Feedback on editing - Bridal Session

[Contemporary Clicks]

What do you guys think of this edit?

Here is the original more 'natural' edit:


Added some texture, noise, sepia and used the burn tool:



Feedback appreciated,

Hayley.

[RIDDLER STUDIOS]

I like the first one (original) - IMHO.

Riddler

[BrandonH]

No expert, but I personally prefer the original.

-Brandon

[dtscds]

Another vote for #1. In the second one, her arm has a 'line' almost like a farmer's tanline.
My biggest complaint is her left hand. It just sorta "appears" out of her head--almost like Thing from the Adams Family...

[HotHolly]

I like what the PP did to the brick and door, but not on the bride. Its too warm. And for me thats saying something b/c I like everything really warm. Maybe lift it off the bride a little bit?

[bondarnes]

You only asked about processing so I agree with Holly on that. I try never to shoot straight into the shoulder unless the girls says, "Can you make my arms look big?" Also it helps if the upper arm isn't mashed against the body and the elbow would look better if it were bent. IMHO

[photopam]

I too second Holly about it looking nice on the bricks and door, not so much on the bride.
i would like to see more of the back of the dress and less of the door.

[AllenAyres]

I agree with Holly and thank Don for the tips

[Concisus Cognatus]

Ditto Holly and Don.