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Photos and Retouching by Emily Jeanne

Color Processing

This series of images are essentially focusing on different color processes and custom made after effects.  In raw capture I processed each of the pictures in a variety of ways to evoke certain moods or feelings used in portraiture or editorial work.  I am always willing to learn new techniques and to push myself creatively I am using this series to create highly stylized and slightly more dramatic effects than just the standard color correction and skin work I normally do.

 
The first image is processed to emphasize a 'beauty' aspect.  I wanted to evoke a  feeling of ethereal beauty that focuses mainly on the eyes.  I also played with the cropping to create negative space for design copy.  I also muted the palette to create a pleasing and calming image. I also cleaned up the skin to bring the focus on the eyes and mouth.

This image I processed in Raw capture to create a antique tint type feel to the photograph. I used the channel mixer to take the image to black and white, then I created a custom sepia tone. After the color processing I used a scanned texture of an old metal place and used layer effects to add the over all weathered texture.  I also used dodge and burn tools in photoshop to vignette the edges and darken the eyes to give them more intensity. 

This image I processed with a younger clientele or an edgier type over all feeling.  This was processed in raw capture and was split toned to create a film cross processed look.

This last photo is a bit more subtle, however if you look a the detail it is bringing out the rough edges and the texture of the image. This was processed in a gritty cartoon type style to create a different hyper reality shot with exaggerated texture. It was done by using extremes with levels, curves and fill light functions in raw capture.

Periodically I will be posting examples of my custom after effects and would like to post free textures, borders, and actions to those who may be interest.  I learn more every time I sit down with photoshop and raw capture, and I hope to continue learning.

Photos, After Effects, and Retouching by Emily Jeanne

Fashion Retouching

Recently I have been doing retouching for La Femme a fashion line of beautiful boutique style dresses. The main work that I have done for this client is truly to make their dresses look fabulous and by making the girls become picture perfect. As you can see in the picture above, I lengthened the dress as well as minimizing the middle section and removing the bow. These type of details can be very difficult when dealing with patterns and object, that makes my work quite challenging and fun.

Most of the work involved in fixing the dresses included extending dresses so they hit floor length, smoothing out wrinkles, making the dresses fit the models perfectly.


Some of the images, I used multiple images to create an overall more pleasing view, in this case you can more easily see the beautiful print of the dress.

All the models received a basic slimming or shaping creating beautiful and flowing lines.

I also worked on each of the models skin and hair to create the ideal woman.



La Femme makes absolutely amazing dresses and they have been great to work with. I have really learned a lot about working with dresses and retouching to create the ideal statuesque woman.


Photography and images Copyright La Femme Fashion
Photoshop by Emily Jeanne

Body Manipulation and Retouching

These images are to show works where I have digitally manipulated and liquefied the body shape. The first image I retouched I started with the standard routine: removing bags, moles, and other imperfections. Then I liquefied the side of her body to have a more pleasing and smooth shape. I also minimized the thighs and the folds and creases in the bathing suit to appear slimmer and less distracting. Please Click on the before and after image to see the detail. Since body manipulation can be subtle I am including animated gifs to show a more dramatic before and after.




For this image I also did subtle, but yet important body manipulation. To create the perfect 'hourglass' figure I liquefied her body into a more pleasing and 'ideal' shape. I minimized the thighs. I also smoothed out the contour of the back and waistline. To make the image truly symmetrical I also shifted the left arm to appear at the exact same height. Overall these small things make a big impact visually.




This image I did the standard retouching with the skin and bags under the eyes. I then liquefied and smoothed out the back line so it appeared smaller and minimized or removed folds in the skin. I also smoothed out and lifted the breasts slightly to create a more youthful and 'ideal' look.





This last image is a close up of the model from the previous pictures. This shows extensive retouching and smoothing work on her skin. Since this image is a 'beauty' shot it is supposed to portray flawless beauty. As you can see by clicking on the before and after for a close up that I smoothed out fine lines and wrinkles, minimized bags under the eyes and removed blotchy skin and freckles.

Retouching and Manipulation by Emily Jeanne
Photos by Nicole Hill copyright Rubberball Productions.

Beauty Retouching

Here are some beauty retouching shots I have done while working full time at Rubberball and while freelancing for them as well. This first shot has been retouched in a few ways. First a general smoothing of the skin and I also transformed her chin and nose to be smaller. Please click on the pictures if you want to see a close up.


This picture I lightened and played with the contrast, as well as smoothing out her skin and minimizing the bags under her eyes and wrinkles. When I retouch beauty shots I take the retouching a step further than lifestyle or even some editorial shots. Because it represents the 'ideal' beauty the skin has to be flawless, but still maintain a realistic texture. Please click on the picture to see a close up.




These pictures give a small representation of the type of retouching I do on full body models. The second picture is a close up of the face. If you click on the wide shot you can notice that I minimized her thighs and back, as well as slightly shaping her arms to appear more pleasing. I also touched up all the imperfections and flaws on the skin and minimizing the pinching of the skin on her stomach.


This is a shot from the same model that is closer up allowing you to see more the retouching detail. Please click on the picture to zoom in.

Retouching by Emily Jeanne
Photos by Jessica Peterson are copyright by Rubberball Productions

Tanya

I love the idea of beauty and that beauty comes in many forms and has many facets. From those concepts and ideas I created this image of Tanya.
Photo by Emily Jeanne

Abigail

Here are a couple shots of Abigail. She has such a unique beauty. I wanted to show her beauty inside and out and that is why I have the two different poses. Showing both serious and playful sides of her personality.

In the before and after shot one can see the main work I did here to adjust the contrast, add emphasis to the eyes, and retouch the skin to give her an even overall surface. Click on the Before and After image to see a close up.

Photos and Photoshop by Emily Jeanne

Ophelia

This is my take on Shakespeare's Ophelia. She is a moving and haunting figure and I wanted to create something equality haunting in my imagery. The Small picture is the before and after pictures (you can click on the picture to see the detail). In the final image I took out most the color of her skin (to portray a lifeless look) and I took out distracting details so the viewer can focus on the figure and her story. Photo by Emily Jeanne

"[She] Fell in the weeping brook. Her clothes spread wide;

And, mermaid-like, awhile they bore her up:

Which time she chanted snatches of old tunes;

As one incapable of her own distress,

Or like a creature native and indued

Unto that element: but long it could not be

Till that her garments, heavy with their drink,

Pull'd the poor wretch from her melodious lay

To muddy death".

- Shakespeare

High Fashion Hair Shots

Here are some shots that I did the post-production and retouching work. It was a good challenge to do high end beauty retouching. Since the focus of the images was the hair, It was my job to manipulate and remove distracting details and ultimately create the 'ideal' and 'flawless' woman.

The main work I did on these consisted of smoothing out the skin of imperfections, taking away bags and wrinkles, cleaning up flyaway hairs, transforming the bodies and faces slightly, and adding contrast and color to the eyes.

Photos: Nicole Hill
Retouching: Emily Jeanne
Hair & Makeup: Rubi Agular