You might be interested to know that I (sadly) spend a lot more time in front of the computer than I do behind a camera. The post-processing takes hours and hours. That's part of what you're paying for in a session, the time I put in to make the photos just right. Let me show you the
difference:
Before:
Super cute, right? He's a natural. :) But look at what can happen with a little time and know-how.
After:
It makes a big difference, and although I try not to over-process my images and make them look fake, editing is part of what makes a photograph look good. Of course, if you don't start with a well-composed and exposed image, all the editing in the world won't make the difference. :)
One thing that saves me a little time is Photoshop actions. Actions
are a great way to record the steps I use most in Photoshop, so you can
apply them to a photo with one simple click.
For all my photographer friends out there, today, I'm
providing a FREE action for you. I call it "High Noon." It works best
with outdoor photos that just need a little...boost.
The action can be downloaded here.
If you aren't sure how to install Photoshop actions, there's a good tutorial here at The CoffeeShop blog.
Feel free to comment with any questions, I will try to respond as quickly as possible. You can also email me at secondstarphotography@gmail.com.
Or email me to schedule a session.
1 comments:
love this action, perfectly simple and not over processed!
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