How do I get something like this?

Link to the picture: http://www.photoshopsu​pport.com …ib-blog/topaz-wedding.jpg

To me, the picture above seems perfect: great saturation, perfect exposure, etc. What filters in Photoshop can I use to darken pictures like this one and at the same time conserve the saturation and vibrance?

Better go pick up a copy of Photoshop...then spend a couple years learning to use it.

chauncey wrote in post #11060040
Better go pick up a copy of Photoshop...then spend a couple years learning to use it.

Lol. I second that notion.

chauncey wrote in post #11060040
Better go pick up a copy of Photoshop...then spend a couple years learning to use it.

Eiro wrote in post #11060049
Lol. I second that notion.

Hmmm...thank you for your opinions! I already have Photoshop and I know how to do most of the things but just wondering how people achieve darker photos and still keep the colors intact.

nepali wrote in post #11060121
Hmmm...thank you for your opinions! I already have Photoshop and I know how to do most of the things but just wondering how people achieve darker photos and still keep the colors intact.

Layers and levels and dodge/burn and curves and.. well you get the point haha. Look around for tutorials on speicifc things and apply them together in your workflow. You tube helped me when I didn't know how to soften skin or bring out eyes, etc..

One, you will need a good picture with proper lighting to start. This picture also has great composition and likely a fan for the viel. Two use Topaz adjust, since this is an ad for their software. I personally use the software and it really can have some neat effects on shots. Then again, it can also be grossly mis-used.

Here is a link to the full article and discount:
http://www.photoshopsu​pport.com …discount-coupon-code.html

My humble apologies for ass-u-ming that you lacked skills in that area.
That looks like a pro job using a model and multiple lights, the lighting folks at http://strobist.blogsp​ot.com/ should be able to give you some direction.

chauncey wrote in post #11060826
That looks like a pro job using a model and multiple lights, the lighting folks at http://strobist.blogsp​ot.com/ should be able to give you some direction.

You are absolutely right, the shot looks very well set up. Strobist is a great resource for lighting to ensure the pictures is done right in camera before tweaking in photoshop and applying pretty heavy filters like Topaz.

Most likely, the veil is being held up by an assistant or friend of the bride. You can't see the end of the veil and this is a very common practice. This shot comes from someone who knows how to properly use light. I'm sure there is some PP done to the image, though.

asysin2leads wrote in post #11061202
Most likely, the veil is being held up by an assistant or friend of the bride. You can't see the end of the veil and this is a very common practice. This shot comes from someone who knows how to properly use light. I'm sure there is some PP done to the image, though.

There was, Topaz. Again this picture is from Topaz to sell their filters.