[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]Halloween is in a few weeks so\u00a0I decided to show some various editing styles. \u00a0Like any true artist, a photographer is always learning new things, studying, experimenting, and keeping up with the latest ideas and trends. \u00a0For me it’s a lot of fun, I often say that I have “the perfect job”.<\/p>\n
When most think about photography they focus on the first task, capturing the image with the camera. \u00a0But taking the picture is only the first half of a photographers job, editing is the other half. \u00a0Achieving excellent results means knowing all aspects of your trade and for me taking pictures and editing go hand in hand. \u00a0Although when doing portrait work a properly taken photograph\u00a0results in less time spent photoshopping.<\/p>\n
Editing really comes in 2 basic styles. \u00a0Portrait photographers often use Photoshop and Lightroom to adjust colors, balance the light, and make some basic corrections and edits. \u00a0Things such as smoothing skin and removing imperfections are standard tools for a good portrait photographer. \u00a0I use this type of editing techniques often when working with bridal portraits, family portraits, and headshots.<\/p>\n
Then comes a different realm of editor where the photographer is\u00a0more of\u00a0a graphic artist. \u00a0And while some graphic artists prefer to create their art solely from within the computer, I prefer to start my canvas\u00a0from one of my photographs. \u00a0Integrating people into this element is more interesting and intriguing to me.<\/p>\n
Just like in any complex program, there are many ways to perform the same task. \u00a0For instance there are plug-ins that will automatically smooth skin in portraits. \u00a0But the same task can be performed with the tools that are native to Photoshop\u00a0often times achieving a far better result, particularly with a skilled user.<\/p>\n
My husband, and assistant, whom you will probably see with me on my shoots, is an engineer and relates it to Excel. \u00a0He said years ago when he first worked with Excel it was in a very basic way; then after having applied its more advanced features in engineering use did he discover what a powerful application is really was.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]The picture below was taken during a studio session where a nice young lady was dressed as a witch. \u00a0This session had several photographers, each providing their own “interpretation” and posing the model in specific ways. \u00a0I choose to have a man reach in from behind with only his arm being visible to create a\u00a0dark and mysterious feeling. \u00a0She looks dirty and ragged.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1439″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]The same girl but her face is visible and the colors altered to give a different feel. \u00a0Here she has white skin and is more cunning and elusive. \u00a0The colors are more bold and bright.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1438″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Of course Halloween has to have a dark angel…[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1440″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]And a little more artistic picture…[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1436″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]There is an endless combination of shades of colors, angles, shadows and other possibilities that are limited only by\u00a0your imagination![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1435″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]I wrote this article to show how changes in color and lighting can influence the feel of a picture. \u00a0Of course these edits are tailored to fit a very specific time of year, Halloween, and each “editing session” has with it it’s own set of requirements. \u00a0While it may seem somewhat obvious, some techniques are more suited to certain types of pictures. \u00a0Sometimes I see a baby picture with too much heavy contrast and it makes me cringe. \u00a0A well-edited picture is “compiled” in such a way that leaves it’s individual edits unnoticed but each part fits together perfectly.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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