A little retouching goes a long way…
So as I am still trying to master Lightroom 2, I discovered the power of the adjustment brush. In there was a preset for skin softening. Normally, I would have to go into Photoshop to do any skin smoothing but this time I decided to give it a try.
I went to a bridal shoot last night and took some paparazzi style photos (subjects not necessarily directed by me) and left unsatisfied. Maybe because the couple has been together for over 12 years and didn’t have that newlywed spark. I forgot to mention, it was a staged bridal shoot, the couple
Nick & Paola's Wedding – 09.07.08
Paola was a train buddy of Erika and was very thoughtful in inviting us to their special day. It was at the Clarke Estate in Santa Fe Springs. It’s a beautiful location with its huge lawn and courtyard area. The ceremony was outside on the front lawn while the reception was in the back courtyard. For a photographer, the lighting was harsh at around 3:00pm with direct sunlight to our backs during the ceremony. And it was HOT! I’m sure the official photographers captured the shots as the altar area was shaded and
