![]() ![]() Just to call it a done deal for a relatively casual photo, I think desaturating it would suit it well, so by simply making one click on 01-10 BASE – SOFT, 10c. To pull out more detail and color from the eyes, I use a combination of 24 Eye Brightener for the eye area overall, and 25 Iris enhancer to pull out more punch from the iris.ĥ. Using the 04 Dodge (Brighten) +0.5 Stop I enhance the highlights in the hair, and using a feathered brush, do not interfere with the face.Ħ. The 03 Burn (Darken) -0.5 Stop I use to dab a little more shadow on either side of the bridge of the nose for more contouring and definition. See link below: Ĥ. The primary issues remaining are brightening the eyes, adding depth to hair, and maybe a small color correction. I highly recommend them, and you don’t need the high end models. If you’re using a Wacom tablet like what I’m using, being precise is simple. Pressing ‘O’ to mask and holding down option to remove the parts not wanted. Then select 32 Desaturate brush and paint over the teeth. To clean up the stray hair and skin issues, I’ll use the spot removal tool. The SLR Lounge Preset System comes with over 40 specific brushes for almost any occasion. Luckily, there are brushes created just for this. Also, I’d like to even out skin tone in a few spots using spot removal, and desaturate the teeth a bit for a cleaner smile. Zooming in, I can see there are some unruly hairs under the eyebrows, and above the lip, that need removing. Below you can see the progression already – in just two clicks.ģ. Now time to clean up the few imperfections on the face, stray hairs, skin problems etc. As with all else, it’s stylistic preference so do as you wish. At this point, the detail in the face has come back for a more natural look, along with more depth and detail. To darken that I make one click by selecting the 03-00 ADJUST – EXPOSURE, 04. The image still feels a bit bright, and primarily in the face. It’s a good starting point that softens what I don’t want, then adding a bit of contrast. This tends to be my go to general preset for portraits. First, it’s a bit too washed out for the look I’m going for, so I use the 01-10 BASE – SOFT 10a. A few things need to be altered in the image, however. It was a nice overcast day, and the spill of light from the roof made lovely even lighting, including catchlights. Use the spot removal tool to quickly sort them out.Ģ. This image was shot in a garage, and with just a few seconds. It’ll make your screen look funky and spots appear. If you have LR5 there is a slider option for this, but if you don’t have LR5 you can use this preset, which is more effective, and easier to boot. Before anything, I do a check for dust, and it couldn’t be easier. Adjustment Brush: 03 Burn (Darken) -0.5 Stopġ. ![]() ![]()
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