Nik Color Efex

so i wanted to write a blog about my love for Nik Color Efex filters
gahh perfection

the filters take photo editing/manipulation to a whole other level
the first image is the original image i took of my model calvin
i had no idea what i was going to do with the image
so i decided to go a light model look
and then a darker look that would blend it with my AP concentration theme

the second frame of the image i applied two layers of the Dynamic Skin Softener tool, the first layer went on well but didn't get rid of all the pores and imperfections on his cheek so i went in again with another layer and this time it gave him a flawless almost doll like appeal

after the two filters i went in and used the Eye Enhancer action tool to brighten his eyes

the third frame i decided i wanted to take a different route and flaunt his imperfections

i went in to the color efex system and used the bleach bypass tool to give him the grity appeal on his skin, after using that i went back in with the eye enhancer tool just to give his eyes a grey like quality and tada! we have a grity grungy picture

enjoy!

The Perfect Ballerina

so recently for my AP concentration i decided to focus in
on the one body part i hate the most

...feet.

my friend taylor who is a dancer was gracious enough to allow me to photograph her feet, i loved the photographs during the shoot and fell in love with them during the editing process even more

i think these photos have really made me refocus on my concentration and where i want to take it