Inspiring Photo: Vintage Beauty #9746410

Vintage Beauty

Uploaded: February 04, 2010

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I had the honor last weekend of photographing a wedding for two wonderful people and families! This is the bride, Joanne. She was AWESOME to work with!

Taken in natural light.

Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

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Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 04, 2010

Gorgeous portrait, impressive! #1235107

Debbra Bailey February 05, 2010

Thank you Donna! The bride made it so much easier - she was amazing to work with. Willing to do whatever I asked, fun and beautiful too!

Phellos - I photographed a wedding last weekend for the sister of my brother's girlfriend. I had never met the family, other than my brother's girlfriend and mom. Both families were just wonderful. Huge Italian families -welcomed us right in :) I already entered this shot, but I wanted to share what I have been up to, and of course, I would love to hear your thoughts!

This was taken with natural light. I added a layer of B's Vanilla and then blended it at about 40% I think. I also used a layer and multiplied it to get the vignette look.

I was thinking this morning about all the things I know how to do that I did NOT know a year ago. That is due to this club. Thank you so much for all of your insight and sharing of knowledge! I am excited for what I will learn THIS year! #8357923

Jeanine M. Bailey February 05, 2010

I already told you this but I love the lighting on this one!!! :) I can't wait to see the rest!!!! :):):)

I'm with you on knowing TONS more than I used to!! Now I have to keep up on using it so I don't forget it all!!! :) #8358012

Jeff E Jensen February 05, 2010

Fantastic image Debbra! Nice work. #8358407

Teresa H. Hunt February 05, 2010

Debbra, this is a beautiful image. The lighting and pose are perfect. Congrats on your EP.

The only thing I don't like are the lines around her mouth . . . they make her look mad. Can you soften them a bit. Dale had me do that on one of my senior pictures. Now I don't remember exactly how . . . I think it was just some light cloning. #8358572

Debbra Bailey February 05, 2010

Thank you Bean, Jeff and Teresa! I will give softening her lines a try :) #8358588

Dale Hardin February 05, 2010

Lovely work Deb. Very soft and appealing with excellent posing and beautiful lighting.

My only suggestions is to open the shadows a bit in the hair and let the high lights show. Then soften the highlights just a bit on the arms and shoulder.

Teresa had a good catch. She does indeed look a little miffed and softening the mouth lines will help. The method I'd suggested on another image is to use the clone tool at about 20% in the lighten mode or darken mode depending on what you are changing. #8358828

Peter W. Marks February 05, 2010

I could really get to dislike you folk. I was totally captivated by her eyes and falling in love with Joanne. Now you have spoiled it for me. lol
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Michael Kelly February 05, 2010

Deb this has awesome tones and lighting and a wonderful vintage look to it. So professional. I think this one may go well beyond EP.

While nothing about this shot looks like it requires fixing I think the eagle eyes have spotted a couple things that might make it even better, and, as good as it is already, that is scary. #8358982

Joan E. Hoffman February 05, 2010

LOL... yet another thing I would never have noticed, and I don't think the bride would either. Too me she looks a bit serious, as she well should be LOL! Life time decisions and all that!

However, One of the nicest wedding portraits I have seen Deb! Hard to imagine it getting any better than this! #8359679

Rita K. Connell February 06, 2010

I am so with Peter...I could really get to dislike you folk. I was totally captivated by her eyes and falling in love with Joanne. Now you have spoiled it for me. lol So now I have to agree the arms and shoulder could use a little soften. for me I wouldn't know how to do that. so I'll back to my first impression and say WOW THIS IS VERY NICE great work for her and you.
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Dale Hardin February 06, 2010

I too, love this photo for what it is. A beautiful lady captured in a most flattering way with great skill and impeccable technique.

That vision is not spoiled for me because of the nature of the club. Our goal, as I understand it, is to learn everything we can about increasing our skills, and the only way to do that is to learn how to spot areas that could, but not necessarily NEED, to be improved.

The key word here is NEED. The suggestions offered most of the time, are technical in nature only, with a few exceptions.

Whether the changes are made or not, the image will always be great and flattering, and a keeper. But in the end, someone will have acquired another insight into how to improve their next work. #8361037

Debbra Bailey February 06, 2010

Phellos, I just have to smile at the comments :) You guys all rock!

