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~ Weddings and ~Preset recipes to delight your vision


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70s Memories ~ a soft warm feeling, with a lighter centre and a lowcontrastcine feel, laced with a suggestion of slightly diffused nostalgia.


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Antique ~ its higher contrast burnt sienna feel, subtly singed shadowsand soft vignette finish, leaves you satisfied long after first look.


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B/W High Contrast ~the classic high contrast vignetted motif, with asmall dash of grain, set on a bed oftelecinenetsoftened shadows.


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B/W Low Contrast ~ a populist choice - the subtle blending, the delicatesoftened edges, and the detail in the midtones will ensure repeat visits.


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Blue Light ~ muted tones and a slight polished gleam allow thedominance of crisp whites rinsed in a wash of cyan.


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Complementary Teal ~ blue, green and grey lurk in the shadows tocomplete a filmic ambition.


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Diorama~ a pleasing narrow isolation concentrates the mind andreduces the scale.


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Dream Autumn ~the colours tell us its late in the season, but thefondness still smoulders.


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Dream Spring ~ a light and fresh fantasy, with a caress of new life.


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Dream Summer ~the hazy, endless afternoons were draped in tenderwarmth and a sunny prospect.


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Dream Winter ~ bright, crisp and refreshing, with a whisper of passion.


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Flashback ~ a dreamlike filter distills those unforgettable moments.


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Fond Reminiscence ~the warm whites and balanced shadows leave a

firm recollection of affectionate acquaintance.


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Glamour ~ glossy, chic and alluring, this dish is one best served hot.


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Late Afternoon ~ its sunny disposition summons a welcoming wash of

warm restful unwinding.


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Lightly Crushed ~the authenticity of a successful setting is all in the

detail it introduces.


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Mechanical Vignette ~thetraditional best-loved technique - this

bon favoritallows theau jus flavours of most originals to shine through.


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Optical Vignette ~ a light, crowd-pleasing favourite to suit most palettes.


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Overblown ~with a strong robust appearance, the hand-crushed blacks

and process-beached whites will sear this into your consciousness.


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Saturama ~ a catalyst of colour suffuses into a burst of intensified zest

and beauty, yielding a most agreeable encounter.


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Sepia Tinge ~ a classic amongst classics, which encompasses asoupon of

tikka in the outer facade, framing a light, delicately exposed heart.


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Soft Crush ~this tantalising morsel caresses and softens to reveal the

true identity of the subject.


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Soft Skin ~ a light dressing, coalescing in a blur of softness and

diffusion, destined to subtly enhance.


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Sparkles ~this beauty respects the character of its provenance, whilst

accentuating the spectacular embedded artefacts.


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The Texturizer ~ a spicy, heavily flavoured feast, formulated with intent

to enliven and exhilarate.


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Tungsten ~ a night-time treat, exaggerated by a translucent cascade of

sauted wolframite, blended with a column of narrow focus.


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Warm Crush ~ an infusion of soft warmth, weighted down by a

dark embrace.


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Warm Nostalgia ~ light and airy, yet traditional and secure,sit back and

relax into this familiar setting, which somehow always seems fresh.


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Youthful ~the eye of the beholder is rewarded by a sophisticated but

charming blend of soft light and indulgent shimmer.


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~ 70s Memories ~

Light midtones and a warm soft vignette,suits mid-range and wide shots.

~ Antique ~Desaturated and tinted, with detail in theshadows, suits mid-range and portraits.

~ B/W High Contrast ~Darker shadows and softened blacks,

suits slightly over exposed shots.

~ B/W Low Contrast ~Desaturates, whilst holding detail in the

highlights shadows and midtones.

~ Blue Light ~Stylised cool look with soft shadows and

bright whites.

~ Bouquet ~

Exaggerates bright colours, adds sparkleand desaturates shadows.

~ Complementary Teal ~The teal in the shadows nicely balances a

range of skin tone in the subjects.

~ Diorama ~The Swing-Tilt tool creates artificial depthof field, drawing attention to the narrow

band of focus.

~ Dream Autumn ~Stylised diffusion with a warm brown

tinge, and detail in the midtones.

~ Dream Spring ~Diffused whites, soft blacks, warm yellows.


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~ Dream Summer ~

Bright clipped whites, a diffused glow,with sunny warmth in the midtones.

~ Dream Winter ~A cool stylised look that works well with

both low and high contrast images,depending on the amount of effect desired.

~ Flashback ~Glowing bright whites and soft blacks,

suits high contrast images.

~ Fond Reminiscence ~Darkened shadows, diffused warm whites

and strong vignette isolate well lit subjects.

~ Glamour ~Shiny, high contrast and vivid.

~ Late Afternoon ~

Gentle warm mid-tone glow, with lotsof detail left in the image.

~ Lightly Crushed ~Added contrast, desaturated shadows, suits

bright whites and over-lit subjects.

~ Mechanical Vignette ~Simulates a lens-hood generated vignette,with added soft edges and subtle diffusion.

~ Optical Vignette ~Good for focusing attention on the subject

without affecting colour balance or

brightness in the centre of the image..

~ Overblown ~Stylised, clipped and tinted - fun!


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~ Saturama ~

Adds glow and enhances bright colours- the beauty shot effect.

~ Sepia Tinge ~Stylised monochrome look which brings

out the shadow details in a highcontrast original.

~ Soft Crush ~A high contrast look, with soft whites and

subtly reduced saturation.

~ Soft Skin ~Smooths out skin blemishes on close shots

and reduces flesh tone saturation.

~ Sparkles ~Picks out bright specular highlights.

~ The Texturizer ~

Adds detail to over exposed shots, andweathered texture to skin.

~ Tungsten ~Stylised evening effect with warm light

and adjustable faux depth of field.

~ Warm Crush ~High contrast, but keeps detailin the highlights.

~ Warm Nostalgia ~Faded soft edges, slightly desaturated, with

warm highlights and midtones.

~ Youthful ~The soft white glow hides harsh or

sharp details.


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About the author

Simon Walker has no respect for pixels. On a daily basis, he can be found crushing,

clipping, defusing and juggling digital lustre. Simon is currently wearing Overblown.

www.simonwalkerfreelance.com


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