Retouching Assignment

Retouched Images

Both images were lit using a single speedlight through an umbrella using the sun as a backlight. Ambient light exposure was dropped two stops.

Retouching
Both images required the same retouching;

• Original layer duplicated, using the heal tool removed all blemishes on face and clothing.
• Layer duplicated and image sharpened using smart sharpen ( I have tended to over sharpen previously and am still uncertain of how much to sharpen).
• Layer duplicated, and blend mode changed to multiple, masked placed over layer and using a soft brush I have revealed the eyebrow and lip area to highlight these areas subtly.
• Layer duplicated and blend mode changed back to normal, using levels I brightened the whole image then applied a mask. Using a small soft brush on low opacity I have then revealed the eyes to brighten them.
• New adjustment layer created - brightness/contrast. Added more contrast - to give model the "Edward look" (I swear I have never seen that movie)
• Used a photoshop action to place a holga type border, just to frame and enhance image.
• Used adjustment layer to drop saturation.
• Used adjustment layer to increase vibrance.
• New layer - added a random logo to add fashion authenticity to the images.

Original Images