Jan 24, 2012 Posted by regina

Don Giannatti’s Wacky Winner Gets ME Contest

A few months ago, I entered a contest titled ‘Wacky Winner Gets ME‘ sponsored by Don Giannatti of Lighting Essentials. Would you believe…I won! Congratulations to the other winners: Tyler Walczak – Second Place Kathy Jan – Third Place Brent Jackson – Fourth Place Em Thomas – Fifth... 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 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 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

Nov 15, 2011 Posted by regina

Photoshop Post Processing Tutorial Links & Why I Won’t Be Offering Any

So lately, I’ve been getting quite a few requests for my post processing/retouching workflow. It is very flattering to receive such requests and my head swells to ginormous proportions with each one. I have previously given this a smidgeon of thought, envisioning laying in a bed full of the money I would make offering such tutorials. My fantasy came to a screeching halt with the realization that... read more

Nov 13, 2011 Posted by regina

Made Photo Extract’s Top Photos for 11/11/11

‘The White Dress’ was chosen for Photo Extract’s top photos for 11/11/11…... read more