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Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

Responders who say yes, I'll pick a photo from your portfolio that I'd be interested in editing.

Responders who say no, give me a friendly critique so I can improve.

Update: If your interested in me actually editing the image I choose please inbox me with your E-Mail and I'd be happy work on the Hi-Res version of it.  smile

x intracid

May 25 13 04:17 pm Link

Photographer

EdwardKristopher

Posts: 3409

Tempe, Arizona, US

Why not?  Sounds like a Win/Win!  :-)

May 25 13 05:54 pm Link

Photographer

ClashnClairty

Posts: 133

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

gogo!

May 25 13 05:55 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

EdwardKristopher wrote:
Why not?  Sounds like a Win/Win!  :-)

Awesome, thank you!

I would say (personally) I would want to work on these images..
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110926/01/4e8034fea6233_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111018/01/4e9d351d86258_m.jpg

May 25 13 08:12 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

ClashnClairty wrote:
gogo!

I would work on these:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130523/02/519de5db30a74_m.jpg

(I really like what you did with this one though!)
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130513/01/5190aa4e1be82_m.jpg

May 25 13 08:16 pm Link

Photographer

Poulsons Photography

Posts: 4453

Duchesne, Utah, US

i would say yes.  you do good work.

May 25 13 08:18 pm Link

Photographer

ClashnClairty

Posts: 133

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

intraCid wrote:

I would work on these:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130523/02/519de5db30a74_m.jpg

(I really like what you did with this one though!)
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130513/01/5190aa4e1be82_m.jpg

go ahead smile would love to see what you can do with the studio shot!

May 25 13 08:29 pm Link

Photographer

Lost-in-the-night

Posts: 16

Aurora, Missouri, US

Sure I don't mind

May 25 13 08:42 pm Link

Photographer

MCmodeling

Posts: 749

Sonora, California, US

sure why not.

May 25 13 08:42 pm Link

Photographer

matthew david

Posts: 31

Austin, Texas, US

please do

May 25 13 08:47 pm Link

Model

Scarlett de la Calle

Posts: 414

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

I would however because I am a model I don't hold the copyright

May 25 13 08:58 pm Link

Photographer

J O H N A L L A N

Posts: 12221

Los Angeles, California, US

My initial reaction was, I'd say no because your style is too distant from what I do - yours is more fantasy oriented, artificial and painterly. Which isn't necessarily bad.

However, the one image that is closer to some of my style (the blonde headshot), my critique would be unfortunately: What were you thinking with that skin??? I'd take it down as it really hurts your chances as a retoucher.

May 25 13 09:07 pm Link

Photographer

Awesome Headshots

Posts: 2370

San Ramon, California, US

Scarlett de la Calle wrote:
I would however because I am a model I don't hold the copyright

Thank you from all of your Photographers borat

May 25 13 09:10 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

Poulsons Photography wrote:
i would say yes.  you do good work.

Thank you kindly!

If asked, I would want to work on either your profile image, or

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120625/22/4fe944306a204_m.jpg

I think it would make an interesting Dark photo manipulation. smile

May 25 13 10:09 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

Lost-in-the-night wrote:
Sure I don't mind

smile

I would definitely love to edit this one
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130525/20/51a1873508ae9_m.jpg

May 25 13 10:10 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

MCPHOTO wrote:
sure why not.

smile

I think of all your images

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110812/16/4e45b3dbae192_m.jpg

I would try to find something creative with this set.

May 25 13 10:12 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

matthew david wrote:
please do

Oh my!

I would love to try
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130318/21/5147f09c5399a_m.jpg

Or for fun,
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/32746650 +18

Something about that last one really draws my attention.

May 25 13 10:14 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

Scarlett de la Calle wrote:
I would however because I am a model I don't hold the copyright

Thank you! Also, yes good idea not to without permission. Unfortunate though because I absolutely adore your work smile

Love these:
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121215/16/50cd14958c753_m.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130524/22/51a046c33ae6e_m.jpg

May 25 13 10:17 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

J O H N  A L L A N wrote:
My initial reaction was, I'd say no because your style is too distant from what I do - yours is more fantasy oriented, artificial and painterly. Which isn't necessarily bad.

However, the one image that is closer to some of my style (the blonde headshot), my critique would be unfortunately: What were you thinking with that skin??? I'd take it down as it really hurts your chances as a retoucher.

I appreciate your honesty! Thank you.

Yeah, I'm so so on that blonde edit. I was messing around with split frequencies. Might have another go at it then replace.

This image of yours is fabulous by the way
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130425/21/517a04caeff5d_m.jpg

May 25 13 10:19 pm Link

Photographer

Lost-in-the-night

Posts: 16

Aurora, Missouri, US

intraCid wrote:

smile

I would definitely love to edit this one
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130525/20/51a1873508ae9_m.jpg

Go ahead

May 25 13 10:21 pm Link

Model

GingerMuse

Posts: 369

STUDIO CITY, California, US

...probably... :-P

May 25 13 10:41 pm Link

Model

Cole Morrison

Posts: 3958

Portland, Oregon, US

No. Not that you are bad (your more recent stuff is pretty good) but its just not what I am looking for in style (you seem more fantasy driven).

May 25 13 11:07 pm Link

Photographer

LA StarShooter

Posts: 2731

Los Angeles, California, US

https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/32747896 this image shows retouching skill. You took an okay photo and improved the skin without making it look unnatural. Your makeup touch for the eyelids was a really good choice and applied well and, the lashes. Nice work there. Very ace.

