Properly Exposed Boudoir

Posted by David

Something you'll see from time to time here on the blog is a Before and After post. We feel that it is important for clients to understand that they are in capable hands and that in the digital age capturing the picture is only the first step in a long process.

For those who would argue that digital manipulation is a lie and should be avoided, I offer up the simple truth that we are creating art. The very essence of art is the notion of an idealized state. The more control the artist has over the medium the more it becomes art.

I would argue that the less control one has over the medium, the closer it is to documenting. This relates to all aspects of photography. If you use flash you are taking control of the medium. Even if you remove as much technology as possible and simply direct your subject into a well lit area and pose them, you are still taking control of the medium.

Now, I know I've posted this image already with a before and after, but this time I've figured out the HTML coding to make this image a rollover. Simply roll your cursor on and off of the image below and you'll switch between a before and after comparison. I've found that when photo manipulation is done well it is very difficult to see all the subtle changes when compared side to side. It is not until the eye can flip back and forth in and instant that we truly appreciate what has been done.

Note: Be sure to give your browser a moment to load up the new picture once you've moused over. Shouldn't take but a few seconds.