photo editing help..
 

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.

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.

Check out PaintShop Pro.

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.

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 :)

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]

or you can ask trisha uptown how to got hold of me :)

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.

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

We agree. :thumbsup

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

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 :winkwink:

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?

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

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?

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 :)

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.

How much can a guy make sucking a dildo on a cam site?

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

http://www.gimp.org/

Hugs,
Danielle

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

:thumbsup 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.

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

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