How to get this dreamy look?

[PhotoWrangler]

That would depend on the look that you are going for I suppose. That low contrast, faded look is all the rage these days.

 

[SabrinaO]

That would depend on the look that you are going for I suppose. That low contrast, faded look is all the rage these days.

I think its more of a desaturation than a low contrast. But yeah... people love the "vintage" look

 

[MWC2]

she could be using a florabella action. If I want a hazy/dreamy look I do the overlay with a creamy yellow

 

[g-fi]

MCP Actions are awesome, but there are a ton of free ones out there as well. It's kinda hard to hand you the name of the action lol, not to mention I think most photographers want to develop their own style as opposed to just ripping a bunch of actions and copying a look. *shrugs* It's free advice, you get what you pay for

I really am touched that there seems to be so much concern that I'm not utilizing Facebook or my blog "enough"! If anyone is genuinely curious how I get enough business to pay my bills, or generate referrals without relying on Facebook or Craigslist or a blog, they are more than welcome to ask me! If you're honestly interested and not a total douche, I'm more than happy to share a little of what I do.

By the way, I'm totally taking a shot every time Sabrina brings my name into something, anything. It's so. damn. cute.

 

[Destin]

By dreamy, I'm assuming you mean a fauxtographer nightmare, right?

 

[mwcfarms]

Elements does have a curves feature.

 

[PhotoWrangler]

There are TONS of actions that will give you this effect... every well known designer and photographer has their own version. But if you can figure it out on your own, you'll be a better photographer for it.

 

[o hey tyler]

Um, facebook has a ton of good photographers on it.

I lost it after this sentence.

I'm still not done laughing.

 

[PhotoWrangler]

I lost it after this sentence.

Why? There are lots of good photographers on Facebook. To laugh as though there isn't is just stupid.

Zack Arias - Zack Arias :: Sucksessful Commercial Photographer | Facebook
Joe McNally - Joe McNally Photography | Facebook
Scott Haynes - Hayne Photographers by Adina & Scott Hayne - Small Business - Norfolk | Facebook
William Wegman - William Wegman | Facebook
Anne Geddes - Ann Geddes | Facebook

 

[Gaerek]

Why? There are lots of good photographers on Facebook. To laugh as though there isn't is just stupid.

Zack Arias - Zack Arias :: Sucksessful Commercial Photographer | Facebook
Joe McNally - Joe McNally Photography | Facebook
Scott Haynes - Hayne Photographers by Adina & Scott Hayne - Small Business - Norfolk | Facebook
William Wegman - William Wegman | Facebook
Anne Geddes - Ann Geddes | Facebook

I'm fairly certain the implication was for people who only/mainly use Facebook as a means to promote their business. The ubiquitous "Facebook/Craigslist photographer." I know for a fact the Joe McNally, for instance doesn't need Facebook to promote himself, and utilizes other outlets more often (his own blog, twitter, etc).

There are also many more great/famous photographers who avoid Facebook like the plague because of it's EULA, especially regarding rights to photos. Scott Bourne is a notable example.

 

[EmMcCon]

Thank you ChristpherCoy!! I just tried it and it really helped! I only have photoshop elements, so I don't think I can do any curves adjustments? Do you think they used some kind of texture?

What?! Elements doesn't have curves, I didn't know that try messing with the hue and saturation but very lightly

 

[halestorm]

You mean the mis-focused dreamy look, the poorly exposed dreamy look, or the badly cropped dreamy look?

omg lol rotfl

 

[Gaerek]

Thank you ChristpherCoy!! I just tried it and it really helped! I only have photoshop elements, so I don't think I can do any curves adjustments? Do you think they used some kind of texture?

What?! Elements doesn't have curves, I didn't know that try messing with the hue and saturation but very lightly

I think you can do a curves adjusment through an adjustment layer only. At least, that was with PSE7. No idea if they removed it in later versions.

 

[o hey tyler]

Why? There are lots of good photographers on Facebook. To laugh as though there isn't is just stupid.

Zack Arias - Zack Arias :: Sucksessful Commercial Photographer | Facebook
Joe McNally - Joe McNally Photography | Facebook
Scott Haynes - Hayne Photographers by Adina & Scott Hayne - Small Business - Norfolk | Facebook
William Wegman - William Wegman | Facebook
Anne Geddes - Ann Geddes | Facebook

I'm fairly certain the implication was for people who only/mainly use Facebook as a means to promote their business. The ubiquitous "Facebook/Craigslist photographer." I know for a fact the Joe McNally, for instance doesn't need Facebook to promote himself, and utilizes other outlets more often (his own blog, twitter, etc).

There are also many more great/famous photographers who avoid Facebook like the plague because of it's EULA, especially regarding rights to photos. Scott Bourne is a notable example.

This. Exactly.

 

[amandalee]

The curves in elements for colors is in one of the drop down menus at the top. I'm pretty sure its layers then color adjustments or something like that. I'm not at home but I looked for it forever til I found it! Good Luck!