The before and the afters...

In the years before digital there was film... remember that stuff? Came in rolls, couldn't be exposed to light, a nightmare to load! Some die hard photographers still shoot exclusively with film. Their images have that certain "character" to them.
Today's digital photographers achieve that similar look and feel during post production with the aid of programs catered primarily to the manipulation of a photograph. The programs available today are powerful, amazing tools that can take one years to master.
One such program that I have (Kubota Actions) gives you 420 separate actions that can be achieved with the click of a mouse. Combine that with another program (Totally Rad Actions) offering another 220 actions and the capabilities are endless.
To change, or manipulate an image to an extent of being flattering, but not fake... that takes time, knowledge and above all talent as an artist. Too much and the subject looks like a doll, too little and it actually takes away from the subject.
My new Kubota program is the most powerful tool I use today to aid in my post production of my images. From proper white balance techniques, to removal of tattoos, anything is possible.
Below is a (SOOTC) Straight out of the camera... and a Kubota enhanced image. Just a little tweaking to her skin tones, eye clarity and already awesome color, add some blemish removal and watch this image pop! Her eyes are what sells it, yes they are enhanced, but as you can see... what I had to work with was pretty awesome!