The original 17 megapixel capture (Raw, 1/125 sec., f/8). Three adults assisting: My associate, Nicole blowing bubbles toward Talia, her mother, Sophia standing next to me talking to her, a student of mine, Tanya, spotting Talia to keep her safe. Photographed in the Rankin Arts Center's studio, two lights, black velvet backdrop. Notice that my main light, a 4x6' softbox, is positioned far around to the right (short lighting) to create three-dimensionality and to backlight the bubbles.
The image has now been cropped and I have adjusted contrast using Levels. I have also imported bubbles from another shot, resized and enhanced them, and retouched her pampers to appear solid white.
Cropped tighter now, scratch removed from her cheek, eyes enhanced.
I tried out a sepia/selective tint, decided I didn't like it.
I tried a watercolor filter. You may have to enlarge the image to see it (just click on it). Decided I didn't like it, either.
Here is the final portrait. I have added a Photoshop filter called Accented Edges, on a separate layer, adjusted opacity, and then created a rough, painterly edge. This portrait would look great printed on watercolor paper.Good equipment, outstanding crew, beautiful happy baby, Photoshop, lots of patience in the studio and on the computer= Talia with Bubbles! See more of Talia here.
Love those babies, and
Keep Shootin'
Kenny
3 comments:
Gorgeous photograph of a gorgeous baby. Question: Is it the filter (Accented Edges) that gives the "inner glow" effect?
Marie, your question is not easy to answer. The Accented Edges filter does pretty much what it says-all edges in the image are "accented", which seems to mean lightened. It happens around the edge of the Talia's body, but also around her eyes, and the effect might be described as a glow, but I think the lighting is the most important "glow" factor. Click on each of the last two images to compare before and after the filter. Thanks for reading my blog and making a comment.
Hi Kenny,
I've been meaning to comment for a while. I took one of your classes a while back at CSU. Love the blog! And I love the information!
~Carolin
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