I have never been one to do extensive editing (especially retouching) in post. Sure, I process all my pictures as I shoot in a RAW format; but I realized that if I retouched most of the pictures (especially portraits) on top of my usual workflow, then I’d be stuck in front of the computer for days at a time. And I have always stood by my personal tenet to never retouch a person’s portrait to the point where even her own mother wouldn’t be able to recognize her.
My rule has always been simple —
If the picture presents the person in the best possible way that they could be in real life (ex. a little less acne, a little more blush) and provided that any changes I make will only enhance the picture, then why not.
Well I didn’t really have a LOT of time on my hands, but I wanted to exercise my post-processing skills a bit lest they atrophy.
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Renee
Bronwyn
Aying
Among this batch, Renee's shot is my favorite. Truly, her simplicity radiates here. :)
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