Photo Retouching - - Pageant Eyes - Page 4

Lifeprints · #46 01-07-2007, 06:15 PM

Gretchen, your work is beautiful.

Unfortunatly, the pageant world requires those freaky lookin' over the top retouches. I actually want to learn more about this type of retouching as I am moving to rural Montana this week and this could be a good source of income out in the boonies- how many times can I really photograph the ranch families in my new community, LOL!

Thank you all for your ideas and advice- I have learned a lot from this thread.
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aspengrovebouti · #47 01-07-2007, 06:22 PM

I am in SE Wyoming in the Snowy Range and we are semi rural and yes retouches here are great. I think in Montana it would be just a wonderful

Lifeprints · #48 01-07-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aspengrovebouti

I am in SE Wyoming in the Snowy Range and we are semi rural and yes retouches here are great. I think in Montana it would be just a wonderful

Really?! Where are you? I am in Rock Springs until Tuesday. Too bad we never crossed paths!

aspengrovebouti · #49 01-07-2007, 06:26 PM

Laramie. Go pokes. LOL

grafx · #50 01-10-2007, 03:41 PM

Every retoucher, every "pageant" retoucher has their own style. The diversity of styles allows clients to choose which type of retouch they like best. Some like them really heavy and doll-like, others like them more natural or semi-glitz.

I'm posting one of my more typical styles. Like all retouches it begins with a good photograph. The really strange looking pageant retouches normally come from snapshots.

CathyH · #51 01-10-2007, 05:35 PM

grafx
I think your work is very cool. The girls still look like themselves.
has anyone asked you how you do the eyelashes?

grafx · #52 01-10-2007, 06:50 PM

I didn't start out doing just pageant retouches. I actually began with naturals and modeling where you have to draw extensions on the existing eyelashes and fill in by hand. I got the feel of that and made a couple template sets that I use in conjuntion with brushes. Depending on the look the client requests, I often have lashes to match. There is nothing more valuable than experience and practice, but a Wacom tablet does help

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Originally Posted by CathyH

grafx
I think your work is very cool. The girls still look like themselves.
has anyone asked you how you do the eyelashes?

Princess443 · #53 07-03-2007, 07:48 AM

Does anyone know how to do the "dolls eyes"..Ive read a few posts about it, but not really much help..