Trying a new technique for skin in PS

[GHP]

Is it too far?

 

[Android]

It IS a fantastic portrait. Without a 'before' and not knowing the model, it's difficult to say whether you went too far.

However, IMHO it looks very natural and I would expect a young girl to have skin like that. I would be proud to have taken it (as would many people on this site I expect)

Well done
Andy

 

[Ajay]

Looks natural to me. Do you mind sharing your technique?

 

[Sweetsomedays]

I think it looks good

 

[Big Mike]

Looks soft and smooth but still has some skin texture to it. Looks great to me.

 

[FirstLight]

It looks good! I might add just a tiny bit of shadow back in around her nose though. Also (and it could be my monitor) I see a bit of a red/magenta color cast on her skin.

 

[cameramike]

looks like an amazing photograph, the whites in her eyes seem too white which i think is also the reason that her pupils and eye lashes seem to dark

 

[skieur]

Don't reserve PS just for skin. Take care of the fly away hair too, and make sure that her eye colour shows up.

skieur

 

[GHP]

Thanks for the comments! I appreciate the tips as well.
For those who are curious here is the original for comparison.

 

[Allsmiles7282]

I like you edit A LOT more than the original. I don't think it is "too far" I think it is flattering and nice. (and we women like that!)

 

[Matt.H]

Looks very good, I am curious to know your technique also.

 

[emogirl]

good edit, very natural, would like to see you lighten her eyes a bit to bring out the colour...just a touch, i realize she has dark eyes....

 

[GHP]

Thanks! I'll work on the eyes a bit more. The technique is from Scott Kelby's book. I can't remember which one right now but I'll edit this when I get home and let you know.

 

[RowmyF]

Great edit..I think it's perfect. Great portrait.

 

[elsaspet]

Nice retouch. The stray hairs bother me though.
Another kick light would have been good too, but otherwise, very nicely done.