I know you guys love my colors and contrast so here is a sampling of how my images transform.

I'd like to thank my buddy Antoin who posed for me before a model shoot so I can nail the old school lighting I was looking for with a twist of course.

BTW, what do you guys think of this simple old fashioned lighting setup? I think it's totally June Cleaver...

Here is the unprocessed image straight from the cam w/o the white balance even set because I was set to manual for something else and forgot to set it at 5500K.


Here is the same image with my color and contrast boost action plus fixes:


Here is the second image with my film action added... btw I love the look:


Here is a couple more samples with the color and contrast boost action applied:

[little laker]

I love his expression there Chris. Although he isn't your most attractive model ever

I'm often amazed what a little trweak here and there can do to a photo.

[Peter Zack]

Of the top 3 images, I like the second the best. You can see the WB issue in the first and that makes sense from your note. The second looks much better. IMHO The third has a good look but the processing also blew out parts of the skin on the cheeks and back of the neck. So although the "film look" works I don't think it helped the exposure.

[roentarre]

Aggreed with Peter here. 2nd shot pops with better clarity to details.

He had a haircut! And less acne too. Hehe

You have been really busy, Chris

[Gadget_Guy]

#2 FTW

The other seems too "blown out"

Although I know you like that style....

I prefer your other Asian Model... (hehehe)

On the other "non-cup" shots.... I think it is the shine on the skin that is throwing the shot off.

Next time see if you can use some makeup (pancake I think it is called) to get rid of the shine and then the PP will be awesome I think.

D.

[codiac2600]

I love his expression there Chris. Although he isn't your most attractive model ever

I'm often amazed what a little trweak here and there can do to a photo.

Thanks Stu and like I always say, tweak it till it squeaks!

Of the top 3 images, I like the second the best. You can see the WB issue in the first and that makes sense from your note. The second looks much better. IMHO The third has a good look but the processing also blew out parts of the skin on the cheeks and back of the neck. So although the "film look" works I don't think it helped the exposure.

Thanks Peter. Yeah, his skin is funny and the style I was going for tends to push the highlights beyond what it should. If you've ever seen those old food items with pictures of the person on it and the faces were typically blown or on the old magazine ads. I feel in love with the loose abuse of highlights. I do agree in this case it's a bit much, but his skin is more of the factor I think.

Aggreed with Peter here. 2nd shot pops with better clarity to details.

He had a haircut! And less acne too. Hehe

You have been really busy, Chris

Thanks James and I have been busy. I'll be even busier as long as the weather holds up from now until Monday morning. Two more shoots to go till next Thursday then three more! YAY!

#2 FTW

The other seems too "blown out"

Although I know you like that style....

I prefer your other Asian Model... (hehehe)

On the other "non-cup" shots.... I think it is the shine on the skin that is throwing the shot off.

Next time see if you can use some makeup (pancake I think it is called) to get rid of the shine and then the PP will be awesome I think.

D.

The others don't have anything besides the cup blown out.... hmmmmm... What I've noticed even in older pics is his complexion is funny. Almost white in areas and it's tough to get a great exposure on him. His skin doesn't do so well with the contrast boost I think and powder wouldn't help. His skin is physically tanner at the edges and close to his hair line.

I need to get a model with better skin in there to run a better test on the lighting and see...

[Gadget_Guy]

Sorry... my apologies.... "blown out" was the wrong terminology... (still learning)

I was refering to the shine on his skin. You are right it is not blown out it is just seems reflective (I don't know how to put it into words)

Its still a great shot. I just like the PP in 2 rather than 3 personally.

Like they say... opinions are like.... well you know... What maters the most is what you think of them.

I am just happy if something is in focus.

D.

[Tom M]

first image is best.. don't like the 'actions' at all.. to each their own though.