Before I took Christian’s photos, I
asked: “What type of photo do you want?”
She said: “I am pretty
serious and I look stupid with a big smile on my face. I am not a super model. I do not
like that plastic-skin look that you see on so many portraits. I want the photo to look like me. As I am.”
I think this is impressive insight
for a junior in high school!
In the photo I tried to follow her
wishes. The photo is a high key
portrait of a serious young lady with a minimum amount of retouching.
Enjoy.
Post Processing:
Lightroom 4—set white and black point
and increased contrast, increased clarity, contrast and sharpness in her eyes
with adjustment brush and cloned out some temporary blemishes on her skin.
First, let me say this is a beautiful portrait. I think you did what she wanted. Next, not sure what you mean by plastic skin look. Her skin looks very smooth so what would be different if you gave her a plastic skin look? Could you explain?
ReplyDeleteAllen
Not sure that I like this one. She seems a little mad. What do you think makes a good female portrait.
ReplyDeleteTim
Could you go into greater detail of what you would do with this portrait if you had complete freedom? Also, what settings do you use to various stuff on a portrait?
ReplyDeleteNizel
Nice job.
ReplyDeleteRose
Super nice. Like the light on her. It brings out the details in her eyes and hair. Not sure about her expression. Seems a little apprehensive.
ReplyDeletePeter