Koray wrote:
his ways of post processing can be figured out by one or more of us.

I linger in the forums to find out some of these shooting/retouching techniques.

But this is one that I haven't seen done or explained right. I don't mind paying to learn new techniques, but photographers rarely advertise or offer personal tutorials. And those that do, stink.

Koray wrote:
You are damaging his business teasing me focus on how he does what he does other than getting the model in the mood.

Just so you know.

[To Koray's quote above...] Huh?

This thread was recently brought to my attention...as I read through it, I am admittedly honoured by the amount of people that were so quick to mention my techniques, but I am also a bit apologetic for indirectly (and unknowingly) causing such a stir, here. I respect the purpose of this forum. I am not here to use this as a vehicle to advertise my services. Point-of-fact, I rarely use MM as a platform to advertise ANY of the services I offer, as most people on this site are unwilling/unable to pay for...well...anything.

I recognise that MM is what it is.

I maintain my profile here on MM for the sole purpose of increasing my internet presence. Nothing more. The same is true with about a dozen other "community" sites I am on, as well. I am only socially active on my DeviantArt profile, for reasons I see no need to outline here.

And only since there is much being said about me & my techniques on this thread, whilst not one person has directly asked ME a single thing here, I will respond by saying this: yes, there are likely several ways to accomplish the general look of my post production, but that is only part of the equation leading to the end result I achieve. There is the human element that is unique between myself and the people I photograph that never seems to be taken into account (although Koray touched on this a bit), but it is actually the most driving factor in the 'look' of my work.

I'm leaving now...but anyone here is more than welcome to contact me directly.

I am not known to bite

Jaime Ibarra wrote:
There is the human element that is unique between myself and the people I photograph that never seems to be taken into account (although Koray touched on this a bit), but it is actually the most driving factor in the 'look' of my work.

This is a fact. If you want the technical tricks, just open a well-exposed shot into PS, drop the highlights a bit, desaturate the shadows, reduce midtone contrast, then start playing with color blending (want a really nice effect? pick a shade of blue and apply the "difference" blend mode at around 25 opacity/30 fill). Apply some custom gradients to enhance color contrast between the model and the background. Increase local contrast while maintaining low global sharpness, experiment with luminosity masks for better tonal blending. Use your best skin smoothing techniques for that seamless, creamy texture. Experiment with the Orton Effect with a merged layer for the rich, dreamy tones. Find some nice textures to overlay onto it. You don't need lights to copy a lot of his work; he shoots with available light. And the painted look? Get friendly with the Shadows & Highlights adjustment (hint: pay attention to the midtone contrast slider).

But it still won't look like his work, because your models aren't as pretty and probably don't like you half as much as his like him.

MEK Photography wrote:
Jaime:  All I have to say is that every time you post a new shot from when you work with Jessa, my jaw drops.  ...and there may be a little drool involved...

Thank you very much.

Jessa is special.

Period.

SpiritSentient wrote:
http://veerle.duoh.com/blog/comments/photoshop_vintage_effect/

Thanks. This one works pretty good. It's great with landscapes too.

http://veerle.duoh.com/blog/comments/ph … ge_effect/

Lea Halliwell wrote:

So he does it over the phone?

I do this a lot with people asking me about techniques or processes.

I'm not going to type up my answer when a 5-10 minute phone can communicate much much more.

Duncan Hall wrote:

This is a fact. If you want the technical tricks, just open a well-exposed shot into PS, drop the highlights a bit, desaturate the shadows, reduce midtone contrast, then start playing with color blending (want a really nice effect? pick a shade of blue and apply the "difference" blend mode at around 25 opacity/30 fill). Apply some custom gradients to enhance color contrast between the model and the background. Increase local contrast while maintaining low global sharpness, experiment with luminosity masks for better tonal blending. Use your best skin smoothing techniques for that seamless, creamy texture. Experiment with the Orton Effect with a merged layer for the rich, dreamy tones. Find some nice textures to overlay onto it. You don't need lights to copy a lot of his work; he shoots with available light. And the painted look? Get friendly with the Shadows & Highlights adjustment (hint: pay attention to the midtone contrast slider).

But it still won't look like his work, because your models aren't as pretty and probably don't like you half as much as his like him.

Good post.

Lea Halliwell wrote:
So he does it over the phone?

He set's up appointments over the phone.

Peter N Photography wrote:
Jaime should give you a discount

Sure.

Mickle Design Werks wrote:
I do this a lot with people asking me about techniques or processes.

I'm not going to type up my answer when a 5-10 minute phone can communicate much much more.

Oh, ok.  Makes sense.  I was just wondering 'cause that's what it looked like they were hinting at, but I wasn't sure.

MinisterC  wrote:

He set's up appointments over the phone.

Oh?  Now I'm confused.  lol  Guess I will just have to call & find out.

MinisterC  wrote:

Done. ; P

that's awesome. post results

Peter N Photography wrote:
that's awesome. post results

I'm visiting on Friday. So I should post some work by weekends end.

___________

Edit: Friday evening.

Wow. While many things mentioned in this thread are helpful at creating a certain "glazed" look. Nothing is even similar to how Mr Ibarra achieves his results.

I've only been messing around. There is going to be a bit of a learning curve to get this right... as well as mix my own style back in. Nevertheless, my first shot;

Peter N Photography wrote:
Perhaps a little more light on the face?

Well, I didn't offer it for critique. That said, the light is how I wanted it.

Jaime Ibarra wrote:
I am not known to bite

Yeah, but you do indeed talk funny.

MinisterC  wrote:
A light dose of some "Ibarra" vintage techniques makes a big difference.

he gave you the background?...cool then

I may turn this thread into more advertisement for him acting like I'm against the look and its very easy to duplicate

sshhh...

Koray wrote:
he gave you the background?

Lol, no.

G3l wrote:
I love that shot, but loved it even more when I saw the original. I've been looking everywhere for a decent source of backgrounds and resigned myself to making and shooting my own for pp.

I mostly shoot my own and assemble them in post.
The floor, floor board and wall were all done in post.
The gritty, sometimes glazed look is also just post work.

Brian Legge wrote:
The colors in the clothes and backgrounds go together nicely.

There is much more the style than just the post work.

With post work, there are soooo many ways to arrive at a similar result.

Dave Bulger wrote:

Yeah, but you do indeed talk funny.

'Tis better to talk funny than to look funny, Mr. B

Look forward to seeing you when I get back to TX

Jaime Ibarra wrote:
'Tis better to talk funny than to look funny, Mr. B

Look forward to seeing you when I get back to TX

Tosser! (yeah, I know, you taught me that word).

Remember that I got out of Austin - you can photographically have the place for the most part.  Dallas now...

Edit: Austin has some *tremendous* talent in all phases of the business, and if it's *allowed* to grow, could become quite the creative mecca.

Peter N Photography wrote:
one more...

Gorgeous. I still like the first one better. But the model looks "prettier" here.

Looks like you're adapting some of the techniques to you're own style already.

Jaime Ibarra wrote:

Thank you very much.

Jessa is special.

Period.