Archive 2009 · Where and how to learn?

Ian Bower
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p.1 #1 · Where and how to learn?

Hey Folks - Wondering if you had any advice on how to do this not imitate her series - not anything about the set up - but the PP... the vintage "paper texture" scratches, torn edges - THAT.

also seen here (i cant direct link to her images click --> Galleries - kids and you'll see what I mean)

no one needs to give me a tutorial, but maybe direct me towards one? maybe a book? Or even a favorite plugin or action for photoshop that I can play with until it comes out right?

As I get more and more into portrait photography - the more I want to digitally enhance it.

thanks for reading!!

Edit- I just want to say again - I don't want to learn how to rip off either of the two great photographers linked here - I just want to learn the techniques that they used and apply it to my own developing style

Nov 20, 2009 at 02:41 PM

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p.1 #2 · Where and how to learn?

Have you tried just asking the fellow FM'er?

Nov 20, 2009 at 02:46 PM

Ian Bower
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p.1 #3 · Where and how to learn?

I was going to - and I probably still will, but I didn't want to limit myself to just one persons take.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:12 PM

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p.1 #4 · Where and how to learn?

But, you ask abt her work, no?

Why not go to the source with a PM...sooner or later she will notice this thread anyway.

Jordan

Nov 20, 2009 at 07:02 PM

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p.1 #5 · Where and how to learn?

Its all about Adobe Brushes and layers. I have tried it but failed. It takes somone with some creativity to make them look that great.

Here is another person is is just amazing at using brushes and textures.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanka/

Nov 20, 2009 at 07:04 PM

Ian Bower
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p.1 #6 · Where and how to learn?

Wow Adam - those are awesome. That's exactly what I'd like to do. I guess practice makes perfect huh?

Nov 21, 2009 at 01:00 AM

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p.1 #7 · Where and how to learn?

yep!!! Practice...practice..practice...

One picture of mine can have as many as 20 different layers all blended to the nth degree. Takes alot of patience and time, but I tend to be that type of person who enjoys those tedious details.

Nov 28, 2009 at 10:52 PM

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p.1 #8 · Where and how to learn?

Ian,
How are you doing working on the layering and textures? Did you find the tutorial I mentioned to be adequate?
Dee

Jan 16, 2010 at 12:20 AM

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p.1 #9 · Where and how to learn?

dglane wrote:
Ian,
How are you doing working on the layering and textures? Did you find the tutorial I mentioned to be adequate?
Dee

Would you mind sharing the source of that tutorial? PM if that is preferred.

Thanks
Larry

Jan 18, 2010 at 07:40 PM

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p.1 #10 · Where and how to learn?

Larry, there is a short tutorial on www.tofurious.com that goes over the basics of the grunge effect and texture work. Textures are also available for purchase and the site is an awesome source of info for wedding photography. I don't shoot weddings but others might be interested.
Dee

Jan 18, 2010 at 09:01 PM

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p.1 #11 · Where and how to learn?

Thank you Dee. I'm off to spend some time on that site.

Jan 19, 2010 at 12:22 AM


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