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 08/13/2010 10:01:31 AM · #1
I took some pictures of my niece yesterday (casual senior portraits). We were out in a local park at the worst time of day (about 11am) and the sun was brutal. I've got about 20 nice shots that she likes, but there are two that she likes but need some editing help to be acceptable. If anyone is willing to help a rookie out, :) please PM me and I will e-mail you the pictures. Thanks so much!
 08/13/2010 10:23:24 AM · #2
usually if you post them here you will get loads of people editing them and having a blast with them :) just a thought
 08/13/2010 10:33:59 AM · #3
Can I post them here if I'm not a registered member? If so, how do I do that?
 08/13/2010 10:38:50 AM · #4
Originally posted by retake:
Can I post them here if I'm not a registered member? If so, how do I do that?


Post them to a public place, like flickr, then post a link.
 08/13/2010 10:52:18 AM · #5
//www.flickr.com/photos/mrs_piano/?saved=1

Hope this works!

Message edited by author 2010-08-13 10:53:17.
 08/13/2010 10:52:59 AM · #6
Sarahs pix
 08/13/2010 10:53:31 AM · #7
n/m

Message edited by author 2010-08-13 10:53:50.
 08/13/2010 10:54:05 AM · #8
psalm14515 doesn't have anything available to you.

You have to make them public :)
 08/13/2010 10:56:33 AM · #9
okay - i tried again. *fingers crossed* thanks for being patient!
 08/13/2010 11:10:55 AM · #10
I'll take a crack at them.
 08/13/2010 11:13:31 AM · #11
ill take a stab at them during the girls nap time :) it gives me something constructive to do!
 08/13/2010 12:10:12 PM · #12
This is my quick shot at it:
08/13/2010 01:29:55 PM · #13
This is my attempt.

Mainly Levels, Brightness/Contrast, and Color Balance.
 08/13/2010 01:34:27 PM · #14
Send em over, I can work my magic with Photoshop CS4! :D
 08/13/2010 01:45:51 PM · #15
I didn't crop because the photo I was working with was small, but I would probably crop both of these a bit tighter. Here are my attempts.





If you have any questions let me know! :-)
 08/13/2010 01:52:36 PM · #16
Originally posted by ApertureJack:
Send em over, I can work my magic with Photoshop CS4! :D


I sent them to you via e-mail. Thanks!
 08/13/2010 05:23:43 PM · #17
Originally posted by retake:
I took some pictures of my niece yesterday (casual senior portraits). We were out in a local park at the worst time of day (about 11am) and the sun was brutal. I've got about 20 nice shots that she likes, but there are two that she likes but need some editing help to be acceptable. If anyone is willing to help a rookie out, :) please PM me and I will e-mail you the pictures. Thanks so much!


Send them to matt at mattophotography dot com and I'll edit them when I get home in about an hour.

Matt
 08/13/2010 08:45:33 PM · #18
Originally posted by MattO:
Originally posted by retake:
I took some pictures of my niece yesterday (casual senior portraits). We were out in a local park at the worst time of day (about 11am) and the sun was brutal. I've got about 20 nice shots that she likes, but there are two that she likes but need some editing help to be acceptable. If anyone is willing to help a rookie out, :) please PM me and I will e-mail you the pictures. Thanks so much!


Send them to matt at mattophotography dot com and I'll edit them when I get home in about an hour.

Matt


Just sent you an e-mail!
 08/14/2010 12:21:45 AM · #19


A few quick edits. A couple of comments one is just a touch soft on her face, the other the cut off hand really bothers me. I have full size edits if you want them I can e-mail them back to you.
 08/14/2010 12:59:14 AM · #20
Ironic that it was Blind_squirrel who noticed the wet stains on the girl's blouse and remove them.

ETA: Ok, senor_kasper also removed them but his username offers no comedic value.

Message edited by author 2010-08-14 01:02:30.
 08/14/2010 08:59:04 AM · #21
Originally posted by MattO:


A few quick edits. A couple of comments one is just a touch soft on her face, the other the cut off hand really bothers me. I have full size edits if you want them I can e-mail them back to you.


Yes! I would like you to e-mail me the edits - especially the bench pictures. I like the way you changed the colors on that one. It cuts down dramatically on the sunspots/shadows.

And your comments are very helpful - I'm FAR from a professional and did this shoot more for my practice than for her to get tons of pictures (surprisingly, we did get a few nice ones). I really need the critique on things like poses and frame so I can improve. We are going to take more pictures at the end of the month, hopefully at a better time of day. Thanks again!

Originally posted by yanko:
Ironic that it was Blind_squirrel who noticed the wet stains on the girl's blouse and remove them.

ETA: Ok, senor_kasper also removed them but his username offers no comedic value.


Funny! And that was what I was looking for on that edit. I probably should have posted it in the comments here. I did put it in the caption on Flickr. When I tried to retouch it on my computer, it looked terrible.

Everyone did such a great job on these edits. I appreciate all the help. It is amazing how many ways you can change a picture to make it look different/better. You guys rock! Thanks so much!
 08/14/2010 10:41:08 AM · #22
Originally posted by retake:
Originally posted by MattO:


A few quick edits. A couple of comments one is just a touch soft on her face, the other the cut off hand really bothers me. I have full size edits if you want them I can e-mail them back to you.


Yes! I would like you to e-mail me the edits - especially the bench pictures. I like the way you changed the colors on that one. It cuts down dramatically on the sunspots/shadows.

And your comments are very helpful - I'm FAR from a professional and did this shoot more for my practice than for her to get tons of pictures (surprisingly, we did get a few nice ones). I really need the critique on things like poses and frame so I can improve. We are going to take more pictures at the end of the month, hopefully at a better time of day. Thanks again!

Originally posted by yanko:
Ironic that it was Blind_squirrel who noticed the wet stains on the girl's blouse and remove them.

ETA: Ok, senor_kasper also removed them but his username offers no comedic value.


Funny! And that was what I was looking for on that edit. I probably should have posted it in the comments here. I did put it in the caption on Flickr. When I tried to retouch it on my computer, it looked terrible.

Everyone did such a great job on these edits. I appreciate all the help. It is amazing how many ways you can change a picture to make it look different/better. You guys rock! Thanks so much!


I will send them to you tonight when I get back. I am out today. And as far as editing out the wet places. I can do that, but honestly I only spend that type of time on clients photos, won't even do it for proofs, I just put a note that it will get edited out.
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