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06-20-2009, 04:56 PM

So I have decided to stop paying others to edit my pics when I know I can do it myself! Now I need to figure out where to start and who is willing to take the time to teach me.. I'd even be willing to pay for it.
I guess step #1 is what kind of photo editing software should I buy? Can I use a free program or is there one out there that costs $ but is worth it? I'd be willing to spend up to a couple hundred dollars for a GOOD PROGRAM, I can prob get one of my customers to buy it for me

Keep in mind my editing jobs are pretty easy, I usually have a freckle on my forehead and perhaps a couple spots on my ass or pussy..sometimes I have a hair that's outta place or I am in a weird position and I have weird lines on my butt or neck.. simple stuff like that..I am NOT into the plastic smoothed out skin cartoonish look that a lot of people use..ugh why do you guys do that?

So I just need an easy to operate and easy to learn photo editing prog that I can so some simple natural looking edits on that doesn't cost too much.. what do you guys suggest? Thanx in advance for helping me out

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06-20-2009, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by AaliyahLove

So I have decided to stop paying others to edit my pics when I know I can do it myself! Now I need to figure out where to start and who is willing to take the time to teach me.. I'd even be willing to pay for it.
I guess step #1 is what kind of photo editing software should I buy? Can I use a free program or is there one out there that costs $ but is worth it? I'd be willing to spend up to a couple hundred dollars for a GOOD PROGRAM, I can prob get one of my customers to buy it for me

Keep in mind my editing jobs are pretty easy, I usually have a freckle on my forehead and perhaps a couple spots on my ass or pussy..sometimes I have a hair that's outta place or I am in a weird position and I have weird lines on my butt or neck.. simple stuff like that..I am NOT into the plastic smoothed out skin cartoonish look that a lot of people use..ugh why do you guys do that?

So I just need an easy to operate and easy to learn photo editing prog that I can so some simple natural looking edits on that doesn't cost too much.. what do you guys suggest? Thanx in advance for helping me out

photoshop elements should do the trick.
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06-20-2009, 05:09 PM

I use a combo of 3 editors - Elements, Pshop7 and a very old copy of Aldus Photostyler (for touchups and easy cloning).

Ulead PhotoImpact is another excellent editor - and FAR cheaper than Pshop. Ulead is the same company that originally created Aldus Photostyler in the early 90s.
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06-20-2009, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by AaliyahLove

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So I just need an easy to operate and easy to learn photo editing prog that I can so some simple natural looking edits on that doesn't cost too much.. what do you guys suggest? Thanx in advance for helping me out

Check out PaintShop Pro.

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06-20-2009, 05:26 PM

photoshop definitely - for the type of things you are talking about that you want to edit/retouch all you need to learn is the healing tool and clone tool. there are lots of tutorials out there - it takes a little time and patience to learn but not too much.

the Photoshop plug-in Portraiture is great - it's what a lot of people use to get that smooth plastic look that you don't like BUT it can be used more subtlely.

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06-20-2009, 05:29 PM

Hit me up when you have time girl. [email protected]
It is not hard to edit pics with what you are looking to do. You are already perfect, so the small blemishes would be a breeze for you to learn. If I can do it so can you

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06-20-2009, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by AaliyahLove

So I have decided to stop paying others to edit my pics when I know I can do it myself! Now I need to figure out where to start and who is willing to take the time to teach me.. I'd even be willing to pay for it.
I guess step #1 is what kind of photo editing software should I buy? Can I use a free program or is there one out there that costs $ but is worth it? I'd be willing to spend up to a couple hundred dollars for a GOOD PROGRAM, I can prob get one of my customers to buy it for me

Keep in mind my editing jobs are pretty easy, I usually have a freckle on my forehead and perhaps a couple spots on my ass or pussy..sometimes I have a hair that's outta place or I am in a weird position and I have weird lines on my butt or neck.. simple stuff like that..I am NOT into the plastic smoothed out skin cartoonish look that a lot of people use..ugh why do you guys do that?

So I just need an easy to operate and easy to learn photo editing prog that I can so some simple natural looking edits on that doesn't cost too much.. what do you guys suggest? Thanx in advance for helping me out

it me with an email and then stop by next week with some images... I'll walk you though everything... you can pay me a few bucks. [email protected]
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06-20-2009, 05:59 PM

or you can ask trisha uptown how to got hold of me
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06-20-2009, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by NemesisEnforcer

Check out PaintShop Pro.

No offence - but Corel apps suck for photo editing. Yes, I know PSP has been around long before Corel acquired them...but its still a clunky app and not as efficient as other cheaper competing apps.
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06-20-2009, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by Mutt

photoshop definitely - for the type of things you are talking about that you want to edit/retouch all you need to learn is the healing tool and clone tool. there are lots of tutorials out there - it takes a little time and patience to learn but not too much.

