Jason Dunn
02-02-2007, 05:25 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.smugmug.com/help/skin-tone' target='_blank'>http://www.smugmug.com/help/skin-tone</a><br /><br /></div><i>"First, the bad news: 99% of all customer complaints about printing are related to skin tones. And it's the subject most likely to make photographers weak in the knees. Now for the good: Unlike expressions and poses, which are a matter of taste, there's a simple way to measure skin tones and feel confident they're safely in range. You're probably shocked to read that headline from the company that provides calibration prints & ICC profiles — and takes pride in offering a True Color option, which printers like Ofoto don't offer. When it comes to skin, however, it's about a pleasing tone. The customer wants to look good and she's allergic to red."</i> <br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/smugmug-skin-eye.jpg" /> <br /><br />This is a very interesting article about adjusting images for more pleasing skin tones - if you're using an online photo printing service, or even printing at home, it's definitely worth checking out!