p.8 #15 · Portrait and People Image Thread using Sony
I was part of a teacher appreciation week fundraiser for my son's preschool in which I volunteered to do family portraits. Here's one of my favorites from the weekend. Lit using a single Godox AD400 + 88" Glow Wing-Like umbrella. I quite like the new umbrella from Adorama, but you just have to be careful of the light spilling everywhere and direct reflection.
p.8 #16 · Portrait and People Image Thread using Sony
This young couple on the island of Bali was photographed by a photographer they hired for their pre-wedding session. This is the location where on Sundays, quite a few couples go to that place for that purpose. It is at the Art Center in city of Denpasar. They all are dressed up to the gill, most in traditional Balinese costumes complete with accessories. They are already in the mood of being photographed and they are very flattered if you join in and take a few shots. Of course, you ask permission first and so far, not a single couple nor local photographer said no. I did this in two separate occasions in the last 5 years, while visiting this paradise island.
p.8 #18 · Portrait and People Image Thread using Sony
derKoekje wrote:
I really like these. Also a few posts ago, the girl in the car. What kind of processing do you usually do?
Thanks, much appreciated
First of all I have to say I am learning by myself, experimenting a little, so I gladly share some details but probably someone else could give better indications.
I try to limit the post production corrections in order to maintain a natural result... I don't like the mannequin effect, aka rubber/plastic skin.
I use Capture One, I apply a mask to skin tones to lower the contrast and clarity on those parts while keeping the tones of the rest almost unchanged. Sometimes I apply asymmetrical vignetting with Nik Collection and finally I apply an unsharp mask to increase the detail.
Manuel
