Model Test- Indian

Trever1t · Aug 2, 2012

Test for MUA Nikki N.

#1

_POR2186-Edit by WSG Photography, on Flickr

#2

_POR2192-Edit by WSG Photography, on Flickr

#3

_POR2209 by WSG Photography, on Flickr

#4

_POR2198-Edit by WSG Photography, on Flickr

#5

_POR2183 by WSG Photography, on Flickr

Trever1t · Aug 2, 2012

We could go back to images of my wife?

#6

_POR2211 by WSG Photography, on Flickr

Jaemie · Aug 2, 2012

I love 4 and 6! I think she passed the test.

LizardKing · Aug 2, 2012

#1 and #4 are pretty good. Really like them.
However, maybe it's just me but I find the highlights on top of her hair a little harsh. Anyway, you've been uploading some really nice portraits lately. Keep it up!

tirediron · Aug 2, 2012

Nice!

Trever1t · Aug 2, 2012

Agree, the lighting is harsh. This test shoot was done at noon, could it be more challenging?

Trever1t · Aug 3, 2012

I kinda like this one but the neck lines are very prominent, what do you think?

_POR2216 by WSG Photography, on Flickr

Jaemie · Aug 3, 2012

I don't think the neck lines would have been a distraction had you not mentioned them. Lol... Otherwise, her skin appears somewhat grayish, but the pose and comp are nice.

amolitor · Aug 3, 2012

A frequent problem through here is that her nose isn't visually separated from her face, because you have no modelling shadows. This is one of several reasons that I think two is excellent. #1 has a marvelous pose, but would have been improved by bouncing a little light onto her face from frame-length, to emphasize the shadow on the near side of her nose. At least, I think that would have helped.

If the MUA wants some feedback:

The eye makeup is quite lovely.

Not so sure about the skin, there's a fair number of minor blemishes clearly visible, and the skin between her nose and cheekbones doesn't look particularly smooth. There's also a curious golden cast in #1 on the bridge of her nose. This might be just light.

Not wild about the lipstick, it's a little too understated with the eye makeup and the clothing.

Trever1t · Aug 3, 2012

Thank you for the comment. I actually did have reflected light coming from her right so that I ended up with a nice shadow on the left side of her nose BUT due to color balance issues I was unable (limited skills) to correct in post it had a yellow tinge that I didn't like. I tried using the brush in LR4 to selectively alter the WB in that area...ended up just smoothing it

That tinge you see is remnant, it was very visible previously.

I didn't smooth her face otherwise, suppose I should have but I wasn't sure the MUA would have approved. I have since talked with her and she wants me to correct whatever I can with exception to the eyes.