I ALWAYS THOUGHT THE HDR EFFECT WAS HARD BUT IT’S ACTUALLY LIKE A 5 STEP THING BESIDES DUPLICATING AND FLATTENING SHIT HOLY FUCK I CAN DO IT. I’M SO EXCITED WOW THAT’S LOVELY and I have to share because no one every taught me this.
- Open your picture.
- Duplicate layer (Ctrl+J)
- Overlay that shit 50%
- Flatten image (Ctrl+E)
- Duplicate that one layer that you have now (Ctrl+J)
- Desaturate (Shift+Ctrl+U)
- Invert (Ctrl+I)
- Gaussian Blur it to 40
- Now overlay that B&W Blurred image
- Duplicate and sharpen if necessary
- AMAZEMENT WOW HOLY SHIT
Here we go, some photos that don’t involve a mirror and visible technology! More info on this costume can be found here!
This shoot was a bit of a bust, but it was better then nothing. I do fancy a few of the pictures from it, which i’ll try to post over the next few days.
Also I’m kind of amazed of the response my test shots had - the positive feedback was really lovely so thanks a bunch for that!
You look just perfect! You have a great face for Merida!
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Put the costume, wig, and makeup on all together for the first time! I think next time i’ll use more blush, but for the most part i’m happy with it. I didn’t do much, it’s just foundation and a bit of bronze eyeliner - I wanted to keep it as natural looking as possible!
I shall venture outside and get some ~real~ (non mirror) shots of this on Saturday! I’m really excited.
You can see the full dress here, and see more shots of the wig here.
OMG this is amazing!
pretty Merida! <3

For future reference.
yes, yes indeed..
oh this is very creative. im going to do this with my niece.