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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

07/13/2004 12:52:20 AM · #1

It was my cousin's wedding this weekend. I got a nice shot of them and can't choose between the edited and non-edited versions. Any suggestions? Should I choose something in between? Should I heida-burn it?

Thanks

Chiqui

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

07/13/2004 12:54:25 AM · #2

Tough choice! I like both. THe first one is more true to life and the second one has that dreamy, romantic feel. MUST you choose?

June

lentil

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

07/13/2004 12:56:12 AM · #3

They are both gorgeous. Really tough choice. "sigh" i love weddings. :o)

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

07/13/2004 12:56:49 AM · #4

Aleks...the second one is absolutely breathtaking...as a girly girl, I'd say go with that one...it's just dreamy!!!

timganier

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/13/2004 12:59:15 AM · #5

Wow, they are both great photos. I agree with chiqui74 about the two photos. I would personally choose the first one.

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/13/2004 12:59:15 AM · #6

Originally posted by labuda:

Should I heida-burn it?

Nah, try the blackface technique.

bongo

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

07/13/2004 01:02:07 AM · #7

It's hands down for me. I like the first one.
Wonderful shot! They'll be pleased with the results.

Sammie

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

07/13/2004 01:55:27 AM · #8

I like the unedited one best. It will still be nice 20 years from now when the misty one might have gone out of style. Why not get both of them printed up for them?

You did a fabulous job, do you have any other wedding photos to share???

Pedro

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

07/13/2004 02:01:01 AM · #9

personally I'd re-do the edit, and leave the veil and his hair sharp, and just soften the background. barring that, the no-edit version is superior in my opinion. Either would be well-received by the couple though.

P

W.R.Miller

Canon EOS-50D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/13/2004 07:13:09 AM · #10

Both are great but I really like the second with the soft look.

What technique did you use to achieve this look?

PhilipDyer

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/13/2004 07:17:23 AM · #11

Absolutely go with the softer one if you're putting it in an album or something. But the other one is so nice, I'm sure they'd like a copy of that version as well. Really great shots!

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/13/2004 07:44:40 PM · #12

Thanks a lot for comments and suggestions.

editing steps: duplicate the first layer. apply gaussian blurs and fade them ( the stronger the blur, the stronger the fade). then I simply erased around the faces and flowers to return the detail in those areas.

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

07/13/2004 07:56:57 PM · #13

Hey Aleks... do you have AutoFX's free Dreamy Photo plugin? Here's my edit of your original. I used Dreamy Photo and a little History Brush in Luminosity mode at 50% opacity on their faces...

jpochard

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

07/13/2004 07:58:14 PM · #14

Really lovely shot and I can see why it's hard to decide! It's such a nice shot to begin with that you could do many things with it and it would still look good...I think b/w would look nice too.

I would leave the choice up to the couple, or do both. Great job, and I'd like to see more from the wedding!

07/13/2004 08:36:01 PM · #15

Originally posted by EddyG:

Hey Aleks... do you have AutoFX's free Dreamy Photo plugin? Here's my edit of your original. I used Dreamy Photo and a little History Brush in Luminosity mode at 50% opacity on their faces...

Very nice work! I like the red shift of the skin color. I'll imitate it on my version.
The dreamy look is a bit different, but I don't think either is much better.

I'm not a Photoshoper just yet. For now I'm a Photopainter. I'll be switching over soon so that I could benefit from plugins. Everything else is more or less the same for both programs. When I switch, I'll definitely download your plugin. Thanks for the info.

Edit: Although I must say that the redshift isn't good for the tuxedo and on the dress. I did a color balance only on the midtones and it looks great.

Message edited by author 2004-07-13 20:38:49.

e301

07/13/2004 08:40:21 PM · #16

That Dreamy Photo thing also does what real soft focus does - in that it blurs the highlights more than the midtones and shadows - that marvellous haloing effect.

I think the blurred one is just a touch too far on those midtones and shadows Aleks - makes it look a little confused rather than softened. Being hyper-picky there though.

E