Digiography wrote:
I like them... especially for someone so new... is that gentle enough....

Just one thing, have they been post processed?... the model's skin appears to be too smooth, slightly over processed.

Thanks..

Yes, they have been heavily post processed..   I wasn't trying to hide it, kind of the look I was going for..  The fact that you asked either means you're being nice or I didn't do a totally bad job..

On the first shot, I specifically gave her a tan, removed all facial spots, applied a lo pass blurring filter, and then a hi pass filter (replaces some skin texture)..  I also slightly saturated and curved (photoshop curves) the nonskin areas (except eyes and lips)..  I used curves on the lips (make them more red), and sharpened and lightened the eyes.  I also sharpened the entire photo as well.

Vulpes Photography wrote:
Thanks..

Yes, they have been heavily post processed..   I wasn't trying to hide it, kind of the look I was going for..  The fact that you asked either means you're being nice or I didn't do a totally bad job..

On the first shot, I specifically gave her a tan, removed all facial spots, applied a lo pass blurring filter, and then a hi pass filter (replaces some skin texture)..  I also slightly saturated and curved (photoshop curves) the nonskin areas (except eyes and lips)..  I used curves on the lips (make them more red), and sharpened and lightened the eyes.  I also sharpened the entire photo as well.

Too, too, too much post -you have changed a pretty model in a nice location to a half-melted barbie doll.

Ease up on the post - let the femininity of the model shine through.

Be careful of horizontals (e.g., horizon) or verticals (e.g., posts) running through a model's head - it adds a major distraction.

Good luck,

JT