Santa Ana workshop group creates
"cool"
images
The alley behind Samy's Camera in Santa
Ana (March 30) provided some fine graffiti and interesting textures for the
post-workshop photo session with
Jaren, a 15 year old boy with autism. Images from left to right were
created by Marina Milosevic, Adam Corcoran and workshop instructor,
Karen Dórame.
Photoshop and digital filters help make image
improvements
During the model session with Jaren,
students soon learned he was a reluctant "smiler." Smiles are not always
the primary objective in pursuit of a quality portrait of a special
individual, but "pleasant expressions" are always welcomed. Since Jaren is a teenager and close to "senior" portraiture
age, the group decided to portray him in a "cool" setting. Shown here
are some helpful tips that a photographer can employ to enhance an image
of a young man. It is not recommended that a photographer take on the
task of removing scars and birthmarks without the permission of the
mother. However, in this case, a few blemishes were cleaned up a bit.
For instance, there was a little bit of drool that was digitally "wiped
away" from his lower lip. A bit of teen acne was lessened and when looking
closely, one can notice that the lips have been altered just a little to
provide a more pleasant look. This was accomplished by choosing
"liquefy" in Photoshop CS3 and ever-so-slightly nudging up the corner of
the upper lip. Nik's "old photo color" plug-in filter converted the image
to the special effects shown. |
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Thanks to Pacific Life Foundation
SKPA is sincerely
grateful to all those who donate goods, services and cash to support the
training and community outreach programs. Pac Life Foundation has been a
long-time supporter of SKPA and is especially fond of the "Smiles for
Katie" program that provides professional portraits for families of
children with special needs.
Their grant funding for 2009 has again made funds available to SKPA
for the "Smiles" program. This program is available to photographers who
have achieved SKPA accreditation.
Contact us for
details and for the application form.
Please support our other donors
PPA (Imaging
USA)-Donation of booth space for the national convention each year.
WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International)-Donation of
booth space for the national convention each ear.
PPC (Western States Convention in Pasadena)-Donation of booth space
for the California convention each year.
McKenna Pro-This professional lab prints our postcards for us,
arranged for a workshop and good eats in Iowa and also donates gallery
wraps and mounted prints for our displays. Give them a try!
Westcott Lighting-This light company donates cash and product to
SKPA each year. Their cold continuous lighting is highly recommended for
work with special individuals and others who are sensitive to flash or
strobe.
The Levin Co. (frames and albums) has pledged to send out our postcard
information to their customers.
Know anyone else who would like
to support our philanthropic cause? We would be happy to chat with them
about the possibilities. Help spread the word among your contacts, both
inside and outside of the photographic community.
Sign up with
Special Kids
Photography of America ($25) and receive free Ambassador Packet*
*Represent special children in your community. Ideas for
community displays and speaking engagements. |
