Hi this is my first post and was hoping someone could shed some light on this matter.
I wanted to create images similar to that of the Venture studios. Here's what I have achieved in camera - should I have overexposed? or is it post from here on?
I can boost colour but I cant get the bleached skin tones and sharp edge contrast they seem to.


http://www.thisisventure.co.uk/getattachment/ca02d0bb-8f1c-492b-83c4-a66bd32eed9e/68RC-RGB-jpg.aspx

Any help appreciated

Chris

Is this what you're looking for?

1. Adjust lighting with curves.
2. Clean up noise in image.
3. Boost saturation.

Thanks Ziaphra, that's a step in the right direction to where I am trying to get :)

However, the colours are still not as punchy as a venture image skin tones are not white enough. I am having trouble also retaining edge details when I push the image in curves as you have.

Thanks again

Chris

Photoshop love your work on your web site, especially the people walking on the beach with the dog :)

Thanx and good luck. I'm sure you'll crack it. ;)