Just for laughs, I edited this in Photoshop instead of Lightroom. I wanted to see if the results were any better. I used Adjustment Layers and Smart Filters instead of Camera Raw. It took twice as long to do it that way and it was an unintuitive and cumbersome process. On another note, Fin looks great in the utility boots, military duty belt, and handcuffs. She was fun to work with.
I showed this image to a friend on IG.
Her: Ha. You got the idea from a post Tyler Shields put up recently.
Me: HOW DARE YE! I will not dignify that attack with a response!
She was right. Tyler Shields posted a giant closeup of a pair of lips. I thought, “Hey! I’ve got some lips too.” It was the same thing like the April O’Neil/Huey Lewis scenario. I found a photo that I liked but right next to it was a dark photo from the same series. The flash failed to fire. I started playing with that image and produced this. A little artsy-fartsy. A little sexy. A little different.
The colors and patterns make the photo work.
Recently, April O’Neil posted a photo of herself wearing a Huey Lewis shirt. I had a bunch of thoughts as soon as I saw it.
Number 1:
I’m sorry to hear Huey is losing his hearing. That’s gotta suck for a musician.
Number 2:
Do Millennials really listen to Huey Lewis?
Number 3:
I can’t listen to Huey Lewis and the News anymore. I used to be a fan in the ‘80s but today their music makes me feel oogie. Heart has the same affect on me today.
Number 4:
Hey! I have a photo of Jordanlehn in a Huey Lewis shirt I bought at one of their concerts. Here it is.
This photo reminds me of my girlfriend in high school. Alison does not look like her at all although she was really pretty. Stunning, in fact. The photo makes me ask myself, “Why didn’t I shoot the hell out of her back then?” I had direct access to a beautiful girl but I didn’t shoot her much. I think she didn’t like to be photographed so that didn’t help things. Maybe if I kept pestering her, she might have given in. I have a few “modeling” photos but not many. @samsanchezphoto
I told Carina the world would be a better place if I shared this photo. She had her doubts. Who was right? @samsanchezphoto