Other images struck me as having a juvenile taste, like you're nine years old and patiently waiting for your first fairy wings, because you were told you would get them. So, I'm iffy.

I don't really need any retouching. But the above image did impress me.

May 25 13 11:26 pm Link

Model

Cole Morrison

Posts: 3958

Portland, Oregon, US

LA StarShooter wrote:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/32747896 this image shows retouching skill. You took an okay photo and improved the skin without making it look unnatural. Your makeup touch for the eyelids was a really good choice and applied well and, the lashes. Nice work there. Very ace.

Other images struck me as having a juvenile taste, like you're nine years old and patiently waiting for your first fairy wings, because you were told you would get them. So, I'm iffy.

I don't really need any retouching. But the above image did impress me.

I actually felt the opposite. In my opinion, her fantasy work is her best work, and the photo you linked is the worst. (why would a retoucher want a grainy photo in their portfolio?)

May 25 13 11:29 pm Link

Model

Scarlett de la Calle

Posts: 414

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

I agree with Cole Morisson

May 25 13 11:43 pm Link

Photographer

Revenge Photography

Posts: 1905

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

I think your fantasy work is your best work, I particularly like this one..
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130524/23/51a05cc8a4c4f_m.jpg

So for that style of edit yes.

May 25 13 11:56 pm Link

Model

Di March

Posts: 14

Nicosia, Government controlled area, Cyprus

Please do big_smile

May 27 13 03:12 am Link

Photographer

-fpc-

Posts: 893

Boca Raton, Florida, US

love your work
and agree, love the fantasy material

please tell me....

May 27 13 03:30 am Link

Photographer

Jorge Kreimer

Posts: 3716

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Sure, but very lightly, please.

Just remove a spot or two.

May 27 13 08:25 am Link

Photographer

LA StarShooter

Posts: 2731

Los Angeles, California, US

Cole Morrison wrote:

I actually felt the opposite. In my opinion, her fantasy work is her best work, and the photo you linked is the worst. (why would a retoucher want a grainy photo in their portfolio?)

The market for fantasy photos  for her style is not huge. The market for improving portrait photos is bigger. Much bigger. She significantly improved that photo. That shows real skill. And she might be able to even pick up retouching work for portraits on MM.

May 27 13 08:39 am Link

Model

Beth Chambers

Posts: 465

London, England, United Kingdom

Yes! I like your style

May 27 13 02:56 pm Link

Model

E X P O S E D

Posts: 55

New York, New York, US

Yes. You do beautiful work!

May 27 13 04:25 pm Link

Model

winking_wonder

Posts: 5907

New York, New York, US

Yes, let me know!

May 27 13 04:26 pm Link

Photographer

Click Hamilton

Posts: 36555

San Diego, California, US

You do nice work, but no.

My photos represent me.


If you edit my photos they would represent you.

That doesn't make sense to me.

May 27 13 04:44 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

ClashnClairty wrote:

go ahead smile would love to see what you can do with the studio shot!

Please inbox me with your email so I can work on Hi-res version if you like. Thanks!

May 28 13 07:56 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

Lost-in-the-night wrote:

Go ahead

Please inbox me so i can work on the hi-res version if you want, thanks!

May 28 13 07:56 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

GingerMuse wrote:
...probably... :-P

heh, I accept that.
No offense or anything to nude work but I've never worked with it; I hope you don't mind I rummaged through your credited photos and found this gem.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111004/20/4e8bd11baeacb_m.jpg
I think this could be turned into an awesome vintage pin up type image.  smile

May 28 13 08:00 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

Cole Morrison wrote:
No. Not that you are bad (your more recent stuff is pretty good) but its just not what I am looking for in style (you seem more fantasy driven).

I am basically, I have a passion for more surrealistic images. I know that's not everyone's cup of tea smile I appreciate the input though, thanks!

May 28 13 08:01 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

LA StarShooter wrote:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/32747896 this image shows retouching skill. You took an okay photo and improved the skin without making it look unnatural. Your makeup touch for the eyelids was a really good choice and applied well and, the lashes. Nice work there. Very ace.

Other images struck me as having a juvenile taste, like you're nine years old and patiently waiting for your first fairy wings, because you were told you would get them. So, I'm iffy.

I don't really need any retouching. But the above image did impress me.

I was working on that particular image for a new project and I had just started testing out applying/repairing makeup I thought it looked pretty good for the quality the image had started out with.

The other images are my passion, not everyone likes what it is but it's what I want to learn and grow into. There are some great works that inspire me in the same genre, I know I haven't yet achieved the same level of awesome, but I'd like to think I improve with every image I make. Plus, it doesn't have to be fantasy; I can turn it into any ol' thing.

Thank you for your input I'm glad you think I have good skill with the image you pointed out. smile

May 28 13 08:07 pm Link

Retoucher

L U M I E R E

Posts: 83

New York, New York, US

Revenge Photography wrote:
I think your fantasy work is your best work, I particularly like this one..
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130524/23/51a05cc8a4c4f_m.jpg

So for that style of edit yes.

Awesome, thank you!

I think I would have the most fun with this image for the style your talking about
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111212/04/4ee5ee27ebd86_m.jpg

May 28 13 08:10 pm Link