Brothers and sister

[pinkster88]

This is a portrait of my boyfriend and his brother and sister that i did for his parents silver wedding anniversary, think i may have over undone it on the editing but everyone loved it anyway, but id be interested to hear your opinion on the composition (it is too forced?) and the editing (is it too glamorous?)

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Thanks guys!

[lputman]

I like the composition and what a great idea for a present...I do think the editing a bit too much. The photo overall seems a little dark to me.

[private]

I like the compisition. The sister is in the center and both brothers have their hands on her - The brothers sort of have the same hair style... seems like a pretty close family.

I do not like the edited version as much but I am not a fan of any of the glamour shots - maybe b/c my eyes are old (older than they should be anyway...lol).

And like Lori sd - awsome gift - a very attractive family.

[KathrynWilson]

The editing obscures the subjects and makes the image appear out of focus. I'm not sure that in falls in the soft-focus glamor category.

The original is nice - maybe just try brightening it a bit instead.

[imagesbyjk]

The softening is too heavy. Especially for a shot like this you shouldn't even know its there except for in a before and after shot.

[prrs4me]

I like the composition. I don't like the edit. It looks out of focus to me. I do like the crop though. What a nice gift.

[shabbysuite]

I like the picture.. I think the "glam" on it might be a little heavy... But I would love to know how you do that.. I have CS3 and cant figure out how to get that glam look.. feel free to answer me on here or message me!! Anyone?? Please.. I really want to use that look on my baby pics !! or if there is an online tutorial, I would love that too

Again. its a nice shot! but the extra glam on it does make it seem kinda blury

[pinkster88]

Thanks for all your comments guys, i have given this another go.

[imagesbyjk]

From a retouching standpoint I would soften the bags under the eyes and the lines on her cheeks.

[Vash]

I would suggest on the last picture to soften it a little. Not like the 2nd one, that's too much.