For this second pose, push further into the narrative of the concept. Using the same lighting setup, transition the subject from standing to sitting for to create a different story and mood for the character. Instead of shooting up to create a heroic pose, shift the tone and power of the image to something more subdued and contemplative, by changing perspective. Create a variant in pose and story for the Don Quixote dramatic portrait.
For the third and final pose of the Don Quixote series, use the spot projector and ring flash to create a series of character portraits. Create an incredibly stylized and dramatic realization. Strip lighting away for a high contrast mood, creating intentional specularity and highlights. Utilize a...
With production complete, transition from the studio to the retouching phase of the Don Quixote dramatic portrait. Follow photographer, Chris Knight as he processes his RAW selects for retouching, using Lightroom. Learn to optimize your imagery for Photoshop.
Begin retouching the hero image, the standing portrait pose from the Don Quixote series. Over the next hour, follow photographer, Chris Knight, as he builds a stunning vision for the dramatic portrait using Photoshop. Learn best practices for cleanup, frequency separation, dodge and burn, and con...
