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MarvinReyes Photography
Posts: 4
Dallas, Texas, US
Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone here can tell me how to get the Kesler Tran look in Photoshop? Thanks!
Photographer
Carlos Occidental
Posts: 10583
Los Angeles, California, US
Did you try contacting him to ask? He seems friendly enough.
Or, is he protecting his secrets?
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Mearle
Posts: 916
Olympia, Washington, US
He offered a $350. all day workshop on that subject in April. ...and you want a quick one paragraph answer right here?
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Dan K Photography
Posts: 5581
STATEN ISLAND, New York, US
Mearle wrote:
He offered a $350. all day workshop on that subject in April. ...and you want a quick one paragraph answer right here? What is wrong with that? This forum is like 80% how do I achieve this type stuff. With people dissecting/reverse engineering the work in question.
Not sure if a one paragraph answer is what the op expected. In several cases this type of thing lasted for pages of posts.
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Grafanovitchi
Posts: 573
San Marcos, California, US
The KT look?
*Shoot in natural light.
*Use only agency models that can emote.
*Have them flip their hair and make faces like they are either having an orgasm or menstrual cramps.
*Convert to B&W.
*Add some local contrast (clarity slider in Lightroom).
*Lower gamma in levels.
*Tweak to taste.
Photographer
FotoMark
Posts: 2978
Oxnard, California, US
What about his style do you like? I think the way you are shooting and lighting right now works great. The colors are really rich.
Photographer
Chuckarelei
Posts: 11271
Seattle, Washington, US
Why would anyone want to look like Kessler?
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Fred Greissing
Posts: 6427
Los Angeles, California, US
GRAF wrote:
*Have them flip their hair and make faces like they are either having an orgasm or menstrual cramps. That's funny as hell......
....... the "?editorial? spontaneous orgasm look"
Not to be confused with the post sneeze chronic hemorrhoid look
Just kidding around... 
We need a friendly roast section on the forum!
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The Art of Churchwell
Posts: 3171
QUEENS VILLAGE, New York, US
Mearle wrote:
He offered a $350. all day workshop on that subject in April. ...and you want a quick one paragraph answer right here? He must talk slow. Black and white and clairty slider.
Photographer
Luis Aragon
Posts: 811
Washington, District of Columbia, US
LOL only on MM... GRAF wrote:
The KT look?
*Shoot in natural light.
*Use only agency models that can emote.
*Have them flip their hair and make faces like they are either having an orgasm or menstrual cramps.
*Convert to B&W.
*Add some local contrast (clarity slider in Lightroom).
*Lower gamma in levels.
*Tweak to taste.
Photographer
Jaysen R Lee
Posts: 547
Anaheim, California, US
I think his diet consists mostly of fried chicken. Oh, and I think I saw him use Herbal Essence hair gel. Best of luck! 
Model
V A L F
Posts: 2374
Máncora, Piura, Peru
kesler tran rocks
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Rich Arnold Photography
Posts: 945
Los Angeles, California, US
Here's a little hint: LR, curves, B/W presets and......Photoshop Channel Masking. For real. Now go and be the best "you" you can be, not the best Kesler. He's already the best Kesler.
Retoucher
GD - Beauty Retoucher
Posts: 320
Los Angeles, California, US
GRAF wrote:
The KT look?
*Shoot in natural light.
*Use only agency models that can emote.
*Have them flip their hair and make faces like they are either having an orgasm or menstrual cramps.
*Convert to B&W.
*Add some local contrast (clarity slider in Lightroom).
*Lower gamma in levels.
*Tweak to taste. can i see examples of the menstrual cramps look?
how different is it from the orgasm look?
Photographer
Brian T Rickey
Posts: 4008
Saint Louis, Missouri, US
Jaysen R Lee wrote:
I think his diet consists mostly of fried chicken. Oh, and I think I saw him use Herbal Essence hair gel. Best of luck! I believe he does work shops.
Oh, and I do think that Aussie Gel could get one close to his look. 
Photographer
Grafanovitchi
Posts: 573
San Marcos, California, US
GD - Beauty Retoucher wrote:
can i see examples of the menstrual cramps look?
how different is it from the orgasm look? Well that really depends on the llama, doesn't it? 
Photographer
Grafanovitchi
Posts: 573
San Marcos, California, US
Rich Arnold Photography wrote:
Here's a little hint: LR, curves, B/W presets and......Photoshop Channel Masking. For real.
Now go and be the best "you" you can be, not the best Kesler. He's already the best Kesler. Listen to Richard. He took a Kessler Tran Workshop, so he has the 'inside scoop'.
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DRImages
Posts: 1651
San Diego, California, US
Nothing wrong with imitation, but it is better to have your own style. Maybe take part of his style and tweak it to fit your vision.
BTW,,,,you have GREAT shots! \m/
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Connor Photography
Posts: 8539
Newark, Delaware, US
GRAF wrote:
The KT look?
*Shoot in natural light.
