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Jun 7, 2019 09:59:23 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
rcarol wrote:
I personally think that the exposure on the dark skin tones needs to be lightened to bring out the detail in their faces. While you could argue that the overall exposure is correct the skin tones are too dark in my opinion. I've added my rendition of the couple after processing it to my liking.
Good job!!! I really like your rendition! It never hurts to have another "eye" review a shot.
Jun 7, 2019 10:06:33 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
rcarol wrote:
I personally think that the exposure on the dark skin tones needs to be lightened to bring out the detail in their faces. While you could argue that the overall exposure is correct the skin tones are too dark in my opinion. I've added my rendition of the couple after processing it to my liking.
I think that rcarols' rendition looks much better because the subjects are not as "dark"
Jun 7, 2019 10:13:53 #
Might try bringing up exposure slightly and opening up the shadows in Lightroom
Jun 7, 2019 10:23:25 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
rcarol’s rendering is closest to what I would think the eye sees. While the subjects may have very dark skin, if one were having a conversation with them you would see texture and tonal gradation in their skin and hair. The original image lacked that - the lady’s hair especially shows no detail, highlights especially. It would be nice if rcarol shared with us the processing steps and adjustment values used to obtain such a fine outcome for when we have a similar situation to deal with.
Stan
Stan
Jun 7, 2019 11:05:47 #
Dr Rae wrote:
I would like some feedback on this image please. ... (show quote)
To me the picture is beautiful. Is hard to lighten skin. My friend is that dark. Think maybe she is trying to not pay you for your work. Is a beautiful picture.
Jun 7, 2019 11:38:20 #
I like rcarol’s edit, especially since it was not of a download. Although I am not a fan of vignettes you might try one on this photo.
Jun 7, 2019 13:23:07 #
StanMac wrote:
rcarol’s rendering is closest to what I would thin... (show quote)
Actually, I did very little post-processing on this image. I opened the image in Adobe Camera Raw and opened the shadows using the "shadows" slider. I also added a slight vignette. That was the extent of my post-processing. Very simple.
Jun 7, 2019 13:36:09 #
Jun 7, 2019 13:43:39 #
I think having dark-skinned subjects wearing bright white clothes in a photograph presents a considerable challenge.
Jun 7, 2019 14:17:02 #
I really like rcarol's rendition. Sirsnapalot's is way too warm. Just sayin. However, when all is said and done it is the client who must be pleased. I agree with Cheese, compare the photos she did not to the photos she liked. Then make everything consistent. If she is still not satisfied, tell her what you charged covers your time and creation fee and you are sorry she doesn't like them enough to place and order and refer her to another photographer who may be more to her liking.
Jun 7, 2019 14:41:51 #
pithydoug wrote:
A quick and dirty.
I find this edit to be much more engaging and accessible than the original. The composition of the original is just fine, but lightening the skin tones really added to the overall "feeling" of the image, IMHO.
Jun 7, 2019 14:59:43 #
Dr Rae wrote:
I would like some feedback on this image please. ... (show quote)
As far as I can see the colors look crisp, the focus looks sharp, the composition looks balanced...
...the only issue I can find is Dad's facial expression. He kind of looks angry. At the very least skeptical to simply unhappy.
Jun 7, 2019 15:16:43 #
The customer is never wrong. Just give her/him what they're looking for. This is lightened and the highlights subdued. Don't let the drop in contrast worry you - she thought it was too processed, now it's less processed.
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Jun 7, 2019 15:54:53 #
Tomcat5133 wrote:
The was a question the other day here about photog... (show quote)
Wow. I thought everyone was "of color"
Jun 7, 2019 16:10:48 #
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