First attempt at skin processing

[emill]

What do you think? I actually didn't spend a lot of time on it, first image is the original, second was just an auto color/contrast, and third is the final edited. I was hoping that it wouldn't look too unrealistic and all I touched on was her face. But what would you recommend changing? Is the skin color too light, too much smoothing?

[r6isnum1]

I think it looks good. Really great job for a first time around. The only thing I would try to do is minimize thy shine of the face. The trick is not taking too much away otherwise you'll quickly get into that "porcelain" look. .

[BeccaJ]

Originally Posted by r6isnum1

I think it looks good. Really great job for a first time around. The only thing I would try to do is minimize thy shine of the face. The trick is not taking too much away otherwise you'll quickly get into that "porcelain" look. .

i was going to mention the shine too. sharpen her eyes a little and it'll be nicer also :)

[m_mphotography]

Looks awesome! Very natural. had you just posted the edited version, i would have never known that you did anything to it.

[LEATHERNECK]

Pretty impressive........good work.

[texxter]

nicely done!

[emill]

Thanks for all the comments! This picture is a bit old but I believe it was with natural light. I'll definitely keep an eye on the shine in the future.