Carissa

[Jaffa]

Howdy all, I'm new to the forum. This is the last shoot I've done, with my older sister Carissa. Pointers, especially with the post work, would be appreciated

[klips]

The last one is amazingly powerful. A look of new determination after a history of self-abuse really comes across. If you can light/process it so that the scars show up in B&W then you'll win prizes for it (or at least should).

[purplerose]

The second from the last one is really nice. Full of character.

[ukanfoff]

lets see the last one with different lighting and try b&w

[Jaffa]

Klips, Ukanfoff: Thanks for the idea, I'm playing around with it right now. Just tweaking things here and there, I'll post a follow up when I'm satisfied.

Purplerose: It definitely gives the best representation of my sister out of all of these, that's for sure. Thanks

[Jaffa]

The last image reedited, per the suggestions so far.

[ukanfoff]

thats really great.
what about try just to have the scars in color and the face in bw.

[sameolesame]

if you have the time, can you put just the face in color with the arms in b/w.... the face in color, framed like... money if you ask me. the first pic is striking for me on the lips alone.... lips have been done to death but the colors playing at the corner of the mouth, subtle, but it reinforces the highlights....