Kyndra in a Corset - Are these retouched too much?

[RushNP774]

I just tried my hand with studio work again at a local camera club meeting a few days ago, and would love some feedback. I've only been doing this for a month or two, and definitely still have much to learn. After a few minutes in Photoshop trying some new techniques, here is what I got:



1) High-contrast B&W

2) Lightly smoothed, slightly subdued skin tones

3) Brighter skin for a bit of pop

Honest critiques and feedback are appreciated. Thanks!

 

[MyaLover]

I dont think they are, but have you seen some of my posts??? We all have different taste levels. For me I think they could use a little punching up, too boring for my taste. I have a few ideas if you wouldnt mind me editing a couple

 

[MyaLover]

With that said above... i do LOVE #1

 

[RushNP774]

I dont think they are, but have you seen some of my posts??? We all have different taste levels. For me I think they could use a little punching up, too boring for my taste. I have a few ideas if you wouldnt mind me editing a couple

No, I haven't seen your posts, but would love to see some of your images. I especially thought two was a bit flat, but just couldn't get anything I liked or that didn't look fake, so I left the PP modest. I have no problem with you posting some of your ideas. It's always good to get fresh ideas for your work. It'd be appreciated.

With that said above... i do LOVE #1

Thanks! That seems to be the common consensus (and my opinion too). Sometimes I just get lucky and get a good one :mrgreen:

 

[M4L]

Pretty girl, and I love #1!

And in my opinion, #2 could use a little more contrast to it.

 

[RushNP774]

Pretty girl, and I love #1!

And in my opinion, #2 could use a little more contrast to it.

I'll play around with the contrast to see if I can't get anything better.

Should the crop be changed at all?

 

[M4L]

They seem fine to me! I can't think of anything you could do to it. Perhaps if #1 was a little more side-weighted? I'm not sure though, I'd have to see.

 

[RushNP774]

Here is a higher-contrast version to this post. Still unsatisfied with it. Is it even worth keeping?

 

[M4L]

I like it! It looks much better! My only other suggestion would be to play with the levels... even out the histogram a bit. And perhaps add a warming filter on it. (Images>Adjustments> Photo Filter) If 20 % isn't enough bring it all the way to 80% and work your way down.