Senior shoot in Deep Ellum

[duronboy]

Thanks again for educating me on the proper posting, title etiquette.

Well, I wouldnt call it education, and there is no 'title etiquette.' Ha! I didn't mean to be rude, either. I just didn't see Deep Ellum in these pictures.

As far as layers go, they're very simple, for what we need. Before you add your vignette, duplicate the background layer. Then add your vignette to the top layer. Use the eraser tool on the face with a big soft brush to brighten it back up. Alternatively, duplicate the layer, but apply the vignette to the bottom layer. Then, select the top layer, and use the eraser tool to apply the vignette only where you want it. Again, big soft brush.

[duronboy]

But as stated by others, the image looks better without a vignette. I agree. The purpose of a vignette is to slightly darken corners of an image to keep the viewer's attention on the center of the image. If the vignette becomes so obvious that it becomes it's own point of interest, it's purpose has failed.

[JustAnotherGinger]

Yes! Much better, I really like the 2nd one!

[james.d53]

Thanks Robin for the helpful information.

[james.d53]

Originally Posted by WhiteWolfPhoto

Yes! Much better, I really like the 2nd one!

Thanks Stephanie.

Could you explain how to number the photos and to add comments about each one?

Thanks in advance.

James

[Kirk]

Originally Posted by duronboy

Well, I wouldnt call it education, and there is no 'title etiquette.' Ha! I didn't mean to be rude, either. I just didn't see Deep Ellum in these pictures.

As far as layers go, they're very simple, for what we need. Before you add your vignette, duplicate the background layer. Then add your vignette to the top layer. Use the eraser tool on the face with a big soft brush to brighten it back up. Alternatively, duplicate the layer, but apply the vignette to the bottom layer. Then, select the top layer, and use the eraser tool to apply the vignette only where you want it. Again, big soft brush.

I'm also not trying to be rude, but using the eraser tool isn't very good advice. If you are going to be getting into layers, you will really want to learn how to mask, not erase. There is a very big difference, and only one extra step. It's worth it. Masking is nondestructive to your image (layer). You can turn it off or delete it and go back to the original state, which you can't do with the eraser. Sure, you have your history palette, but that only goes so far back.
Definitely masking, not erasing.

[duronboy]

Let me guess, Kirk, you don't use sharpies on dry-erase boards, and you probably wear a seatbelt all the time in the car. LAMER!

Kidding, masking is way better. Thanks, Kirk!