[PeteM]

Hi - first post here. I'd like some style ideas on a shot I recently took. I did some light skin retouch, levels, sharpening - the basic stuff. I also used a slight cross process layer and desat on the image. I'm pretty happy with it, but would love to see other ideas from the experts. (I'm more of a photographer than retoucher!)

I'd love to see samples to give it more of "high fashion" look and feel. Thanks in advance.

[pellepiano]

I went for a red blurry background to add some depth. Some PWL and cleaning up.

[Gary Richardson]

No big changes, just altered the lighting a touch to give (hopefully) a slightly more dramatic look.

[keiser]

Okay,

Changed background, hair color, suit and tie color.
Darkened image
brightened image
etc, etc.

[Peter S]

Well it is a different style I suppose. He looked far too smooth to me.


Just messing about.

Peter

[grannysdc]

Originally Posted by PeteM

I'd love to see samples to give it more of "high fashion" look and feel.

But is it "High Fashion" Peter_S?

[pellepiano]

More paintinglike ...

[Peter S]

Originally Posted by grannysdc

But is it "High Fashion" Peter_S?

Ahhh very good question.

I don't know, whats your opinion?????

Peter

[grannysdc]

Originally Posted by Peter S

Ahhh very good question.

I don't know, whats your opinion?????

Peter

Well, he sort of looks like my first boyfriend.... Who was HIGH a lot but definitely not up on Fashion..

Now, to get back on topic...

I will be the first to admit I have no idea what "High Fashion" is ( some examples would be nice ).. But here is my version of the picture.. My thoughts are there is too much blank space.. unless it is for a cover or something like that... Sooo, I cropped it just a bit along with some judicial darkening and lightening

[pellepiano]

High Fashion is generally referred to as haute couture, exclusive clothing as opposed to mass manufactured clothes (pret a porter).

Seems to mean different things to photographers though. Ive seen many and long discussions without any final answer.

[grannysdc]

Maybe the OP meant the "GQ" look... (If that is still around?)

If not then long eyelashes and black lipstick would not be out of line... Maybe Peter_S is on track then..

I sort of thought it meant something outrageous like the stuff that would not be worn on the street except by the young and brave, If it looks like the example below then I might have to revamp my submission! Naw, on second thought, I would rather just forget it!

For a man it might look like this?

[PeteM]

Thanks all for the examples. Yes I was thinking like something in "GQ" for lack of a better term.

[grannysdc]

BTW PeterM... I think you are a mighty fine Photographer.. That is a very nice Portrait.. Good Job!!

[Alison]

I messed with a levels adjustment layer, shadow highlight, a bit of skin smoothing and virtual photographer (fall colours)

[Alison]

Or what about a B&W version.