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 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

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 13, 2011 Posted by regina

Crazy – Retouch Comparison Including PSD Layers

Starting out, I thought this one was going to easy. Instead, it was A LOT of work. I have posted the Photoshop layers to answer any questions about the post processing steps used in this photo. All my portraits incorporate most of these same steps. If you are somewhat skilled at Photoshop, you will find everything you need to know about what I did in those layers. I tried to be as descriptive as I could. I... read more

Nov 2, 2011 Posted by regina

Green Jersey

After: Retouch comparison: Photos by Regina... read more

Oct 24, 2011 Posted by regina

Biker – Retouch Comparison

After: Retouch comparison: Set up (compliments to Studioxil for the schematic and graphics): Photos by Regina... read more

Oct 8, 2011 Posted by regina

Annoyed – Retouch Comparison

Not much to say about this one… just practicing After: Retouch comparison: Photos by Regina... read more

Oct 8, 2011 Posted by regina

You Don’t Always Get What You Want

Back story… My studio is currently undergoing renovations. The space is only 450 sq. ft. and consisted of 3 rooms: kitchen/living room, bedroom & bathroom. All in all, this isn’t the worst space in the world, and I am very grateful for what I have. I used the living room area for my light set ups and backed up into the kitchen to shoot. 9′ x 19′ total. Workable, but somewhat... read more