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VilleK
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I just got home from my vacation and it's time to start posting again! I have a second set of photos I took with Emma and Annika by using colored gels.

#1

Dance portrait by VilleK_, on Flickr

#2

Fashion portrait by VilleK_, on Flickr

#3

Fashion portrait by VilleK_, on Flickr

#4

Fashion portrait by VilleK_, on Flickr

#5

Fashion portrait by VilleK_, on Flickr

#6

Fashion portrait by VilleK_, on Flickr

There are more pictures in Flickr.

The light in the final photos is a bit weird but I kinda like it Especially the skirt looks cool. All suggestions for improvement are welcome! This stuff is heavily influenced by Geoff Jones ([url]http://www.threevisual.com.au[/url]).

Photos + retouching | Me
Models | Annika T/Fashion Unit + Emma L/Fashion Unit
MUAH & styling | Maiju Qju
Assistant | Jasmiina Nurminen
Jewelry and metallic skirt | Mick's Jyväskylä
Shoes | Kookenkä Jyväskylä

Edited on Apr 11, 2015 at 04:23 PM · View previous versions



Apr 11, 2015 at 05:33 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · More colored light with Emma and Annika.


These are very good. Like the gel effect. #4 and #5 are the standouts to me.


Apr 11, 2015 at 08:48 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · More colored light with Emma and Annika.


Hi Ville,

Assuming you wanted critique, these don't work for me at all. Harsh light. Excessive clarity enhancement against such a neutral, soft background.

They feel like abrupt composites along with unflattering light on the models.

Respectfully,

Chuck



Apr 11, 2015 at 11:35 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · More colored light with Emma and Annika.


elorablue, Thanks for the comments! #4 and #5 are also my favourites

nolaguy, Thank you for your critique! I am not exactly sure what you mean by harsh since the light sources are not that small. The images are not composites and the clarity adjustment is minimal. But maybe the opposite colors make such effect. Do you have any simple suggestions how to improve the points you said? Other than removing the secondary color



Apr 11, 2015 at 04:32 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · More colored light with Emma and Annika.


I think these look great VilleK. I bet the models were very happy too.


Apr 11, 2015 at 04:45 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · More colored light with Emma and Annika.


I like the second set best and although the colours are unexpected, they work very well.

I don't think the lighting is harsh. I think it is crisp and clear, with lovely shallow but soft roll offs - quite a difficult thing to achieve and requires quite a bit of precision and placement.

No.s 4 and 5 are my favs. If I was to tweak anything I'd have a little look at the slight line under the model's chin in image 5. Don't need to lose it, but perhaps blend it out a little to match the smoothness of her overall complexion.

Lovey images.



Apr 12, 2015 at 05:42 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · More colored light with Emma and Annika.


slopokdave wrote:
I think these look great VilleK. I bet the models were very happy too.


Thanks! That is good to hear The models were very happy too!

leethecam wrote:
I like the second set best and although the colours are unexpected, they work very well.

I don't think the lighting is harsh. I think it is crisp and clear, with lovely shallow but soft roll offs - quite a difficult thing to achieve and requires quite a bit of precision and placement.

No.s 4 and 5 are my favs. If I was to tweak anything I'd have a little look at the slight line under the model's chin in image 5. Don't need to lose it, but perhaps blend it out a little to match the smoothness of her overall complexion.

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Thank you for the comments! The line below the lover lip in the 5th image is already blended a bit. As this is a feature of her face I didn't want to remove it. But maybe I was a bit too careful with it

I often tend to stay within my comfort zone so it's nice to hear that some people like the results when I'm out there doing stuff that's unfamiliar for me



Apr 12, 2015 at 07:52 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · More colored light with Emma and Annika.


I don't get the negative critique. I think the coloured gels are balanced pretty much as good as they can be.

I dig that first triptych. She looks like she's having fun



Apr 12, 2015 at 07:56 PM





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