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hiller21 Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #1 · Family photo... I need advise on PP. I was asked by my cousin to do a family photo while they were visiting. This may lead to some business so I want it to look very nice. I think the expressions are pretty good on everyone. Im not too familiar with post-processing so I am looking for some help. I have lightroom and CS3 so if anyone can help I would appreciate it. Thanks.   Canon EOS 50D    38 mm    f/4.0    1/60 sec    400 ISO    0.0 EV   Nov 19, 2009 at 06:04 PM

gheller Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #2 · Family photo... I need advise on PP. well, not to be harsh, but the only thing going for this photo is that the family is attractive and they all are smiling now, on to details: - the father is way to separated from the rest of the group - the color of the sweaters all blend together - mother and daughter's hands are blending together - the lighting is way to yellow / magenta - the vignette is a bit too much IMO You may be able to correct some of these factors in PP (especially if you shot RAW), but again, IMO, it should be a re-do. Especially if you hope to gain more business from this sample. Aloha greg Nov 19, 2009 at 06:15 PM

jefferies1 Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #3 · Family photo... I need advise on PP. You may want to bring the father closer. Since the black on black blends you could cut and paste him without much of a problem. The color os way off as already mentioned. It also looks under exposed. Up the exposure a little. Try a different White Balance to remove the yellow/orange look back to a normal skin color. Nov 19, 2009 at 06:39 PM

timhpark Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #4 · Family photo... I need advise on PP. As mentioned above, there are some issues, including the WB, exposure, and the pose. The good thing is that dad just needs to be moved closer and a little higher in pp. The other issue is that mom's head is smaller due to being in the back and the focal length (38mm). Here's a rough edit using the low resolution image. It's not perfect, but it gives you an idea of the direction to go in. Also, before considering photography as a business, I would recommend studying up on lighting, posing, and post-processing. You mentioned that you don't have much post-processing experience. PP is an important element of digital photography these days! And I'm not just talking about color correcting an image. It includes that and much more, such as skin touch ups, proper cropping, preparing images for print and/or web, etc. Practice, practice, practice. Offer free sessions to families to gain experience. That way, there is no pressure, and you can learn along the way. Tim Nov 19, 2009 at 08:19 PM

bryanlindsey Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #5 · Family photo... I need advise on PP. Real quick: Way too warm, and definitely back off the vignette. Nov 19, 2009 at 08:30 PM

patrickphoto Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #6 · Family photo... I need advise on PP. send me raw and I will do what I would do. oopaddy@gmail.com Nov 19, 2009 at 08:33 PM

bryanlindsey Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #7 · Family photo... I need advise on PP. You may need to calibrate your monitor. I once made a lady look like a carrot on everyone's screen except mine bc my monitor was off. Nov 19, 2009 at 09:04 PM

jdhart73 Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #8 · Family photo... I need advise on PP. bryanlindsey wrote: You may need to calibrate your monitor. I once made a lady look like a carrot on everyone's screen except mine bc my monitor was off. LMAO @ this....ha ha Nov 20, 2009 at 02:55 AM

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