The secret of a good portrait
Jul 3, 2012 02:07:54 #
I agree with all of the above. But I love that bobys hat You could hide a throw away gun up there.
Jul 3, 2012 02:07:56 #
I agree with all of the above. But I love that bobbys hat You could hide a throw away gun up there.
Jul 3, 2012 10:39:45 #
That is what the two small gunports at the side of the helmet are for. A broadside from the law will deter most villains.
Jul 4, 2012 01:41:59 #
I don't know if you wanted to keep the pictures BW, but this was my attempt to make the boby stand out. I dont know if I helped the one of your mother or not. I think I may have gotten her too dark. Anyway that's just my two cents worth, Ignore if you don't like it.
Jul 6, 2012 02:00:46 #
I like the photos. In B&W, the main thing is contrast. Are you shooting in B&W or color? Try shooting in color, maybe set to vivid, then adjust afterward. Shoot in RAW. I don't shoot B&W really, but I believe you can purchase color gels to help achieve the look you want.
Lou Ellen
This is a black and white version of a photo from a Police open day and another of my mother. I like portraits (particularly B&W) but am never happy with the results, any suggestions?
Thanks[/quote]
Lou Ellen
This is a black and white version of a photo from a Police open day and another of my mother. I like portraits (particularly B&W) but am never happy with the results, any suggestions?
Thanks[/quote]
Jul 6, 2012 18:59:15 #
I think your mom is riding in a convertable. The wind is blowing her hair all around to fast to get a shot.
The police photo can be altered by selecting a square section out of the original picture and pasting it in a new picture. Then the contrast could be increased by 10 points and the lighting could be increased by 5 or 10 points. Try different gradual settings to get the results you desire.
The police photo can be altered by selecting a square section out of the original picture and pasting it in a new picture. Then the contrast could be increased by 10 points and the lighting could be increased by 5 or 10 points. Try different gradual settings to get the results you desire.
Jul 6, 2012 19:04:59 #
1066 wrote:
You could try editing them in any Photo Editing software, I used Photoshop CS5.5 for your two pics, what do you think?
These are not an improvement. They look awful.
Jul 6, 2012 20:00:24 #
CaptainC wrote:
These are not an improvement. They look awful.
1066 wrote:
You could try editing them in any Photo Editing software, I used Photoshop CS5.5 for your two pics, what do you think?
These are not an improvement. They look awful.
Finally someone said something!
Jul 6, 2012 20:12:53 #
dawgtired wrote:
Finally someone said something!
CaptainC wrote:
These are not an improvement. They look awful.
1066 wrote:
You could try editing them in any Photo Editing software, I used Photoshop CS5.5 for your two pics, what do you think?
These are not an improvement. They look awful.
Finally someone said something!
I can only bite my tongue so long.
Jul 6, 2012 21:20:22 #
I also spent a few minutes with Photoshop and got these results. I think your photos are very interesting...the bobby just needs to pop out a little from the background. I used curves adjustment layers for both background and bobby and adjusted accordingly. Keep at it. Your pics are good.
Jul 6, 2012 21:23:15 #
Oops..somehow didn't get the pic I adjusted uploaded but here it is again (I hope). Anyway, nice pick....keep at it. I love street portraiture. Most interesting photos I've taken personally.
Jul 7, 2012 11:29:51 #
Lighting changes a picture completely. You can try using reflectors to shine just a little more light in the face to rid the shadow, especially around the eye, or as 1066 said you can also do that through a photo editing software.
Jul 9, 2012 13:34:41 #
glojo
Loc: South Devon, England
Has the OP responded to any of the observations being offered? I do wish folks that ask questions, at the very least acknowledge the fact that decent people are taking the time to offer advice!
Apologies for this post but I was interested to hear why they took those pictures and did what they did with them.
Apologies for this post but I was interested to hear why they took those pictures and did what they did with them.
Jul 9, 2012 13:35:42 #
bedgmon wrote:
Checked out Wayne Rutherford. Good stuff. Downloaded a free e-book and plan on a comprehensive reading of his blog. I like his methods and think it is well worth the time. Thank you for bringing him to my attention.
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rpavich wrote:
If you like portraits (and I do too) try this Ebook:
Portrait tips and techniques by Wayne Radford. (just google it) and you'll get some real world effective instruction on immediately improving your portraits.
Portrait tips and techniques by Wayne Radford. (just google it) and you'll get some real world effective instruction on immediately improving your portraits.
Checked out Wayne Rutherford. Good stuff. Downloaded a free e-book and plan on a comprehensive reading of his blog. I like his methods and think it is well worth the time. Thank you for bringing him to my attention.
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No problem!! :) Good luck
Jul 9, 2012 13:38:32 #
CaptainC wrote:
I can only bite my tongue so long.
dawgtired wrote:
Finally someone said something!
CaptainC wrote:
These are not an improvement. They look awful.
1066 wrote:
You could try editing them in any Photo Editing software, I used Photoshop CS5.5 for your two pics, what do you think?
These are not an improvement. They look awful.
Finally someone said something!
I can only bite my tongue so long.
I hate to even make this connection but frequently I feel like we are all school children in class throwing paper balls...shooting spit-wads...making noise....scraping our chairs on the floor....general misbehavior....and then Cliff the teacher walks in, gives all of us "that look" and everything gets quiet....and we all take our seats.... :)
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