some input is needed please

[mirosh]

I am not usualy known by my portraits that are somewhat formal, I am always pushing the limist with photos in some creative way. But I did a favor for my girlfriends brother for his senior photos and I just did a quick shoot. Some c&c is needed. Also can someone tell me how you get some of those colors that I see in some of your photos. The color is so rich and vibrant. Mine is lacking that kind of color. -Andrew

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/subieman1/steven2.jpg

[S.Horton]

What software do you use for post-processing?

[Radtech1]

You need to turn on Image Editing OK if anyone is going offer help by reposing your shot.

Rad

[mirosh]

i use photo shop cs and how do i turn image editing ok on?

[Radtech1]

i use photo shop cs and how do i turn image editing ok on?


User CP (upper left of any page) > Edit Profile > Additional Information > Image edit and repost permission > Yes

[mirosh]

alright its now on, so please feel free to let me know if you can get anymore color out of it.

[Radtech1]

Here is my edit. The three areas I concentrated on were:

Lightening shadows on his face

Desaturating and darkening the background.

Increasing saturation on his face.

Additionally, I brightened the eyes and teeth.

http://dc27.4shared.com/download/24565667/c3707bad/steven2a.jpg

Also, your post is larger than the legal limit for the forum (800 pixels, max) so I the above is a link rather than a post. Download it and put it as a layer over your edition. Click it on and off and look at the changes.

Rad

[birdsnapper]

Bright looking kid and good pose. There's a slight, but noticeable, green colour-cast; try colour balance to remove it. You'll find the reds richer. Also, try lightening over his eyes. Cropping out the bottom also helps for me.