Maybe I will, but yeah it would definitely take a while to record it, edit it, etc. I’m not at all precious about anything photography related though so please always feel free to ask me any questions you may have about my workflow!
Hodie wrote:
Yes, I've seen your progress over that time. Have you thought of recording your work flow and putting it out there on YouTube or something? Selfishly speaking, I would love to see it, but I know that takes TIME.
fuzzykeys wrote:
Thanks Hodie! I have been working hard on my editing techniques over the last two years so I really appreciate the comment. When I look at what I was doing a year ago, I wonder what the heck I was thinking and if I still have the same pair of eyeballs!
But you gained a years experience and age(like a fine wine!!)!!
Dan
Peter Figen wrote:
Took the drab out of the olive.
Just FYI to all..The Army is returning their "Class A" OD green to the WWII Eisenhower style belted brown jacket/slacks. It is very visible here in the Washington DC area. "The new service uniform is currently in field tests with a few military bands, recruiting battalions and other highly visible troops. With Sergeant Major Dailey overseeing the process, the Army plans to roll out the new uniforms to all soldiers starting in 2020.
Now I will buy her the uniform if she will model it for us!!!
Dan
Thanks Daniel and thanks for the feedback! Is there anything specific about the retouch that seems overdone to you?
DanielScott wrote:
Great lighting! I feel as if the retouching on the skin was taken just a little bit too far for my own personal liking, but all in all good shot.
fuzzykeys wrote:
Thanks Daniel and thanks for the feedback! Is there anything specific about the retouch that seems overdone to you?
No problem! I just think that the skin treatment on her face could be reduced just a little bit. As it is, the skin looks completely ageless and flawless on her face as if it was painted, which doesn't quite match up with the rest of the photo to me and causes the retouching itself to stand out. If you applied the skin treatment on separate layers, I would just reduce the opacity percentage by about 10-20% and see how that looks. This is just my personal taste, but I feel as if a portrait loses a lot of it's connection to the viewer when the skin is too perfect, and a great retouch is something the viewer can't point out from the rest of the portrait, or at least should be the last detail someone might notice about a portrait. With this shot, the fact that it's been retouched is one of the first things I notice about it, before connecting with the actual subject. Regardless, it's a great shot. The lighting is just right, and the color toning is subtle but really pleasant. Her hair and makeup are also really well done.
Excellent image, I love the lighting on her skin, and the back light on the side of her hair. Her eyes look perfect and her expression is beautiful. The only change I would wish for is that large stand of hair across her eye be removed. I know it is fashionable, but I'd love to see that pic without it. Still, everything else is so strong, great work.
