Digital tools and techniques

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Still Life – Yellow Boot, Purse, and Vase




 Adjustments Made:


•Exposure: +0.3 — Brightened the image slightly to enhance the light tones.
•Contrast: +25 — Added punch and depth between objects.
•Highlights: -10 — Reduced glare on the boot and purse.
•Shadows: +35 — Pulled out details from darker regions.
•Whites/Blacks: +10 / -20 — Balanced the brightness and defined edges.
•Saturation: +15 — Boosted color vibrancy.
•Vibrance: +20 — Enhanced muted tones without overexposing skin tones.
•Hue (Yellows): +6 — Fine-tuned the boot color for a cleaner tone.
•Clarity & Sharpening: +10 Clarity, +40 Sharpening — Added texture and detail to the background and accessories.

The result: a vivid, polished version of the still life that maintains its original composition but feels more dynamic and eye-catching.


Narrow Stairway in a Hilly Town




Adjustments Made:


•Exposure: +0.2 — Slightly brightened to lift shadowy areas.
•Contrast: +30 — Defined architectural lines and textures.
•Highlights/Shadows: -25 / +40 — Brought balance and retained detail in sky and shaded areas.
•Saturation: -10 — Reduced to give a more subdued, moody tone.
•Color Grading (Shadows): Hue 220, Saturation 20 — Applied a cool-blue tone for depth.
•Texture & Dehaze: +15 / +8 — Enhanced stone texture and cleared atmospheric haze.
•Sharpening: +50 — Emphasized stairs and building outlines.


This edit transformed a dull photo into a cinematic street scene, evoking emotion and storytelling through visual contrast.


 Portrait – Girl with Black Hair





Adjustments Made:

•Exposure: +0.5 — Added warmth and brightness to the face.
•Contrast: +20 — Enhanced facial features and hair details.
•Highlights/Shadows: -10 / +30 — Balanced lighting across the subject.
•Texture & Clarity: -5 / -10 — Smoothed skin while preserving detail.
•Vibrance: +18 — Enriched the background without overwhelming the subject.
•Hue & Luminance (Reds/Oranges): -4 / +15 — Enhanced natural skin tones.
•Dodge Tool: Applied at 10% to highlight key facial features subtly


The outcome was a delicate, ethereal portrait that balanced technical accuracy with artistic flair.






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