Jan 28, 2012 Posted by regina

The Thinker

I got my new 5′ Photoflex Octabank a few days back and couldn’t wait to try it out. Had no idea how to use it and things were a bit cramped, with the modifier touching the ceiling. I managed to get one that I liked, although Fred thinks he looks a bit downtrodden. I think that what I’ve read about a large size modifier, especially the Octa, is true… it’s like cheating. I hope... read more

Jan 22, 2012 Posted by regina

The Mess Maker – Composite

Yeah, it’s not the best crop I’ve looked at this one for so many hours now, that I don’t know what to think. I hope that after a few days I love it, but who knows… I may hate it… The background image was taken in the semi-abandoned town of Cisco, just outside of Moab, Utah. Inspired by Joel Grimes. **Kelby Training just released Joel’s first class ‘Creative... read more

Dec 31, 2011 Posted by regina

Late For The Train – Composite

This photo was inspired by Atlanta based photographer, Ryan Gibson. Ever since I saw this photo of his in the January 2012 issue of Popular Photography, I’ve wanted to recreate it. Fred was nice enough to model for me. Unfortunately, most of my exposures were way too dark… how disappointing One day I’m gonna figure this stuff out. I hope… After: The background, an abandoned rail... read more

Dec 31, 2011 Posted by regina

Lost At Sea – Composite

Everyone knows how much I love Joel Grimes. So I’m sure it comes as no surprise that this is another image inspired by him. Unfortunately, I can’t link to the image of his that gave me the inclination to try this style. If you check out his website, in his portfolio, Beauty/Fashion Two, it’s the 3rd image on the top row, Aimie. Final: Composite images: 5 light set up, all AlienBee... read more

Dec 19, 2011 Posted by regina

Graffiti Dungeon Composite

Well what can I say, but this photo kicked my butt. Compositing may not be my thing. We did get a lot of great background images on our recent trip to Salt Lake City, like this one of the abandoned building with the graffitied walls, so I am tempted to try a few more times with some of them. We’ll see. I keep thinking that one day working with Photoshop will become second nature, but instead it just... read more

Dec 13, 2011 Posted by regina

Splash Experiment Thanks To Corey Barker

I have wanted to add a water splash effect to an image for the longest time… and had no idea how, until I got Corey Barker’s new book ‘Photoshop Down & Dirty Tricks for Designers’. Chapter 3 has a tutorial on how to do it, and it ain’t easy, at least for me. Hence my less than stellar results. My biggest mistake was choosing an inappropriate start image. It just looks... read more

Nov 21, 2011 Posted by regina

Now For Something Completely Different

How cute is this guy? After: Retouch comparison: Prior to the studio expansion… Photos by Regina... read more

Nov 20, 2011 Posted by regina

Motorcycle Man – Redux

So this is a do-over. Some might remember the original post back in June, about Fred not actually being a Motorcycle Man, but a Bicycle Man. Overall, I really liked this one, but cringed over certain aspects of the post processing. Basically, it just looked way too sharpened, which is a by-product of one the the filters I use from OnOne Software. This is my attempt to fix those things. After: Retouch... read more

Nov 19, 2011 Posted by regina

Carisa – Head Shot

Thanks again to Peter Hurley. After: Retouch comparison: Close up: Photos by Regina... read more

Nov 16, 2011 Posted by regina

Shineylewis Gets A Makeover

After: Retouch comparison: So, I just purchased ‘The Art Behind The Headshot‘ by Peter Hurley. All I can say is WOW. This DVD will forever change the way you photograph people. One of my best purchases EVER. Armed with some of this new knowledge (I can’t remember it all and will probably re-watch the video a billion times), I decided to try it out on myself. I used Peter’s... read more