For this assignment we were to take a photo of a classmate using a natural light source to produce different lighting effects. In this photo, side lighting is shown. This technique is subtle due to the fact that I used the burn tool of Photoshop to lighten the left side of Anna's face. I also used the dodge tool of the right side of her face because the facial definition of her cheek bone was lost. I used the sponge tool to enhance her eye color. I used the quick selection tool to select her bandana and change the shade of green with the hue/saturation adjustment on Photoshop. Lastly, I used the quick selection tool again to select the brick wall in the background to bring out more detail and color in the brick.
I am satisfied with how this photo turned out because I feel Anna is the focal point in the frame. I also love how the brick wall in the background appears more vivid because I enhanced its color and in turn its texture with the quick selection tool. It was frustrating learning how to use the dodge tool because I found that the areas I swept over turned to an unnatural gray. If I could change something in this photo I would position the camera differently so that the sign in the background is not in the frame.
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