Retouched images

[fwendly]

Hey Damien - not sure if this is the correct place to post. I am outsourcing a gallery and the retoucher edits in AdobeRGB (but can convert to srgb upon export).  I know you always say Adobe RGB is a no no. Should I find a different retoucher ?

 

[Damien Symonds]

Unfortunately it's not as simple as just "converting to sRGB on export".  That's when the clipping happens.

I strongly suggest making it clear that you won't pay for the work until you've seen the files, and if there is clipping, you won't pay at all.

[fwendly]

That is what I thought. 

My edits vs hers. (and I know my skin needs work) Her blacks looks crushed, but it makes mine look flat in comparison. 

[fwendly]

Any chance you have a list of Damien approved/taught retouchers to refer too lol

[Damien Symonds]

Why not just do it yourself?

[fwendly]

I had spinal surgery a little over a year ago. The sessions and subsequent hours at the computer editing take a huge toll on me. I was hoping to outsource some of my editing to save the wear and tear on my neck 

[Damien Symonds]

Right ... but you do know HOW to edit a punchy image, yes?

[fwendly]

You mean teach someone to edit as I would? 

[Damien Symonds]

No, I'm just checking to make sure you know how to edit.

[fwendly]

I hope that with your classes I am on the right track

[Damien Symonds]

The photos you posted above (yours) look like SOORs.  They don't seem to have any Levels work done at all?

[fwendly]

 

[Damien Symonds]

Do you need to run your eye over the "Artistic colour embellishments" module again?