iltby Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Hey guys, Really want to know how you can achieve really soft hues in your photos (through editing). I have a few shots I've wanted to do it with and have never really achieved it. This is the sort of thing I mean- http://www.redbubble.com/people/anniesnel/...-4-soft-fuchsia Just really gentle sort of colours...hope that makes sense. TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 they're very pretty and feminine aren't they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldee Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Im not sure if its the same thing - but i've managed to get effects like that by using actions in photoshop. There are hundreds of free ones out there (search google or deviantart). You install them and let them run and it does th ework for you. Some dont work too well, but others do work nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripley Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) edited (thought it looked like a solid colour fill layer and blend but don't think so now having had another look). She may have overexposed the image in camera to begin with? Edited September 13, 2010 by Ripley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 There are presets and actions out there that will do this but on your own try some/all of these - you'll need to tweak lots to get what you want for a particular image until you have a system that works for you. - reduce contrast - if you are using LR, reduce clarity - this softens the image - reduce saturation & vibrance - color wash with the split tone sliders - use your tone curves to keep a little "light" in the image if you dull it down too much Obviously you need to start with the exposure that works for you. Best bet is to shoot three testers that are more or less the overall look you are going for - make one exposure what you consider perfect and then do one slightly overexposed and one slightly underexposed. Tweak - see which exposure makes life easier in post. have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 If you look in the 'dreamy pastels' Group on RB, they have some tutorials or methods there in the "about this Group" page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 "dreamy pastels" is a good way of describing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 http://www.redbubble.com/groups/flowers-in-vintage-pastel it tells you what they use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 where does it tell you Pers? When I went to that link it just showed the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Quote About This GroupA Fine Art group not for just any ordinary flowers but ones that have been taken and produced in a way that shows a Dreamy,Soft,Light,Pastel or Vintage tone. No harsh dark images just soft airy images either processed by using ‘Actions’, ‘Presets’ ‘Textures’ or simply your own processing techniques We offer a help forum in achieving this technique with links,tips and advice. Actions I use: Florabella Collection Sweet Treat Actions Here are some examples : does that help? On the page, those links are clickable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I haven't tried- but my guess is some of it could be done in Lightroom, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iltby Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Thanks a lot guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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