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Old 12-25-2009, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by n2hawaii View Post
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 if its 1. my limited knowledge 2. My camera 3. my lens or 4. Post processing
With respect to the photographer whose website you linked to as an example (Brooke Ashley), I would venture to guess she's achieved the quality and clarity you describe via:

1) full frame camera
2) high end lens, e.g., "L" glass
3) light modifiers
4) some post processing to touch up or airbrush out imperfections (e.g., the healing brush in Photoshop)
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