I too love this picture :) I thought it was JUST right as I worked on it a long time... BUT, I have to admit that the suggestions improved it! Now I am kicking myself for entering it already! lol I just couldn't wait. I was excited :)

In any case, here is the new and improved version! Thanks to you all :) #8361048

Jeanine M. Bailey February 06, 2010

WOW! I can't believe what a difference softening the lines on her face made! I love the changes!!! :) Enter it again next month!!! :) #8361088

Rita K. Connell February 06, 2010

wow is right it gave here a much softer look great job Debbra I love it and I too would have been excited. #8361100

Dale Hardin February 06, 2010

Deb, you can take my portrait anytime. This is excellent, excellent work. Love it. #8361108

Debbra Bailey February 06, 2010

You guys certainly know how to make someone feel good! Thank you! #8361127

Jeff E Jensen February 06, 2010

Wow, an already excellent image improved by small changes. Great work Deb!

Uh - Dale I don't think you could pull off the dress as well as Joanne. #8361136

Dale Hardin February 06, 2010

No, but I'd be willing to try. :o) #8361157

Peter W. Marks February 06, 2010

OK Debbra, I am still in love with her.
What a nice bit of work you have done on this. Beautiful.
Even after 17 years living in this fine country I am sometimes still confused at what you guys do to my beloved english language so I am still trying to work out who is pulling who's dress off and who wants to wear it!
All a bit too racey for me; mine was a pure and innocent love. #8361175

Michael Kelly February 06, 2010

Very nice improvement on one of the best wedding shots I have seen in a long time. I still think the one you submitted to the contest will move on, and I certainly understand you not waiting as I would have had a hard time not showing this one off if it was mine. Outstanding! #8361199

Susan M. Reynolds February 07, 2010

The first post was already beautiful and you just made it stunning to boot!
Absolutely lovely! #8362356

Anthony L. Mancuso February 07, 2010

So much has beee said already I will just say great portrait Deb, congrats on the EP!

I don't know Jeff, since Dale has kids I'm pretty sure he is good at pulling off dresses..

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Teresa H. Hunt February 07, 2010

Wonderful job on the edits. This was a stunning photo to begin with . . . #8363448

Jeff E Jensen February 07, 2010

Tony - I had to read that one twice. . . #8363941

Debbra Bailey February 07, 2010

You guys are TOO funny! DALE! TONY! Peter is going to be blushing! lol Dale, when I someday get to come to California, I am so phtographing you in a dress :)

Hey - yesterday was a hard day for me - the 15th anniversary of my mom's death. Reading the thread throughout the day brought many laughs. Thank you for being such a great group of friends who offer great advice and make me smile! #8364309

Amber J. Skene February 07, 2010

Beautiful Debbra!! Love the lighting and her pose! #8364416

Laurence Saliba February 07, 2010

Beautiful work Debbra, the lighting is gorgeous!! Natural light has no competitor!!! You have indeed done a good job here. #8364461

Ellen H. Robertson February 10, 2010

This is an outstanding beautiful shot. And the small edits made it even more so. Love her expression half way to a smile.

Ok Dale now I want to see you in this dress;)) #8371493

Jeff E Jensen March 26, 2010

I knew we'd see this again! Congrats on the finalist! #8482876

Esther R. Tinz March 26, 2010

Gorgeous - Congrats #8482895

Anthony L. Mancuso March 26, 2010

Gongrats on this fabulous finalist Deb!! #8483000

Dale Hardin March 26, 2010

there was never any doubt about this being a winner. Congratulations. #8483081

Susan M. Reynolds March 26, 2010

Kudos on your FINALIST and wishing you luck in the next round! :) #8484100

Michael Kelly March 26, 2010

I agree with the above. A great shot and a very deserving finalist. I expect this one to move up. #8484111

Sharon C. Hinze March 26, 2010

Oh my....this is fabulous. Just curious...what is B's Vanilla (other than an action). I love the tone of this marvelous portrait. Congratulations!
Sharon #8484362

Rita K. Connell March 26, 2010

congratulation Debbra on your finalists #8485369

Debbra Bailey March 28, 2010

Thank you everyone! Phellos, I miss you already :( When I saw the Finalists, I wanted to jump on Phellos to share - feeling somewhat lost without you all! #8490389

Teresa H. Hunt March 29, 2010

Deb, congrats on your Finalist!! I knew this image would get one . . . it's stunning!! :) We miss you too. :) #8495109

Debbra Bailey April 15, 2010

Thank you so much Teresa! #8536686

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