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This is a picture from my first photo shoot ever. I think it captures great catchlight in the eyes but is it over exposed? Or does it work to make the eyes pop? Any other suggestions welcome.


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Old 06-30-2010, 07:35 PM
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Yes, it is overexposed. You've blown out the whites and lost detail. Was the overexposure in camera or in post processing?
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It was in post processing, Adobe Lightroom 2. I used a black and white preset. I like the concept but thought it could use some tweeking. Thanks.
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Pull back on the contrast a bit and you'll be good to go. Cute portrait and the catchlights are really nice.
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