Photoshopping…another question of balance.

Vania,
I am continually impressed with the work I see you producing. For whatever it is worth, your taking to the use of strobes and modifiers like a duck to water. If I didn’t like your photo shopping on many of the images so much I would rant about it being too heavy. Frankly, I should probably rant anyway just on principle! I think your dance on the razor’s edge although, I must admit you have produced some winners. The examples here of photoshopping that is excessive and distracting is balanced by the home runs which obviously justify the overall direction. As I have noted on other occasions, this is a very subjective question and I hope we get other comments with feedback from others about their opinions on this question. For me, it always comes down to the question of degree of distraction…when does the post production work draw so much attention to itself that it distracts instead of enhances the photography itself. I would rather see shooters cross that line if that is where their hearts lead them particularly if even a single portfolio quality image emerges from the process. I have to keep reminding myself that you are on the front end of a learning curve with your lighting and camera handling. I want to revisit your current portfolio with you soon. I think it is time we start pushing it to the next level. Please call me to schedule a meeting to do this. I will be back in Phoenix next week.
CB