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[Angelo]

I snapped this co-worker for an "employee of the month" poster. Please tell me what you think of it as a portrait. Thanks.

http://angelo.smugmug.com/photos/57274844-L.jpg

applying Matty's suggestions:

http://angelo.smugmug.com/photos/57276679-L.jpg

[elfving73]

Hey Angelo!
You have captured her well, but the pic could serve from a little contrast/brightness-tweak. I tried just for the fun of it, increased brightness with +40, and contrast by +23 and topped with a slight s-curve (curves). It did the trick (for me atleast) :):

I´m sure she'll be happy with the pic!

Regards / Matty

[Angelo]

Hey Angelo!
You have captured her well, but the pic could serve from a little contrast/brightness-tweak. I tried just for the fun of it, increased brightness with +40, and contrast by +23 and topped with a slight s-curve (curves). It did the trick (for me atleast) :):

I´m sure she'll be happy with the pic!

Regards / Matty

Matty - I tweaked this a little but will try a bit more based on your suggestions. Thank you.

[wxwax]

Yes, to me it just looks like her face is too dark, especially when it's set off by such a bright background.

[Photosbychuck]

Hi Angelo
I think you did a good job with the photo.
I have a feeling her skin is darker than yours naturally.
That might be part of the reason her skin looks dark.

Take Care,
Chuck,
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/usa_photography