts or pimples removed but, beauty marks may be another issue to the individual in the photograph.
Just a thought :wink:
I noticed on some edits that the beauty marks have been removed. When I offered to do this to my daughter's image, she got a little upset because they are a part of who she is. Of course, who wouldn't want cuts or pimples removed but, beauty marks may be another issue to the individual in the photograph.
Just a thought :wink:
Jan 12, 2015 03:03:00 #
Flyextreme wrote:
... I noticed on some edits that the beauty marks have been removed... Of course, who wouldn't want cuts or pimples removed but, beauty marks may be another issue...
... I noticed on some edits that the beauty marks have been removed... Of course, who wouldn't want cuts or pimples removed but, beauty marks may be another issue...
You're right. Beauty marks returned. :)
Jan 12, 2015 08:11:38 #
rborud
Loc: Minnesota
gypsy02 wrote:
I really kinda like this shot of my granddaughter and would like to make it into a nicer portrait type photo. I'm not really familiar with "the portrait rules" about how much to crop, how much of hands to show, take out background Christmas lights, fill in shoulder or crop out, etc. Wondering if any of you might show me what you would do with this. There is no pp applied to the photo yet. Thanks in advance for any attempts!
gypsy02
Might this fill your need. A very pretty girl indeed.
RBorud
Jan 12, 2015 09:51:47 #
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Jan 12, 2015 12:39:33 #
Rick36203 wrote:
You're right. Beauty marks returned. :)
This is really nice Rick.
What software ?
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