And at $900 (Staples/Business Depot) - its a real deal............not.

Originally posted by Mutt

the Photoshop plug-in Portraiture is great - it's what a lot of people use to get that smooth plastic look that you don't like BUT it can be used more subtlely.

We agree.
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06-20-2009, 06:37 PM

If you were in Phoenix I would be happy to give you a simple workflow. Let me know if nobody else helps you out.

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06-20-2009, 07:56 PM

Hey girl!

Hit me up and I will go through everything you need to know. I have a whole system down and with digital retouching the workflow is key. You only need a couple programs to do everything from editing, retouching, resizing, branding, and uploading.

Plus I need to talk to you about that Duct Tape/Razor Blades/ Trash Compactor shoot
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06-20-2009, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by SilentKnight

I use a combo of 3 editors - Elements, Pshop7 and a very old copy of Aldus Photostyler (for touchups and easy cloning).

Ulead PhotoImpact is another excellent editor - and FAR cheaper than Pshop. Ulead is the same company that originally created Aldus Photostyler in the early 90s.

Why do you use all three? So you will take one pic and drag it through all 3 editors, how long does that take you?

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06-20-2009, 08:20 PM

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Hey girl!

Hit me up and I will go through everything you need to know. I have a whole system down and with digital retouching the workflow is key. You only need a couple programs to do everything from editing, retouching, resizing, branding, and uploading.

Plus I need to talk to you about that Duct Tape/Razor Blades/ Trash Compactor shoot

Oh I am so glad you still want to shoot with me! I don't remember us discussing the Duct Tape/Razor Blade etc but I'm down if you are that will be some.. um.. interesting content for my site LOL!
So you say I need a couple of programs..I've read every post and it sounds like I'm not going to get off paying nothing for a good prog but it's an investment into my future and not having to pay others to do the work I could be doing
My email is [email protected] and I've been hitting the gym almost every day and I'm getting new extensions in 2 weeks from now so I guess it's back to shooting for me I'm ready Plz email me whenever! XO

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06-20-2009, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by Zuzana Designs

Hit me up when you have time girl. [email protected]
It is not hard to edit pics with what you are looking to do. You are already perfect, so the small blemishes would be a breeze for you to learn. If I can do it so can you

I will hunny! I'd love for you to talk me thru this process I promise I will be a good little student.. which program do you use?

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06-20-2009, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by Mutt

photoshop definitely - for the type of things you are talking about that you want to edit/retouch all you need to learn is the healing tool and clone tool. there are lots of tutorials out there - it takes a little time and patience to learn but not too much.

the Photoshop plug-in Portraiture is great - it's what a lot of people use to get that smooth plastic look that you don't like BUT it can be used more subtlely.

Well your pics are some of the best on GFY consistently so I'm going to take your advice.. is it really $900? What else does the Photoshop Portraiture do, do I really need it? And how much does that cost?

Sorry for all of the messages guys I'm on my webcam rt now and it's kinda s low night so I'm multitasking.. I'm sucking a dildo and typing to you guys hehe

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06-20-2009, 08:30 PM

Sounds like you could get everything you need done with something simple like Photoshop Elements for around $70. You'll only need to learn a steps and how to use a few tools. No need to make things more complicated than they have to be.
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06-20-2009, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by AaliyahLove

Well your pics are some of the best on GFY consistently so I'm going to take your advice.. is it really $900? What else does the Photoshop Portraiture do, do I really need it? And how much does that cost?

Sorry for all of the messages guys I'm on my webcam rt now and it's kinda s low night so I'm multitasking.. I'm sucking a dildo and typing to you guys hehe

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06-21-2009, 12:38 AM

For what you want to do, all you really need is GIMP. It's open source and free.

http://www.gimp.org/

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06-21-2009, 12:58 AM

The GIMP, as stated above, is very good. http://www.gimp.org

Some GIMP tutorials:
Gimp Tutorials for photo editing, retouching

Retouching images with digital photo editing software Gimp

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06-21-2009, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by Mutt

photoshop definitely - for the type of things you are talking about that you want to edit/retouch all you need to learn is the healing tool and clone tool. there are lots of tutorials out there - it takes a little time and patience to learn but not too much.

The clone tool Mutt is talking about is EXTREMELY easy to use, once someone shows you, you'll wonder why you took so long to decide to do this yourself.

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06-21-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by fallenmuffin

The GIMP, as stated above, is very good. http://www.gimp.org

Some GIMP tutorials:
Gimp Tutorials for photo editing, retouching

Retouching images with digital photo editing software Gimp

GIMPguru.org

I actly already have GIMP on my computer but have never tried to use it

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06-21-2009, 05:49 PM

Its not necessarily hard but I can be time consuming depending on your tastes. This is why I don't understand why girls wanna do this themselves. Why not spend that time on cam with fans or marketing yourself on social networks, etc. Just my .02

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