From what I can see, everything could be done in LR.
- Pull the left end-point of the tone curve up about a quarter of the way.
- For some shots, pull the right end-point of the curve done about 1/16 - 1/8 of the way.
- Adjust mid-tone contrast with either the tone curve or the Contrast slider.
- Use Split Toning to tint the highlights and shadows as desired.
There does seem to be some variation in the processing of the posted shots, including near-selective-color for a couple of the groom shots. I guess they could be doing it manually or matching as Mike said or perhaps they meant no \"commercially purchased\" actions or presets.
I agree about copying a look although analyzing an image and trying to duplicate it can be an interesting learning exercise and perhaps lead you to your own discovery.
This kind of processing looks better when it is consistent across the set and I do think the white background helps (as opposed to black or dark gray like here on FM, which makes them look washed out). For me though, the sacrificing of 25% or more of the tonal values always seems like a hefty price to pay for a \"look\".
Nov 01, 2011 at 08:33 AM
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