Zec@Work: Fashion Portrait Retouching

[Zeckson]

Before:

After:

What do you think?

 

[AnotherNewGuy]

I like the overexposure on this one. I think it adds glamour. Wish some of the details of the wall stayed though, love what it did to the stairs. Always a fan of your work.... and models.

 

[The_Traveler]

Sorry, to say, I don't care for this for two reasons.
There is perspective distortion making her legs look larger and more prominent in the picture. (they take up about a third the width of the picture and their arrangement is quite awkward)
The picture is quite soft, probably due to shooting at 1/13 and getting some motion.

Camera Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model: NIKON D90
Image Date: 2009:12:21 17:03:27
Flash Used: Yes (Manual, return light not detected)
Focal Length: 40.0mm (35mm equivalent: 60mm)
Exposure Time: 0.013 s (1/80)
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO equiv: 200
White Balance: Manual
Light Source: Fine Weather
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
Comment: Copyright (c) 2009 Zec@Work

 

[NateWagner]

actually he shot at 1/80th not 1/13th and at only 40mm (or even 60) it should be fine.

 

[The_Traveler]

actually he shot at 1/80th not 1/13th and at only 40mm (or even 60) it should be fine.

Sorry, a drop-out.
There is still some softness in the shot.

 

[Zeckson]

Thanks for the replies. Softness? On the final image, I did soften the skin a little. But tell me, on the final image, did you look more on the clothing or on the model and its surroundings?

 

[AnotherNewGuy]

actually he shot at 1/80th not 1/13th and at only 40mm (or even 60) it should be fine.

Sorry, a drop-out.
There is still some softness in the shot.

Shouldn't there be? The eyes look sharp to me.

 

[GwHizzKid]

the second photo is great! awsome contrast between the background and the model. not soft or too sharp...just right =) fantastic job with the post-processing, exactly what the photo needed!