Does anyone know how this is done to exagerate the colors like this

[teagan_parker]

<p>I've been trying to figure out how this is done. It seems to be what a lot of photographers are doing now and all the seniors love it. I've tried a few different actions from totally rad, Kevin Kubota, etc. but keep striking out. None of them have this same look<br>

Here's a good example:<br>

<a href="http://photographybynatalieb.com/blog/">http://photographybynatalieb.com/blog/</a></p>

<p>Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I've even tried emailing a few photographers that do this, but none are too keen on responding to give away their secrets...can't blame me for trying.</p>

[patricklavoie]

<p>1_use a hue saturation adjustment layer, set it to - 100 saturation, set the blending mode to softlight.</p>

<p>you got a higher contrast images with the bleached look.</p>

<p>2_use a hue saturation adjustment layer, set it to + 20 saturation, you got a more saturated images</p>

<p>Use 1 and 2 to get most of the images you post...the rest is dodge and burn and talent.</p>

[peter]

<p>Do a search of Photoshop Actions on the internet. (if indeed that is what you use for post processing.)<br>

I am sure I have seen plenty of actions that produce this effect as its currently very hot. I have links to Paint Shop Pro Scripts (which is what they name them) but not specific links to the correct PS Actions. However - I know you will find some here and I would bet my bottom dollar you will find some actions for this effect.<br>

<a href="http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=photoshop+actions">http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=photoshop+actions</a>#</p>

 

[sketch_tbhotmail.com]

<p>Looks like Patrick beat me to it. It should be easy to do by setting the blending mode to softlight. You can also adjust the opacity of the layer to tone down the change if needed.</p>

[wogears]

<p>Also try the following:</p>

<p>1) Find a hottie. Photograph same.</p>

<p>2) In post, duplicate your image layer (after cloning out blemishes, etc.). Run a Gaussian Blur at 5-15 pixel radius (depending on file size). Change blend mode to Soft Light. Vary opacity to change the effect.</p>

[silverdae]

<p>Also note- they are taken with good lighting. This itself gives you good contrast. My opinion is that they are shot with off camera flash as the main light and the ambient light is cut down and underexposed to become your fill light. This effects how the whole image looks and makes adding that extra pop more effective.</p>

[markonestudios]

Looks like Gaussian blur has been applied to just about all of them as well as the blending mode changes...

[teagan_parker]

<p>Thank you everyone for the advice! I tried all of the advice given and still can't seem to get the same look. I still think I'm missing a step. I've searched for actions left and right and can't seem to find what I'm looking for.</p><div></div>

[anna_nielsen]

<p>Hi there Leah - here my attempt - its all about a well exposed image - can be done also with a on camera flash like a 580 ex. or even better a big reflector. AND then use photoshop to put on lots o lots of color , contrast , blur and vignette.</p><div></div>

[anna_nielsen]

<p>And mask out anything you think gets to saturated - like hair. Here i just added my own littel action to your image. email me if you want it.</p>

[anna_nielsen]

<p>Sorry - here one with the vignette on the top of the layer stack - i accidently put it in the middel on the first attempt.</p><div></div>

[anna_nielsen]

<p>Btw - can you tell us how you took this -wich lightning ect you used for this image.</p>

[teagan_parker]

<p>I just used natural light. It was towards the end of the day..about 8pm ish.</p>