First Photo Shoot - First Post

[GringaConejita]

Hello all -- noob here! I had my first shoot this weekend for my friend's daughter (3 months). I did this for free as I am just starting out and trying to build my portfolio... I was SO nervous but I think some of the shots came out nice. Some of them were another story though! I love learning and this website has helped me immensely -- thanks to all those that offer their advice and wisdom to those of us just starting out! C&C appreciated :)

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[Lore]

I think they are cute shots, they could do with some PP is all to liven them up abit.

She's a cutie.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/silentlore/Untitled-1-3.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/silentlore/Untitled-2-2.jpg

[GringaConejita]

This looks great! May I ask how you did this? I'm SO new to Photoshop and have tons to learn...

[Lore]

This looks great! May I ask how you did this? I'm SO new to Photoshop and have tons to learn...

I adjusted the levels, curves, channels, brightness/contrast, color balance, I dodged the eyes to brighten them up & sharpened them & did some selective sharpening throughout the photos along with selective burning throughout the photos to bring out the shadows.

[GringaConejita]

I believe part of the reason they were so soft was my upload method... how do these look?...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/heatherryan/3427941710/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/heatherryan/3427941666/