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The Photoshop Effect: Reality vs Perception

Olathe Photographer — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:14:11 +0000

Photoshop. It’s a blessing. And a little bit of a curse. I love photoshop. I really do. But it bothers me that so many of you don’t fully understand the extent that women on national magazines are touched up. Ladies, I’m speaking primarily to you. But guys, you, too. Listen up.

The Photoshop Reality

I’m pretty good at Photoshop. I can shave a few pounds. Help you lose that acne or those pesky braces. Make the eyes brighter. The teeth brighter. The hair more vibrant. Remove that background “thingy” you don’t want. But when is enough, enough? Don’t get me wrong. I believe that a light touch in many or all of those areas is perfectly acceptable. But it really bothers me when beautiful young women start wanting me to make them look like someone else. Almost glowingly glamorous.

Ladies

You need to know that almost each and every one of the models on every magazine cover is touched up. Big time. And by professionals that do nothing but touch up the entertainers and models all day, every day. Don’t believe me? Check out the link on the photo or click for The Photoshop Effect or The Magic of Photoshop. (You may need to be 18 to see The Magic of Photoshop as there is some insignificant nudity.)

Take care of yourself. Exercise. But most importantly, realize how beautiful you really are. Don’t end up getting some eating disorder because you think you need to look like a model who doesn’t really even look like that anyway! Don’t worry. I’ll make you look your best. But we want you to look like you, right?

Guys

Don’t buy into the magazine woman. Why? They don’t exist in real life. Hey, I’m a guy. I love to see those women on the magazine covers, too. They are beautiful. Not necessarily real. But beautiful. Accept the women you are really seeing as real. You’ll be much happier.

And, yes. We do touch-up the guys, too. Everyone needs a little touch up. The cameras and lenses today pick up every flaw imaginable. We’re not going to highlight those flaws. In fact, we’ll help you minimize them. What I’m trying to say is accept yourself for who you are. Be the best you can be and be happy with that. Then a few minor touches seem great.

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Senior Pictures Turned Artwork In Kansas City

Olathe Photographer — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:06:05 +0000

Senior pictures have options here in Kansas City. Take the accompanied senior picture, for instance. Is this really what he and his mom thought they would find in their collection to choose from when they came in? Probably not. But we here at SeniorPhotosKC like to do new and daring things.

This piece of artwork was created from an original photo by a Digital Artist that we hire on a contract basis here at Portraits Today Studios. I would love to tell you that I created this. But it wouldn’t be true. Who is the artist? Well, I won’t give his name without his permission. But he is a sophomore over at Olathe Northwest High School.

The fun of working with high school seniors is turning their senior photo collection towards their personalities. When talking to and working with high school seniors I get to know a little about them. What makes them tick? How do they see themselves? How do their parents see them?

After the conversations and the photo shoot I take what I’ve learned and turn it towards post-production where we make some pretty cool senior picture collections for our Kansas City area residents. After all, if you could simply get your friends to use their Canon Rebels to take your photos to save money, you might do so. But then you’d miss out on some of the cool things we can do for you.

Keep a look-out for more cool portraits to come from this senior session. We also did some pretty cool things with a grunge background and some of the best composite portraits I have ever put together.

We are finding quite a few Class of 2009 graduating seniors in a last minute scramble. We can help. Just give us a call and we can discuss when/where we can get your senior pictures done. We’ll make it happen. Give us a call today for the most fun you can have with your senior photos session!

Don’t forget about our Senior Pictures Open House for the
Class of 2010 coming up May 9th!
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Olathe, KS 66062
913.782.7427

Senior Portrait

Olathe Photographer — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:00:08 +0000

Here is a senior portrait we created last week. What do you think?

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One Photo, Different Looks

Olathe Photographer — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:05:07 +0000

Part of the fun of being a professional photographer here in Olathe, Kansas is working with the images that I produce. Just because the photo has been taken doesn’t mean the image is completed. I do run a portrait studio that offers same-day portraiture service. But usually, high school seniors don’t need their senior pictures the same day. So I can take a few days to play with the photos that stand out to the buyer and let them choose some different looks. Below you will find a sample of three different looks to the same photo.

Senior Picture For Class of 2009

Olathe Photographer — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:35:46 +0000

I don’t know about you, but I love this senior picture. The young lady in the photograph is an Olathe South High School Senior for the class of 2009. Like many high school students she has an extra-curricular activity that she really enjoys. Specifically, she’s a tennis player.

So why not bring out the tennis player in her during her photo session? I love taking outdoor photos for senior portraits as much as the next photographer. But when I’ve spent the money I have on studio space and equipment I think we should use it when it’s appropriate. And this senior portrait was worth the trouble.

There is a hint of tennis without being overboard. Her eyes draw you in. Her uniform flashes her school colors while the racket tells you all you need to know. Right there on archival photo paper for the rest of time…