Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Portraits Processed as HDR Images

Although HDR is commonly thought of as a technique best used on architectural and landscape images, it has broader application. By broadening the visible dynamic range of an image, you can give it new life...or an extra life...or just a different life.

Click on each image to see it full size.

This is the original image of Gina:


The original file was reproduced twice, once 1.5 stops under-exposed, the other 1.5 stops over-exposed. All three files were processed as HDR through Photomatix Pro®. The Grunge Pre-Set was used and modified slightly. Sometimes, skin tones become too dirty and grungy and, quite frankly, unappealing.


This was true in this case, so I exported the image back to Adobe Photoshop® and layered just Gina's face from the original image.


See the rest of Gina's senior portraits here:
  • Senior Portrait Gallery


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    3 comments:

    Breanna said...

    Steve~ This looks really nice...the only concern I have is that when this is printed the areas between her forehead and hairline will be noticeable. I have yet to master much in PS but this mistake I did make, and since you can see now you will be able to see it in print. I hope you don't mind me pointing this out.

    Steve Silverman said...

    Hi Breanna...

    Thanks for the comment. I'm not sure I see anything between her forehead and hairline. I used a pretty broad brush in layering in her face; it was not outlined. Can you be more specific?

    Breanna said...

    I sent you an email.