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

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

Oct 16, 2011 Posted by regina

Comment From Calvin Hollywood…

Click to enlarge: Such an honor! Ever since reading Calvin Hollywood’s guest post on Scott Kelby’s blog Photoshop Insider, I have been obsessed with his style of post processing. He is so gracious about dispensing his knowledge & I have learned so much from his ‘Calvinize‘ DVD training and the free webinars that he’s offered. His training is also now available to... read more

Jul 25, 2011 Posted by regina

The ‘Strobist’ Faved Shineylewis!

Holy crap! David Hobby likes me 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

Feb 6, 2011 Posted by regina

Back On Black – Before & After

Tried a different set up today in the studio. Added a black background and used the 3rd example from David James Williams lighting tutorial. Maybe too hot on the left side (hair) & my neck? After: Side by side comparison: The set up: Photos by Regina... read more

Feb 3, 2011 Posted by regina

Me Again – Before & After

I could work on this one ’till the cows come home. but I’ll just quit while I’m ahead. After: Side by side comparison: I wish I had those eyes! Photos by Regina... read more

Jan 30, 2011 Posted by regina

First Ever Self Portrait

I don’t DARE post the original ‘before’ version! I was setting up and testing the lights for my next portrait of Fred, and had to use myself as a temporary stand in. The pose was nice and I liked the lighting, so I decided to tackle the impossible. This is how I would have liked to look…even 20 years ago. Needless to say, I don’t actually look anything like this. Thanks,... read more