The girlfriend in a cold Regent's Park

[GeorgeUK]

Important to dress up warm round here come Autumn time.

For once she was actually pleased with a photo I has taken!

C&C appreciated as always

 

[tirediron]

Nicely captured; a little fill light around the left side (Image right) of her face wouldn't have gone amiss, but other than that, fine.

 

[Yemme]

Smashing…. I like the feel of the photos, warm tones… Love the hat, cute.

 

[GeorgeUK]

Thanks for the feedback guys

Some have said image #2 is overly sharpened (I applied a high pass filter). Here is the 2nd shot sans sharpening. I think it is more 'forgiving'.

 

[LisaK24]

I agree - the one without sharpening just looks softer and more pleasing :]

great shots :thumbup:

 

[GeorgeUK]

Thanks Lisa, I certainly agree

Just been practicing some of the tips from here: http://djure-eng.blogspot.com/2007/09/my-potrtrait-workflow.html

V helpful run through of how to do model/portrait touch ups.
Tried to keep it natural. Boosted the red a touch to make it warmer, plus some more brightness and contrast. Used the healing brush and smoothing technique as per the tutorial. Added a little colour in the eyes and sharpened them.

The results:

And the original to compare:

As always, C&C welcome. This is my first portait touch up so v keen for feedback.