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

Sep 14, 2011 Posted by regina

Company Man – Retouch Comparison

After: Retouch comparison: Layers (click to enlarge): Photos by Regina... read more

Aug 27, 2011 Posted by regina

Angst – Experiment In Masking

So what do we have here… A photo that failed miserably. With those hands cut off and all, I was screwed. I couldn’t even get any help from Photoshop. Truth be told, I tried… hard. My skills are just not there yet (replicating extremities may forever be beyond my abilities). So, I took this opportunity, knowing full well this would never be a portfolio piece, to practice my hair... read more

Aug 16, 2011 Posted by regina

Lost In Space

Just for practice – trying some new techniques from Calvin Hollywood’s new training on Kelby Training & from this book, ‘Photoshop Compositing Secrets: Unlocking the Key to Perfect Selections and Amazing Photoshop Effects for Totally Realistic Composites’ by Matt Kloskowski I found both extremely helpful, just need to take more notes and PRACTICE! After: Retouch... read more

Jul 31, 2011 Posted by regina

Angry Man – Retouch Comparison

Thanks, Monte! After: Side by side comparison: Set up: 3 light set up, all AlienBee B800′s - Two gridded strip boxes on either side and behind subject - 22″ gridded beauty dish directly in front of subject, and just above camera (almost touching) - Paul C. Bluff Cybersyncs - Thunder gray seamless backdrop - Lighting inspiration provided by Joel Grimes “Pointy Man” by Amy Dresser... read more

Jul 25, 2011 Posted by regina

Head Explosion – Retouch Comparison

More Monte from our recent shoot. After: Retouch comparison: Layers (click to enlarge): Large version (280k): Photos by Regina... read more

Jul 1, 2011 Posted by regina

Help Photoshop… I’m Old!

As I fast approach 50, I thank God for Photoshop! After: Before: Side by side comparison: Four light set up. I included the 2 rear side lights, with 20° grids. I also turned the power up on all the lights. Photos by Regina... read more

Apr 27, 2011 Posted by regina

The Gaze – Before & After, Including Processing Steps

Fred: Side by side comparison: So, I finally took the time and wrote down all my post processing steps, instead of just trying to remember Here they are, in order: Initial color correction in Adobe Camera Raw Selective Color Adj. layer for color balance (reds & yellows) Natalia Taffarel technique for retouching skin/removing blemishes on face only Additional removal of blemishes on merged layer... read more

Apr 9, 2011 Posted by regina

‘Drink It!’ – Before & After

A really fun shoot with Carisa & Fred! Before & After: Photos by Regina Pagles Photo Information: 3 light set up: AlienBee B400 boomed overhead in 22” white socked Beauty Dish AlienBee B400 boomed underneath in softbox for clamshell effect AlienBee B400 with 7” reflector on Thunder Gray seamless background Initial color correction in Adobe Camera Raw Healing Brush on skin blemishes Calvin... read more

Mar 3, 2011 Posted by regina

Green Sweater – Before & After

Another hard one… Shouldn’t this retouching stuff be getting easier? After: Side by side comparison: Studio set up: The layers: (Click on to see larger) LOTS of adjustment layers; Hue/Saturation, Brightness/Contrast, Levels, Selective Color, etc. LOTS of Layer Masks Lots of Dodging & Burning Calvinize Plugins: OnOne Software Photo Tools & Focal Point Sharpened with High Pass... read more