Magazine/Model type photos

Anh Nguyen · 17th of July 2007 (Tue)

I was wondering... Photos that have that pop and glow to them like in magazine photos or modeling photos. Are they shot like that or is there some post processing that gets it that way? Is its post processing, can someone give me their typical workflow to get a dull photo to be so awesome? Thanks. Before and afters will be greatly appreciated.

wabbitt1970 · 17th of July 2007 (Tue)

You might want to check out retouchpro.com. Their retouching forum specialises in this type of shot (although some examples aren't to my taste).

Damo77 · 17th of July 2007 (Tue)

No doubt there's plenty of makeup applied, and perfect lighting, and the very best cameras, etc. But yes, there's plenty done in Photoshop. (check out my folio)

I wish I could say there's a straightforward way to learn, but I don't think there is. You need to know plenty about Levels or Curves, and lots about masking, to begin with. Then it's just lots and LOTS of practice.

I agree with Wabbit - there's some good stuff on retouchpro.com. And some of the gurus on this site have been kind enough to share their skin secrets as well.

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Anh Nguyen Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 184	Magazine/Model type photos I was wondering... Photos that have that pop and glow to them like in magazine photos or modeling photos. Are they shot like that or is there some post processing that gets it that way? Is its post processing, can someone give me their typical workflow to get a dull photo to be so awesome? Thanks. Before and afters will be greatly appreciated. __________________ Anh Nguyen 70-200 2.8, 580EX II, 50 1.8, 17-50 2.8

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wabbitt1970 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 60 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Magazine/Model type photos You might want to check out retouchpro.com. Their retouching forum specialises in this type of shot (although some examples aren't to my taste).

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Damo77 Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 4,056 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Magazine/Model type photos No doubt there's plenty of makeup applied, and perfect lighting, and the very best cameras, etc. But yes, there's plenty done in Photoshop. (check out my folio) I wish I could say there's a straightforward way to learn, but I don't think there is. You need to know plenty about Levels or Curves, and lots about masking, to begin with. Then it's just lots and LOTS of practice. I agree with Wabbit - there's some good stuff on retouchpro.com. And some of the gurus on this site have been kind enough to share their skin secrets as well. __________________ Damien Trying to build a Brisbane retouching, restoration and canvas printing business in the face of a global financial crisis Check out my Photoshop portfolio, tutorials and articles, and my blog: The Info Palette

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