D&K Engagement photos

[bigbaby987]

Here are a couple of photos from the other day. The shoot was great. Couple was really great. 4 outfit changes. 8 hours, but well worth it. I'm only posting just a couple from one portion of the day. I want to respect the couple.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2639708834_284859c465_b.jpg

more in the way

[SuzyView]

It's a good picture. Are you planning to keep this one up for a while so we can help you? Because I'd like to see more contrast and saturation here. With the colors or lack of except the yellow, you'll need to bring out whatever colors you have and make them shine.

[SuzyView]

Here's some USM, contrast and saturation work.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/bigbaby987image7-5.jpg

[howzitboy]

theres a halo around the groom. id try fix that up so not as noticeable. And yeah, contrast and saturation is badly needed to liven it up.
i also dont like the grooms hand grabbing her hair like that. i try to get them to hold it behind her so u dont see it.

[bigbaby987]

Thanks Suzy. I actually did the same thing and then took it back.. I'll post another from the set in a few. The hair pulling doesn't bother me at all, but thanks for the reference. Mainly because it was an extremely rough boat ride, and I'm not too big on super duper mom shots. This feels much more fashion forward than mom shot. Ya know? Thanks again for all of your input and help.

Ben

[SuzyView]

Ben, please leave the first shot on the first thread so people can see what you posted. Otherwise, all the following threads make no sense. It's not even loading on my server now.

[bigbaby987]

no sweat.... not really sure why but sure.. let me check

[bigbaby987]

Here's another couple of pics

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2640879244_68717a027f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/2640882408_daab5b12d6_b.jpg

[bigbaby987]

I had the privacy set to only me to see it.. i changed it but i don't want all of flickr seeing this.. just other professionals to get their opinions..

Thanks Suzy..

[SuzyView]

Actually, contrast is okay, but now her bra strap is showing. Need to PS it out.

[bigbaby987]

i'm actually not that well versed in photoshop.. any advise on how? i have photoshop, but just not that good at it..

[SuzyView]

If you clone, you can extend her skin over the strap. Get the Scott Kelby book on PS. You will not regret that purchase. I've learned more about using curves and layers and tools in PS from that book than anything else.

[bigbaby987]

I actually have the photoshop for photographers book.. Skimmed it more than read it. I have to go back through it. Thanks again Suzy. You're great!