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Posted by on Jul 24, 2012 in Mansi B, Tutorials | 11 comments

You’ve probably noticed that I like doing selfies. Here’s a quick, step-by-step process of how a self-portrait on a lazy Sunday morning turned into a silent-rebellion piece.

Original image shot with an iPhone 4sOriginal image shot with an iPhone 4s HDR FX to enhance the colors and sharpen the imageHDR FX to enhance the colors and sharpen the image
Snapseed to add more clarity and grungeSnapseed to add more clarity and grunge Iris to polarize and add grungeIris to polarize and add grunge
Picture Effects to make the portraiture strongerPicture Effects to make the portraiture stronger Random Decim8 combos to give it the "artistic touch"Random Decim8 combos to give it the “artistic touch”
Random Decim8 combos to get a textured, blocked backgroundRandom Decim8 combos to get a textured, blocked background Filterstorm for selective blending of the last 3 imagesFilterstorm for selective blending of the last 3 images
Scratchcam to get a vintage poster effectScratchcam to get a vintage poster effect Image Blender to blend last 2 imagesImage Blender to blend last 2 images
Modern Grunge to give it a 3D scrapbook effectModern Grunge to give it a 3D scrapbook effect Image Blender to mix the last 2 imagesImage Blender to mix the last 2 images

Filterstorm to enhance portrait; Final Image: No Poster ChildFilterstorm to enhance portrait; Final Image: No Poster Child

 

With this selfie, I knew I wanted a strong image while still retaining some subtelty. I think I achieved that effect. Do you?

11 Comments

  1. dplblog / July 24, 2012

    Looks great. Thanks for posting the step by step!

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    • Mansi / July 24, 2012

      Thank you!

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  2. joanna / July 24, 2012

    Great process! thanks for sharing :)

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    • Mansi / July 24, 2012

      Thanks, Joanna!

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  3. Nicholas C / July 24, 2012

    With a name like Scratchcam, it’s cool how that step softened your composition. I also think the blend helped to retain subtlety. Thanks for sharing your process!

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    • Mansi / July 24, 2012

      Thanks so much for your feedback, Nicholas! Truly appreciate it. Sometimes it surprises me what some apps can do … just have to keep experimenting, I suppose :-)

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  4. Anna / July 24, 2012

    Thanks for the step by step! Great to see your process

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    • Mansi / July 24, 2012

      Thanks, Anna.

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  5. Lanie / July 25, 2012

    Wonderful to read about your process Mansi! You are a true talent and inspiration!! XO Lanie

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    • Mansi / July 26, 2012

      You are too kind, dear Lanie. I’m always learning from you and in awe of your amazing creations.

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  6. Geri / August 13, 2012

    Loved this! Do you have your own blog/website?

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