CC and Advice

rocdawg · Apr 20, 2011

I took this photo of my little one for easter. I've done a little PP like lens blur but the big question I have is how to get make her eyes pop. Anyone have any advice on how to make her eyes look brown instead of black orbs.

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burtmann · Apr 20, 2011

I am no expert, but sometimes I'd had luck masking off the eyes (is PS5), then brightening them.

winparkman · Apr 20, 2011

Always tough with children. The image is a little underexposed and the eyes don't look quite sharp. I love her expression and she is a beautiful little thing.

rocdawg said:
I took this photo of my little one for easter. I've done a little PP like lens blur but the big question I have is how to get make her eyes pop. Anyone have any advice on how to make her eyes look brown instead of black orbs.

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Equipment:
D90, 50mm 1.8 Nikon, 18-55mm VR, 55-200mm VR, 18-105mm VR (Kit)

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OK, not so purely a hobby.

IainD · Apr 20, 2011

I know the eyes are all-important in portraits, but this one really works for me. There are so many features that draw the eye of the viewer that I don't think it is a problem. She is gorgeous and I think the picture works.
Just my two cents' worth!
IainD

larsbc · Apr 20, 2011

rocdawg said:
I took this photo of my little one for easter. I've done a little PP like lens blur but the big question I have is how to get make her eyes pop. Anyone have any advice on how to make her eyes look brown instead of black orbs.

Well, you could just boosting the luminance of the irises and also making the whites of her eyes whiter.

larsbc

cary smith · Apr 20, 2011

suggest you ask question in the "Retouching " forum, they can do anything..

cary

Reilly Diefenbach · Apr 20, 2011

Two different shades, one for each eye. Lightroom brush on the retina. I don't know much about portrait photography, but if I'm not mistaken, the reflection of the flash should not be near the center of the eye if at all possible. Beautiful anyway, though.

Dave Courtenay · Apr 20, 2011

If you have photoshop use the quick selection tool on each pupil and then go to image> adjustments> levels and drag the right hand slider to the left, You will see the eyes lighten, dont over do it or they will go grainy

Dave
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masiguy · Apr 20, 2011

rocdawg said:
Anyone have any advice on how to make her eyes look brown instead of black orbs.

I suggest a little brightening of the iris, maybe a 1/3 stop, no more, and a slight increase in saturation. In Lightroom there's a brush for this, in Photoshop you could lasso the iris and perform the action. I'm sure other PP software have similar tools.
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Van Griff · Apr 20, 2011

R/D

rocdawg said:
I took this photo of my little one for easter. I've done a little PP like lens blur but the big question I have is how to get make her eyes pop. Anyone have any advice on how to make her eyes look brown instead of black orbs.

Gave the eyes a little tweaking with Portrait Professional . . . whitened the whites a touch . . . browned the iris a touch . . . changed the reflection . . .
. . . Before . . .

rocdawg said:

. . . After . . .

Beautiful young lady . . . you should be proud!!!

Best,
V G

rocdawg said:
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Equipment:
D90, 50mm 1.8 Nikon, 18-55mm VR, 55-200mm VR, 18-105mm VR (Kit)

rocdawg · Apr 29, 2011

Thank you all for your advice... and your comments. I've come to the conclusion that I need to really pick up a good PS/Lightroom book that can help with PP.
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Equipment:
D90, 50mm 1.8 Nikon, 18-55mm VR, 55-200mm VR, 18-105mm VR (Kit)

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