lol @ a failed attempt at simulating the sexiness of a professional camera Options

[markmejia]

From raw:

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.. to retouch:

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(old retouch: http://i37.tinypic.com/2uzymwn.jpg)

Removed unnecessary shit in the background and on the ceiling to try to make Albert and the piano the focal point of the picture, basically. Along with other slight color enhancements and sharpening.

I'm completely aware of my lack of photography skills, but it's all good. And yes, roflmao @ trying to copy what only a professional camera can shoot.

C&C greatly extremely supremely super-duperly welcome.

[markmejia]

Thanks guise.

Amanda -
Thanks for the c&c. I do realize how blurry the original is. In fact, I just realized that the glass shelves along the right wall are more focused than him and the piano. :[ But yeah, I'll go back and lessen the blur a bit. Btw, what did you mean by "a more gradual fade of crisp to blur"?

Kristina -
Yep, that was a much better way to word it - I'm a perfectionist, hahah. Btw, .. 86? /noob

Gigi -
Hahaha, don't worry. I'm a believer in using Photoshop to fake things too. But yeah, thanks for the c&c as well. I'll see if I can google for some tutorials of adding natural faux vignetting .. unless you have any tutorials or tips you can suggest .. ? :]

[Blaqheartedstar]

Thanks guise.

Amanda -
Thanks for the c&c. I do realize how blurry the original is. In fact, I just realized that the glass shelves along the right wall are more focused than him and the piano. :[ But yeah, I'll go back and lessen the blur a bit. Btw, what did you mean by "a more gradual fade of crisp to blur"?

crips < what the camera focuses on.
blur < the opposite, its more gradual
example

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i got another one if your still not sure what i mean