Trying to get better on portraits,
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Tamron 28-75, I am out of the country right now and don't have the data on this computer but probably about 50. Thanks.
Oct 2, 2011 21:24:28 #
jtipps wrote:
What can I do better?
I have a feeling you'll like what I did with the first photo. Always remember you're the one who took this shot. You did a spectacular job of capturing the beauty & personality of this woman. Thank you! :)
A few tips, always try to position the model so that their eyes are 2/3 of the way up the frame. I added canvas and re-cropped to make it so. Next try to remove color from the whites of her eyes and teeth. Notice I didn't say whiten or brighten just remove any traces of color and she will shine. If you are going to sharpen do so on edges, not skin. Sharpening exaggerates wrinkles and blemishes on skin.
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Oct 2, 2011 21:28:04 #
Thank you, she is a freind and only 16, very natural beauty. I didn't do much to it bit I feel yours is a little too much retouch, just my opinion.
Oct 2, 2011 22:35:51 #
2nd picture: Shoulder is square to camera ... main light is casting a hair shadow on her face; move light or turn subject in the opposite direction.
3rd picture: Shoulder is square to camera ... Turn her slightly to you.
3rd picture: Shoulder is square to camera ... Turn her slightly to you.
original ...no PS retouching
Oct 3, 2011 06:22:10 #
Thank you, I agree, they would look a lot nicer, especailly the last one, the shoulder looks too big.
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Oct 3, 2011 19:38:08 #
Another thing that sometimes improves a portrait is to remove any shine on the face
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Feb 6, 2012 15:15:34 #
Hey! You're definitely on the right track. If you want any tips, just PM me and I'll breakdown the techniques I use. Super cool backdrops by the way... I need more muslins!
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