Anybody needs photo´s to retouch ?? ;-)

[jasz]

Originally Posted by superkoax

jasz: any possible way to use this within a portfolio on my future website? you will be credited and linked

cheers for the pictures

Gerry

Hi SuperKoax

Yes, as long as i am credited as photographer.. and if i get a link it would be even better (not a must ;-))

Jasz

[K_GiMiNi_M]

hope you like it.....

[DeepGlimpse]

Originally Posted by jasz

Hello

As for SLR camera´s you won´t get anything better than Canon´s 1DsII, it is the only Full Frame camera on the market with almost 17 mpix, though mpix is not all, it has a top of the range CMOS which delivers far better colours than the smaller models.

As for lenses, as "superkoax" writes, the 85mm F/1.2L is "State of the art" when it comes to portrait/people photography, as 85mm is where the face does not look to flat or to big... so if you mainly do portrait, make sure that you have a lens that covers 85mm ... (75-300 , 70-200 or similar) and remember to add up if you buy a camera with a smaller chip (Canon 400D x1.6 , Canon 1D x1.3)

By going for the Fullframe camera´s you will also have real Wideangle, not all that + Crop Factor...and you will get a better "Depth of field" with a FF

It is hard to recommend anything, but i would go for Canon fullframe, and if it is not the 1DsII i would buy a batterygrip right away, as most portrait pictures is taken in "Portrait" mode and you will then get the Shutter button where you need it.

And for lenses i would definately go for Canon lenses and especially the L series... it is expensive, but it delivers quality..

You could also go for Nikon, but i would not be able to help you here as i am brainwashed ;-) i have always had Canon...

Jasz

Hi Jasz,

Thankyou very much for that helpful information! After reading all of that and doing some research, you're definitely right about that Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II camera and the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lenses being an outstanding combination. And at the moment my budget is doing fine for me to go out and buy this!

However, I have one last question about Canon camera's, bare with me; the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II's are really good, but what about the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III's? I have just noticed that they are a brand new version, would it be better for me to purchase the Mark III instead of the Mark II? Is there a big difference? Does it really matter?

Thanks again, I appreciate your time!
Jordan

[K_GiMiNi_M]

my attempt

[pixel_monkey]

Originally Posted by jasz

You could just write "Photography by Jasz" or something like that.. and you could put a link to my outdated website ;-) http://www.compho.dk

Jasz

That's great. I'm still in the early stages of building my retouching/digital imaging portfolio and my website. I'll definitely let you know when it's all set and launched.

[superkoax]

JASZ: Thank you! link and credit is appropriate...I'm only for being nice as well


gerry

[aquariusbg011]

Here is my version

[leuallen]

High key effect. Almost passed on these pix because I did not like them (the other pix is in the thread "Ultra high key saturatiion". Uploaded there as an example. Found out that I could not upload here also).

Used a copy of the red channel pasted into a layer with mode luminosity and reduced opacity to taste. The only thing in the red channel is the eye area so that this darkens and increases the apparent saturation of the eyes and makes them pop.

Larry

[jasz]

Originally Posted by DeepGlimpse

Hi Jasz,

Thankyou very much for that helpful information! After reading all of that and doing some research, you're definitely right about that Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II camera and the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lenses being an outstanding combination. And at the moment my budget is doing fine for me to go out and buy this!

However, I have one last question about Canon camera's, bare with me; the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II's are really good, but what about the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III's? I have just noticed that they are a brand new version, would it be better for me to purchase the Mark III instead of the Mark II? Is there a big difference? Does it really matter?

Thanks again, I appreciate your time!
Jordan

Hi Jordan

There is no 1Ds III only a 1D III which is a camera for sports and press.. it is very fast, 10 pics a second, but you have crop factor 1.3 on it and you "only" have 12 mpix. It is extremely good at high ISO´s

Just ask, and i will do my best to answer..

Jasz

[Cassidy]

Whoever asked for skin work has their work cut out for them

[K_GiMiNi_M]

this is my version

[Arcilent]

nice retouching

[K_GiMiNi_M]

thanks! here my attampet on the car.... hope you like it.

[keiser]

heres another. I tried a softened look that goes from low saturation to saturated, with an emphasis on the flowers and rings.

[Cassidy]

Personally I think the bouquet is spot on in the original, lovely aspect and focus

[keiser]

I think these are great photos to work on. Thought I would try a glamour retouch.

cropped
skin soften
added hair
color to lips
plumped lips
brought nose down

[Conan138]

JASZ, a big thank you!

[laser222]

Originally Posted by leuallen

High key effect. Almost passed on these pix because I did not like them (the other pix is in the thread "Ultra high key saturatiion". Uploaded there as an example. Found out that I could not upload here also).

Used a copy of the red channel pasted into a layer with mode luminosity and reduced opacity to taste. The only thing in the red channel is the eye area so that this darkens and increases the apparent saturation of the eyes and makes them pop.

Larry

great stuff..love your work...tried it on some of my photos, I'll post it later
also photo and model is great

[Syd]

Originally Posted by leuallen

High key effect. Almost passed on these pix because I did not like them (the other pix is in the thread "Ultra high key saturatiion". Uploaded there as an example. Found out that I could not upload here also).

Used a copy of the red channel pasted into a layer with mode luminosity and reduced opacity to taste. The only thing in the red channel is the eye area so that this darkens and increases the apparent saturation of the eyes and makes them pop.

Larry

I like it too Leuellen. Watch out for too much cyan in the whites though.

Same model. Different shot.

Syd

[yelhsaneerg]

these pics are perfect for practicing...thanks so much! i can't wait to do more
the first pic is my first try and then the 2nd one is just a modification of the first one by changing some colors to give it a more "icy" feel...the pic seems kinda cold and she's wearing a jacket so i thought it would work well :P
ash

[laser222]

more I look at theese photos and model more and more I like it
really beautiful model

[K_GiMiNi_M]

i redid the car one do you like it better then the other?(pg5)

[Cassidy]

And a few more, have only just now realised that jpeg compression also influences colour

[K_GiMiNi_M]

hi! got 2 more picture. hope you like them.

[Conan138]

Tiger: Grrrrrrrrrr

[yelhsaneerg]

hmmm....what do you all think? i'm pretty pleased with how it turned out ...just a quicky and a small pic but it will do i suppose

[K_GiMiNi_M]

hi again- I readied her and changed the background

[yelhsaneerg]

a little skin smoothing, contrast changed, shortened neck to make more proportional, slight body contouring, selective coloring, curves ....it kinda sucks that i didn't dowload the full size :P i was just in a hurry

[des151]

The Stare.
Ray

[CathyH]

Here is a retouch of the one of the watches. I also used it in a make believe ad I did, which I'm going to post in the critiques section.
Thanks Jasz for the nice photos.