Getting to my final image:

I started with this image below, which i have evaluated in the previous post. I really liked this image as it seemed fashionable and modern, but still has context to the theme of little red riding hood. However, I have noticed that my portfolio mainly used the same model, this led me to experiment with my image and different models and images.

Starting point:

The next steps:

Next I  made the an adjustment layer  of black and white and colour splashed the woman figure in the middle. I found this really attractive as the red and white really contrasted with the black and white  portrait. However, i saw that some of the colour from the face was effected, this meant i would need to colour splash the first image then change the opacity. 

After the  layer image change: 

Next i noticed that the bottom of the hood and the top of the face needed  darkening. This was done by using the  burn tool on the main portrait layer. I also added a red filter, only slightly  to counteract the green. I also added a levels adjustment layer, just to add a darkness to the image. This was inspired by the dark and moody theme I wanted to achieve.  This was the end result <<

Next was the portrait change: 

This screen grab shows the portrait change. Here the model has her hair down and the hood not up. She is also slightly smiling and the image really doesn't look as dark as I want. I also think that her face isn't framed enough, unlike the model above. This led me to change the image again. 

Image change:

This image shows the portrait change and I find this portrait really adds something to the image. I have uploaded a bigger version below the screen grab. 

There are a few weaknesses of the image, one being that the top of the model hood distracts from the models face and also adds a comical view on the image, it being a cone etc. However, a strength of the image is that the face is framed by the models back and if i changed its place, I feel like it wouldnt be as effective. Below I have experimented with the positioning.  I also like that the ripples in the hood make the face look worn down and like the wolf has got her. Another idea is tears. The models emotion also adds to my main idea of dark and moody images.


Positioning changes/experimentation: