It’s Friday PHOBAR day again. The youtube video “The Perfect Lie” is another example of a retouching transformation using Adobe Photoshop.

Here are five great retouching examples showing people that have been Photoshopped beyond all recognition (PHOBAR).  Some of them transformed the entire face, while others went nuts on changing the body using the liquify tools.  These pixel pushers did an amazing job – credits noted below each image.  Digital manipulation at its finest!  Some of these are more extreme makeovers than others, but all here are really well done examples of photo retouching and “digital airbrushing”.

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For those that find themselves in Puerto Rico on vacation, or otherwise… don’t think you have to stick to the main island.  If you haven’t been to the island of Culebra you are missing out on one of the world’s best beaches!  It’s so close, it would be a sin not to visit.  Don’t take my word for it; just google Flamenco Beach and you’ll find it on many of the top lists. White sands, and crystal clear blue waters are what you will find there. It’s the Caribbean at its finest, and feels so private even when there are 100 people spread across the beach.  You find yourself tucked in a gorgeous cove with mountains all around you, palm trees, and a coral reef that is great for snorkeling. Culebra’s world renowned Flamenco Beach is no doubt the best beach I’ve ever been to in my entire life. I forgot to record some video of it, but here are some stills instead. Read the rest of this entry »

We had a recent shoot with a beautiful model recently that I thought I might share.  Let me know what you think. All of the images here will soon be available for licensing on http://arenacreative.com

If you live in the New England or Connecticut area and are in need of Senior portraits, an engagement session, or just a general portrait shoot for your modeling portfolio, please feel free to contact me at the link above.