Heather Washed out

I would appreciate any thoughts/critques/complaints on this. I used a

complicated lighting setup and an even more complicated Photoshop

session. Thanks for your time.

I think your final result was well worth your time and compliations! Looks like a 3 light set-up or maybe two with a reflector. I'm guessing maybe you were firing remote flashes from the pop-up flash on the camera. Just doing some guessing based on the catchlights in her eyes. Your focus is tack sharp and composition is appealing. I'm not a fan of washed out color...but it works for this image, especially if it's the look/feel/mood you were going for. Let me know if I was anywhere close on your light setup! LOL

I can see why you think I used on camera flash also. Looking at the catchlights, you can see a little light below a big one. That is a 10 degree spot under an octabox. Also I used a kicker spot, which really isn't visable in this crop. Also 2 large sheets of foamcore. Thanks for the comments.

The detail is very good, those eyes are tack sharp, excellent work. If I would even dare to say anything remotely negative it would simply be the left side of her face is a tad blurred, i.e. not as much fine detail. Great detail in the hair and maintaining that black ribbon. Your PS work is really good.

 

 

Thanks you very much. I actually did add a blur layer to this to soften the face some. That's probably the reason for the blur on the cheek. My original plan was to make this 100% black and white. That version looked fine, but I wanted to add a little something extra.