I just can't seem to figure out the "thing" I see so many photographers are able to do and I just don't know where to start looking for answers. Haven't gotten an answer from a book or person that will help, I am desperate!
It's on CLARITY in portraits... the kind of portrait that faces look so crisp and smooth almost like you can wrap your hand around it. I know adult skin has flaws, but these pictures' skin looks flawless. I don't know rules on showing samples that are from other websites so I wont, but here is one of my portraits. Think Childrens Place catalog baby faces. (but not studio lit - more outdoor stuff)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vMhJp4kvsx...h/Smith+55.jpg
It works because I add sort of a purposeful textured look to it, but on demand, I'd like to know what exactly makes that rounded perfect face portrait with perfect color! Mine seem so flat and 1 dimensional.
I don't know if its 1. my limited knowledge 2. My camera 3. my lens or 4. Post processing
Any help is soooo appreciated!
I use Nikon D90 18-105 lens. Aperture setting to f5.3 1/30
Here is that sample link I was talking about.... if only
http://www.brookeashleyphotography.com
ANY HELP I would LOVE!!!