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 09/05/2007 07:44:39 PM · #1


We took the above picture at one of our portrait sessions, already did a bit of basic editing on it. The parents enter their daughter in beauty pageants and they request things that we are not used to providing. For this picture they are asking to make her lips shinny, like she has on lip-gloss. Does anyone have any ideas of how I can do this? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
09/05/2007 08:00:52 PM · #2
hi fella

maybe this page can help you out

//www.lunacore.com/photoshop/tutorials/tut018.htm
 09/05/2007 08:53:16 PM · #3
I'm not great at PS, but here's my try:

Not crazy about glammed-up little girls, so I tried to keep it low key. Someone else with more skills can probably do much better.

You might think about cloning out her stray hairs; other than that, I think it's an adorable shot.
 09/05/2007 09:28:40 PM · #4
Originally posted by rox_rox:
I'm not great at PS, but here's my try:

Not crazy about glammed-up little girls, so I tried to keep it low key. Someone else with more skills can probably do much better.

You might think about cloning out her stray hairs; other than that, I think it's an adorable shot.


Thank you Rox... we are not a huge fan of it either, but we are testing out this segment to see if it will be worth our time. From what I hear, there is a good amount of money in it. But we are having a hard time dealing with the glam and pressure they are putting on the children. We will see, thanks again.
 09/05/2007 09:55:14 PM · #5
//www.retouchpro.com

has some things in it that will help you with pageant pictures...
09/05/2007 10:08:16 PM · #6
Originally posted by Di:
//www.retouchpro.com

has some things in it that will help you with pageant pictures...


I was just about to post the same link. That's where you'll find everything you need to give the parents what they want.
09/05/2007 11:01:07 PM · #7
Originally posted by Di:
//www.retouchpro.com

has some things in it that will help you with pageant pictures...


Thank you... I just regestered, and I will begin looking around.
 09/05/2007 11:35:36 PM · #8
Originally posted by youngnova:
Originally posted by Di:
//www.retouchpro.com

has some things in it that will help you with pageant pictures...


Thank you... I just regestered, and I will begin looking around.

You're welcome
09/05/2007 11:57:49 PM · #9
I wanted to add that the photo has a slight magenta cast, so you might consider correcting that to get truer skin tones. Good luck with this photo, Trevor!
 09/06/2007 12:14:34 AM · #10
Not much work into it.
1)Duplicated image added 4 pixel gaussian blur, fully masked out effect on eyes, 50% on mouth and end of nose. Faded the layer to 58%. I'd use a stronger pixel blur on the larger image.
2) Created an black and white gradient map adjustment layer and put in luminosity mode.
3)Went below that and created a selective color adjustment mode and in the reds color palette, I took magenta to -18. Crop.
Thats it.

i would suggest uploading a larger unedited file size, yours is only 64 kb, it gets hard to do anything else to it or it gets lots of artifacts. :)
 09/06/2007 12:20:13 AM · #11
Here is what I usually do to add gloss to the lips.....

1. Enter quick mask (shift + Q) and select the lip area. You don't have to be too precise because you can apply a layer mask later.

2. After you have made your selection, select Inverse (shift + ctrl + I)

3. Make a new layer by using (shift + J)

4. Go to "Filter", "Artistic", "Plastic Wrap"

5. Increase magnification to be able to see your selection well, then play around with the adjustments until you have what you like.

6. Now you can increase or decrease opacity, and/or apply a layer mask to clean up your edges.

Voila!
 09/06/2007 12:35:01 AM · #12
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(open each in a new window and compare in the task bar)

First step was to go Image, Adjustments, Match Color, Click Neutralize.
In a new layer, selected the lips, bumped contrast & brightness. Flattened.
New layer and selected her Irises, brought the details out with shadow/highlight tool, history brushed back in the catchlights.
Cleaned up some stray hairs, then applied a soft filter and then resharpened using a strong USM action:
New layer
USM 18-40-0
USM 150-.3-0
Edit>Fade USM 100% in Darken Mode
USM 150-.3-0
Edit>Fade USM 50% in Lighten Mode
Flatten image

09/06/2007 02:49:53 AM · #13
//www.freewebs.com/rburnettjr/Copyrighted%5FImage%5FReuse%5FProhibited%5F582820.jpg

Message edited by L2 - Changed large image to link.
 09/06/2007 06:25:34 PM · #14
This is why I love this site. Everyone here is so willing to help. I learn more here then anywhere else. Thank you for all the tips. I'm going to mess with some of the editing after I go work out. Thanks again everyone.
09/06/2007 08:44:52 PM · #15

Here is the unedited version.
09/06/2007 09:11:00 PM · #16
here's a different take on it...not sure if you'll like it as much as i do ;-)

[thumb]583229[/thumb]
 09/06/2007 09:29:31 PM · #17
Originally posted by wizardry:
here's a different take on it...not sure if you'll like it as much as i do ;-)

[thumb]583229[/thumb]


Wizardry
I love the effect you did to this photo can you share the steps you did to achieve this result ?

thx
 09/06/2007 10:22:05 PM · #18
Originally posted by wizardry:
here's a different take on it...not sure if you'll like it as much as i do ;-)

[thumb]583229[/thumb]


This is cool, different and the lips look glossy... but I don't think the parents are going to go for this one.
09/06/2007 10:57:07 PM · #19
Originally posted by scwalsh:

Wizardry
I love the effect you did to this photo can you share the steps you did to achieve this result ?

thx


Look up some of the HDR tutorials out there.
 09/06/2007 11:27:20 PM · #20
I really dont like little girls looking like that, but I decided to edit it for you to help you out.

[thumb]583298[/thumb]

My steps:

1.Duplicate layer- lots and lots of dodge and burn at different opacitites (to create shine and shadows)
2.Duplicate layer-apply gaussian blur, reduce opacity to 10-20& and erase areas you want sharp(eyes, mouth, jewelry)
3.Flatten Image- apply a little brightness contrast.
4.Crop

edit: hope it helps and good luck ;)

Message edited by author 2007-09-06 23:32:10.
 09/06/2007 11:40:59 PM · #21
Justin, I like your crop of the photo. The height of the hat was my concerning thought. Her face and eyes now take center stage/focus.

Message edited by author 2007-09-06 23:41:40.
 09/06/2007 11:58:44 PM · #22
Actually i really don't use HDR. I use some high pass sharpening, and a lot of dodge and burning. I like the effect this gives on a lot of the photos i take. It's not for everyone though ;-)

[thumb]583229[/thumb] [/quote]

Wizardry
I love the effect you did to this photo can you share the steps you did to achieve this result ?

thx [/quote]
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