What post-processing techniques can you use to create an emotional connection in a portrait?

Surtout de ne pas utiliser de post traitement et d'écrire avec la lumière en écoutant la respiration du sujet pour déclencher . Une bonne image n'est pas retouchée .

I think the main importance of cropping a photo is to focus on the main elements and remove the unnecessary elements so that the image fully focuses on the desired emotional connection. For example: Before cropping, it should be determined which part of the photo has the greatest impact on the intended emotional connection. Check if the ratio of your image is suitable or not. It may be that the ratio of width to height of the image is not very suitable, and by changing the ratio, the image becomes more beautiful and strong. When cropping, make sure that the balance of the image is maintained. Check that the main elements of the image are balanced and harmonious with each other and that no part of the image is inappropriately cropped.

My experience is that after taking a photo, using software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom, I analyze the photo to see if it is possible to change the light intensity and contrast. Using the brightness tool, you can reduce or increase the exposure of the image to create the desired effect. By using exposure, you can control the amount of light that shines on the image. By using shadows, you can change the amount of light in the shadow parts of the image. By using highlight, he controlled the amount of light in the highlighted parts of the image. Contrast can be used to change the difference between light and dark areas in the image.

Of course, it is best to get everything right in camera first which can be done by, for example, using RGB lights to provide coloured light and then develop your images in post. But, this is not always possible. Colour grading may be added in edit. A key thing to remember is that colours can stir emotions and cause us to think of certain of things, red for example the colour of danger and excitement plays a vital role in grabbing attention and developing an passionate atmosphere in our scene. It is good to consider complimentary tones if you are using multiple colours as this can create ease or disgust in the viewer depending on how well the colours are paired. Work closely with the brief to ensure you are sending the right message!

In one image I shot of a gentleman in his kitchen at lunchtime, I was able to turn the very ordinary shot with distracting background into a powerful portrait simply by adding an oval radial gradient onto his face, then inverting it to darken everything else in the image. His face came out of the darkness, producing a moody and powerful portrait that was used as the book cover for his memoir.

A slight vignette can draw the viewer's eye to the center, emphasizing the main subject. This is a minor adjustment that will transform the feel of an image, making it more impactful.

I think that cleaning unwanted points such as pimples and stains using the tools available in Photoshop, while maintaining the originality of the photo, can help to create an emotional relationship in portrait photography after taking the photo.

You should not forget that the most important factor in creating an emotional relationship is the moment of taking the photo itself. The ability to communicate and build trust with the photography model brings improvement in the final result. Try to capture photos with a stronger emotional connection by creating a friendly and relaxed environment for the model and establishing a close relationship.

When creating portraits: If the connection has not been made at capture, anything and everything done in post is just surrogate. One can enhance the connection that exists already. There is no creating it in post.