Model in BW

[Jeff Mims]

A friend of mine, who is a former model. She posed for me, (out of pity for me..I'm sure) Grateful for the practice though. I am trying different processing techniques in Silver EFX pro, all were originally shot in color, then converted. Thanks for looking. View attachment 1647938 View attachment 1647939 View attachment 1647940

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[Butlerkid]

I like the first and last very, very much. The middle one is a bit too yellow for me, but I'm sure plenty others will like it just fine!

 

[dossy]

I think the processing matches the expressions! To add to Karen's comment on the middle shot: I think that preset is very fitting for her mood, and I would probably desaturate it just a bit.

 

[Jeff Mims]

Thanks for the advice. Is this a better look?

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[dossy]

Nice! I like the tones, and it makes me wonder what she’s thinking about.

 

[Jeff Mims]

Nice! I like the tones, and it makes me wonder what she’s thinking about.

Thank you.
She's probably thinking... "Does the camera guy have any clue what he's doing?"

 

[dossy]

Thank you.
She's probably thinking... "Does the camera guy have any clue what he's doing?"

She is a beautiful woman, and you certainly have done her justice!

 

[Mike Buckley]

My favorite is the second photo partly because the negative vignette fits the mood of the subject so nicely. The increased contrast in the revised version of that one doesn't work nearly as well for me.

 

[Bart]

Lovely portraits, Jeff!
Very well done, like @dossy said.
Personally, I'm not a fan of borders like in #1 but that is of course down to personal preferences.

For the second one, I agree with @Mike Buckley.
I would probably take down the strength of the toning a bit but again, just personal taste.

 

[Jeff Mims]

Thanks so much for the comments. Still working/tweaking images. I have downsized the pics a bit....and will repost the original second in a bit. I forgot to downsize orginally. (My apologies)
That said, the images may have changed from orginal post (in processsing/tweaking)

 

[Butlerkid]

Yes, the middle image in the original post has changed since you first posted. Regarding the image in Post #4, I agree that a very light sepia tint would work well with lower contrast and a reverse vignette.

 

[Jeff Mims]

Just some more tweaking. I don't think it's "there" yet. But I appreciate all the help I'm getting. I'm working on it. Thank you all very much.

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[Mike Buckley]

The problem with replacing and moving images after the discussion takes place is that the comments about specific images becomes confusing and even misleading. You're better off simply adding new image files to the thread and, once you have posted more than three of them, numbering all of them.

 

[Wile E. Coyote]

I like the original #2! Excellent portraiture!

 

[Jeff Mims]

I like the original #2! Excellent portraiture!

Thank you