Photoshop Alterations

I have been working on some current images in adobe photoshop...I have included one of my favorites in this blog. This image was taken outside of the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Kansas. It began snowing earlier that day and continued throughout the day. We decided to take advantage of this, and shoot a few images of the bride and groom outside. What I love most about this picture is the single red rose that had fallen out of her bouquet. I decided that I liked the placement and let it remain there.


When it came to photoshop...

* I first removed the sidewalk magazine holders and a trashcan that were seen in the image.

* I used a color touch technique on the flowers to make them remain in color, while turning the rest into black and white.

* I removed the white plastic flower holder, by extending her coat sleeve to cover it, as well as, adding a few more leaves and baby breathe near the sleeve to make it look more natural.

* I also used a paint with light technique that allowed me to add light where I needed, and darken other areas that were not of importance.

* Finally, I used a blurring motion on the falling snow which I believe added some extra interest to the background.