“My goal isn’t to be a purist but to create an image that moves your fluids.”

Rest assured that my fluids are flowing – particularly my stomach acids, which seem to be acting up after reading that comment.

That being said, far better photography than the typical shitstains.

i really like the skin a lot, and she sounds very practical and intelligent.

Just sayin’

The photos… yes I retouch them. My goal isn’t to be a purist but to create an image that moves your fluids.

I do 3 things most often to SL imagery; Fix anatomy glitches using the Liquify tools in PS. Add a multiply mode layer for shadows, especially those cast by hair on the face. And add edge hi-lights from side light sources.

Often I shoot the figure and background separately so I can select the figures edges easily and move it around.

Hope that helps.
-JJ

Makes a po’ boy want to break into song:

“You gits yo’ line, I’ll bring my pole…honey, etc. etc.”

Just out of interest Jeela, being an illustrator and with your request to do your own photos, did you use your skills to remove the usual flaws we’d expect to see from SL photos? It’s cool if you did, I’m just wondering how you managed to get the photos to appear so good