Thursday, February 11, 2010

Photoshop Workbench 216: Simple (Yet Effective) Portrait Blending Technique

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If you’re seeking a fresh way to present portraits, this simple, yet striking approach may interest you. Begin by capturing two images of the same subject in front of a uniformly colored background with consistent lighting. If you don’t have access to a studio, photograph the subject in front of an uncluttered background that has potential for seamless blending. Capture one image as a full (or almost full) body shot and the other as a close up (head-and-shoulders).

3 Responses to “Photoshop Workbench 216: Simple (Yet Effective) Portrait Blending Technique”

  1. Tim Says:
    Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    Mark,
    Love your workbenches, I always learn a lot. On this one though, the video quits after the 1st 15 seconds or so, right after “begin by capturing two images of the same subject.” Is it just me?
    Thanks,
    Tim

  2. Tim Says:
    Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    Must of been just me. I went back later and the video worked. Very easy way to create a diptych of two portraits. Now, I just need to figure out a clean background to use….
    Tim

  3. photographer in los angeles Says:
    Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    As a newbie in photography your video helps me a lot. Thanks for that very useful technique. I’ll use it in my mom portrait and give it to her as my b-day presents. All I have to do is to creep on my moms room and plan how to get her portrait without letting her know. Thanks!

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