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Here is a recent headshot that I did. I used a Pentax K-3 with a nifty 50 lens. The lighting set up was a 2x2 softbox powered by a Neewer TT660 speedlight positioned about 25 degrees off center to the model's left, a small silver reflector in front of the model, a hairlight created by another Neewer TT660 with a grid over the flash head. Background is a window overlooking the business district. All CC is appreciated.

**automorphism** · 10-25-2018, 11:01 AM - **1 Like**

Pretty decent portrait! My only suggestion is that the face could be a little brighter, about 0.14ev.

If you use darktable, you can also achieve the same boost by using the colour zones module for better rendition of skin tones. lift Factor 0.028, Gamma -0.088, and gain factor 0.119 achieves something similar.

R. Wethereyet · 10-25-2018, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by automorphism

Pretty decent portrait! My only suggestion is that the face could be a little brighter, about 0.14ev.

If you use darktable, you can also achieve the same boost by using the colour zones module for better rendition of skin tones. lift Factor 0.028, Gamma -0.088, and gain factor 0.119 achieves something similar.

Thanks - good suggestion, I will give it a try in Lightroom.
Dave

lesmore49 · 10-25-2018, 03:57 PM - **1 Like**

Nicely done. Well lit.

**Tonytee** · 10-25-2018, 08:41 PM - **1 Like**

Very well done. I like this portrait very much. Thanks for posting.

TT

**Schraubstock** · 10-27-2018, 12:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by automorphism

Pretty decent portrait! My only suggestion is that the face could be a little brighter, about 0.14ev.

I agree with that.
With a few correction this coluld be great. Too red, too dark. The white of the eyeball (sclera) should be white, unless after a night of heavy alcohol consumption

and the catchlight is too weak. Correct this and you have a pic fit for an annual report.

R. Wethereyet · 10-29-2018, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

I agree with that.
With a few correction this coluld be great. Too red, too dark. The white of the eyeball (sclera) should be white, unless after a night of heavy alcohol consumption

and the catchlight is too weak. Correct this and you have a pic fit for an annual report.

Thanks for the suggestions & comments everyone, I will tweak this shot a bit and repost when I get a chance.

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10-25-2018, 11:01 AM - 1 Like	#2
automorphism Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 763	Pretty decent portrait! My only suggestion is that the face could be a little brighter, about 0.14ev. If you use darktable, you can also achieve the same boost by using the colour zones module for better rendition of skin tones. lift Factor 0.028, Gamma -0.088, and gain factor 0.119 achieves something similar.

10-25-2018, 02:12 PM	#3
R. Wethereyet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 121 Original Poster	Originally posted by automorphism Pretty decent portrait! My only suggestion is that the face could be a little brighter, about 0.14ev. If you use darktable, you can also achieve the same boost by using the colour zones module for better rendition of skin tones. lift Factor 0.028, Gamma -0.088, and gain factor 0.119 achieves something similar. Thanks - good suggestion, I will give it a try in Lightroom. Dave

10-25-2018, 03:57 PM - 1 Like	#4
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 8,172	Nicely done. Well lit.

10-25-2018, 08:41 PM - 1 Like	#5
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,583	Very well done. I like this portrait very much. Thanks for posting. TT

10-27-2018, 12:23 AM - 1 Like	#6
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by automorphism Pretty decent portrait! My only suggestion is that the face could be a little brighter, about 0.14ev. I agree with that. With a few correction this coluld be great. Too red, too dark. The white of the eyeball (sclera) should be white, unless after a night of heavy alcohol consumption and the catchlight is too weak. Correct this and you have a pic fit for an annual report.

10-29-2018, 12:22 PM	#7
R. Wethereyet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 121 Original Poster	Originally posted by Schraubstock I agree with that. With a few correction this coluld be great. Too red, too dark. The white of the eyeball (sclera) should be white, unless after a night of heavy alcohol consumption and the catchlight is too weak. Correct this and you have a pic fit for an annual report. Thanks for the suggestions & comments everyone, I will tweak this shot a bit and repost when I get a chance.

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