its new

its 2017.

its kinda...

not there yet.

but coming. trying to do something new, but that always... takes time.

this is done!

got more done ones...

not showing them yet. 

happy new years. for those approaching that soon. ;)))

merry x mas, for those who missed it last week. ;)

and, good night for all. 

;D

how it goes

You can definitely see this dark spotch on her left cheek. 

It's gone now. 

You can see how i work. 

I don't use complicated layering, that is for complicated people. 

I have a routine system I explore, so most of the time I become too lazy to name my layers. 

how to retouch

whats happening is that, some smudges and dark parts are fixed. 

I used two layers to do this. 

1. a curve to generally brighten

2. 50% neutral density soft light layer w/ dodge + burn for detail creases (wrinkles)

Her left side of cheek has this darkening. 

I fixed, but you can see few percent of color difference. 

close up

I need a higher res camera.
I use a 6D. 

one of it.

actually got lots in my hand. 

something new

I went to Singapore before coming back to LA. 

The model is Ann Lopez. 

Fresh outta S'pore. North and South Indian mix. 

still some more coming.