Dove Beauty Campaign-Type Edits

[jammar190]

This is for people who want their picture go from bland to glam like the Dove campaign type editing. I have alot of friends who want this done, haha. So any help would be greatly appreciated. Anyone else is free to submit there pictures as well, this thread is for everyone. Here's the first pic (my friend) who asked me if I could send it anywhere to have it done.

http://i10.tinypic.com/2mmsf3d.jpg

---scroll down for later requests..

[ruud92]

I give her a compleet make over.

[CharlesBell]

How could details/contrast in the hair be improved?

[dennisnob]

Well first of all it's important to know that the Dove people are being a little bit deceptive with the 'editing' process to make people think that it's all about makeup and computers, that it's through computer magic that ordinary women are made to look extraordinary.

This really isn't so true. If you are referring to the video where they show the transformation of the girl, it's important to note that while the girl LOOKS quite average before the transformation- I assure you she is not. If she is not already a professional model, she certainly already has the facial qualities that she would require to be a successful working model. These days things like clear skin are not as important as strong, defined bone structure, even features , nice nose and a squarish shape. This woman, although 'ordinary looking' is already far 'more beautiful' than the 'average' woman.

After that, its about lighting. The lighting is chosen to be extremely flattering and to accent her natural shapes. As a note, the light used in the video (a fluorescent ring light) the final image is shot with a different lighting configuration and flash. Which changes dramatically what she looks like.

The point? It's not all computer magic. Makeup helps. A great deal. Computer retouching magic adds the 'special touch' with things like elongating the neck and so on. But the basics: Good lighting and a beautiful woman never change in fashion. But if your working with 'less' than superstar models, then just be sure to light it nicely. Generally, 'on camera flash' isn't going to be very flattering.

Dennison Bertram, Czech Fashion Photographer

[jammar190]

thanks alot! she really likes it. now all the other girls at the teen fashion forum i'm on are gonna want it, haha. well, hopefully not too much. thanks again, we think it looks great.

if anyone else wants to do an attemp, this is the next picture =]
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...ic7693/Dec.jpg

[Lasa]

You asked for extreme...a-lo-dove...

Lasa

[Daviskw]

Hi there

I don't know what the Dove deal is but thought I'd try the illustrated effect.

Butch

[ruud92]

Originally Posted by Lasa

You asked for extreme...a-lo-dove...

Lasa

How did you do the skin?

R.

[edgework]

Smoothed skin, added contrast, worked on the lips and eyes a bit.

http://edgework.tripod.com/samples/makeover.jpg

[Lasa]

I painted a a layer above the image then super blurred it...lower opacity.
Erased everything that overlapped.
Lasa

[Epos]

Well, maybe this is an option to? its a bit overdone for my taste but what the heck, that what they did in that dove thingi to so... yeah... well... not my proudest piece but it was fun to do....


...scary that i can come up with thousands of things u still could thouch on it.

By the way, hi all... first post.

[ruud92]

Originally Posted by Lasa

I painted a a layer above the image then super blurred it...lower opacity.
Erased everything that overlapped.
Lasa

Oh okey, Thanks!

[exp5]

my point of view

[prizo]

Here's mine

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/158/3...8a44fad5_b.jpg

[Cassidy]

One from me