Business Portrait (please critique)

[arich]

Originally Posted by Redneck

It looks to me like you've used a tonal contrast or detail enhancer (Nik, Topaz etc) which accentuates veins and wrinkles.

Actually it was all in LR3, just adjusted sharpness and clarity and all that. I was going for something Brad Trent-esque in post but I introduced too much grain into the image IMO. I have another shoot on Tuesday, we'll see what I get!

[carrbowl]

While I totally agree with Brad's comments, I have to defend the poor people!! Their wardrobe matches the logo colors!!! : ) It still looks like doggie doo, but they wore black and blue which are both in the logo....so they would in their minds probably go good. It's that stupid green wall??? where the heck did that come from??? : )

and as a woman that is "blessed" with hands like hers....I would veto that pic just because it shows all the veins in my hands...makes me look old...AND I AM NOT!!! I am still 16 : )

[TxTowman]

Great critique Brad, That is the most helpful post on portraits I have seen! Thank you!