*Use only agency models that can emote.
*Have them flip their hair and make faces like they are either having an orgasm or menstrual cramps.
*Convert to B&W.
*Add some local contrast (clarity slider in Lightroom).
*Lower gamma in levels.
*Tweak to taste. Where is gamma in LR?
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dd photography
Posts: 944
San Diego, California, US
V F wrote:
kesler tran rocks +1
Photographer
Erlinda
Posts: 7286
London, England, United Kingdom
GRAF wrote:
The KT look?
*Shoot in natural light.
*Use only agency models that can emote.
*Have them flip their hair and make faces like they are either having an orgasm or menstrual cramps.
*Convert to B&W.
*Add some local contrast (clarity slider in Lightroom).
*Lower gamma in levels.
*Tweak to taste. LMFAO 
Retoucher
GD - Beauty Retoucher
Posts: 320
Los Angeles, California, US
GRAF wrote:
Well that really depends on the model, doesn't it? yup, if she took midol before the shoot you can never get the "look".
Photographer
Grafanovitchi
Posts: 573
San Marcos, California, US
GD - Beauty Retoucher wrote:
yup, if she took midol before the shoot you can never get the "look". ROTFLMBO!
Photographer
Grafanovitchi
Posts: 573
San Marcos, California, US
Connor Photography wrote:
Where is gamma in LR? I was referring to the Levels adjustment in PS.
Lightroom has a Clarity adjustment, but not a levels adjustment dialog box.
Photographer
L o n d o n F o g
Posts: 7497
London, England, United Kingdom
GRAF wrote:
I was referring to the Levels adjustment in PS.
Lightroom has a Clarity adjustment, but not a levels adjustment dialog box. I prefer the look of your work anyday. Anyone can blow out highlights and tinker with an image to give it that washed out look!
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Chuckarelei
Posts: 11271
Seattle, Washington, US
I don't think you guys should make fun of one's work, anyone. This thread is going to be locked soon. Lots of unintended unsolicited critique.
Photographer
ADX
Posts: 467
Dallas, Texas, US
Jaysen R Lee wrote:
I think his diet consists mostly of fried chicken. Oh, and I think I saw him use Herbal Essence hair gel. Best of luck! You can find him at your local Popeyes on 99cent Tuesday. Ask him yourself.
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DRImages
Posts: 1651
San Diego, California, US
Ain't nothing wrong with that. They do have some kick ass spicy chicken
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dvwrght
Posts: 1300
Phoenix, Arizona, US
MarvinReyes Photography wrote:
Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone here can tell me how to get the Kesler Tran look in Photoshop? Thanks! If you want some serious advice, here's what I suggest you do.
Find a photo of yours that you'd like to start with, and put a shot of Kesler's that you like next to it in Photoshop. Do whatever you think would be best, and get it as close as you can. Then post a jpg of the two shots, side by side, in this thread. Or, even better, post a jpg and link to your psd file.
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RJJ Photography
Posts: 2
Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Erlinda wrote:
LMFAO Great all this time I thought my wife was having orgasms and she was just bloody pre-menstrual!
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Santiago Belizon
Posts: 59
London, England, United Kingdom
GRAF wrote:
The KT look?
*Have them flip their hair and make faces like they are either having an orgasm or menstrual cramps. 
Retoucher
Natalia_Taffarel
Posts: 7665
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
I had to look him up
He's got several completely different "looks" or "moods" in his portfolio.
So I don't get the question.
Photographer
Daniel Ecoff
Posts: 426
SHERMAN OAKS, California, US
Natalia_Taffarel wrote:
I had to look him up
He's got several completely different "looks" or "moods" in his portfolio.
So I don't get the question. I did that same Natalia. Doesn't do much for me and not sure why the OP wants to emulate him. Style is so personal and difficult to polish. Even if the OP wants to copy his style, it would still look different, so create your own.
Photographer
MarvinReyes Photography
Posts: 4
Dallas, Texas, US
I am not actually trying to copy him. If I were to copy him, I would have to start from scratch if you know what I mean. I have an upcoming project that I need this for. Thanks for all the suggestions!
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Motordrive Photography
Posts: 7086
Lodi, California, US
I really like his work and chalk up comedic satire and
unsolicited critiques to jealousy
Photographer
Brian T Rickey
Posts: 4008
Saint Louis, Missouri, US
London Fog wrote:
I prefer the look of your work anyday. Anyone can blow out highlights and tinker with an image to give it that washed out look! Really?
Photographer
Oscar S
Posts: 50
Chicago, Illinois, US
Wow, Keslers work is amazing. I'm a fan already. His images have such raw appeal. The quality of the models also are top notch.
Photographer
- H T -
Posts: 1043
New York, New York, US
GRAF wrote:
The KT look?
*Shoot in natural light.
*Use only agency llamas that can emote.
*Have them flip their hair and make faces like they are either having an orgasm or menstrual cramps.
*Convert to B
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