My little Devil

[jj fad]

Just thought of sharing my Little Devil Denise taken from my studio using XSI.


http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk142/list_craigs/Baby%20Denise/showPhoto.jpg

[FocalPrincess]

Very sweet. May I suggest dodging the background or something to make it a bit more white, and possibly adding a smidge more contrast to the whole photo?

[jj fad]

thats my problem cuz i dont know how to edit pictures using photoshop... i'm still learning.

thank you

[FocalPrincess]

thats my problem cuz i dont know how to edit pictures using photoshop... i'm still learning.

thank you

That's ok, I think most of us are still learning! With your photo open, first duplicate the background layer (because that way if you don't like the edit, you can delete it without screwing up the original picture) by right-clicking the background, it'll give you the option to duplicate layer.

Then, in your tools...you'll either see one that looks like a round-head pushpin or a hand...if you hover over it'll tell you that its either the dodge or burn tool. Make sure you're in your new layer, choose the dodge tool, then up at the top, look for "Range" under the menu...choose highlights. Make sure your brush is big, I often set mine as high as 300-400, and then use the brush and go over the background. It'll start to turn white.

Then I make another duplicate layer, and choose Image > Adjustments > Auto Contrast. Sometimes I like what it gives me, sometimes I undo it and give it my own contrast boost.

If you would like, I'll post a quick edit for you as well, just let me know...so that you know what it looks like before you spend the time editing it.

Photoshop is wonderful, and this forum is a wonderful forum for learning new things with it. I can't begin to tell you how much I've learned here.

[Leo2008]

Nice picture and a Very cute baby!

I got the same costume for my Kid when he was a Baby!

[Okami]

lol what a cute costume

[jj fad]

That's ok, I think most of us are still learning! With your photo open, first duplicate the background layer (because that way if you don't like the edit, you can delete it without screwing up the original picture) by right-clicking the background, it'll give you the option to duplicate layer.

Then, in your tools...you'll either see one that looks like a round-head pushpin or a hand...if you hover over it'll tell you that its either the dodge or burn tool. Make sure you're in your new layer, choose the dodge tool, then up at the top, look for "Range" under the menu...choose highlights. Make sure your brush is big, I often set mine as high as 300-400, and then use the brush and go over the background. It'll start to turn white.

Then I make another duplicate layer, and choose Image > Adjustments > Auto Contrast. Sometimes I like what it gives me, sometimes I undo it and give it my own contrast boost.

If you would like, I'll post a quick edit for you as well, just let me know...so that you know what it looks like before you spend the time editing it.

Photoshop is wonderful, and this forum is a wonderful forum for learning new things with it. I can't begin to tell you how much I've learned here.

I tried it but it doesnt look that good... please post your version if you dont mind.

Thank you