Baby PowderRoom, PowderRoom 2 and Perfect Portrait are probably my most downloaded actions on this site. However, I have received so many requests to write a retouching action that is specific for darker eyes/complexions. I was excited to finally start working on this action because I am a bit tired of using my boys, chickens, weeds and dog in all of my action tutorials and screenshots. :-) You might think I don't photograph anything else... Well, you are right, I don't get out much!
I am not a professional photographer so I asked Morgan if she would send me some photos from some of her model shoots to work on so I could design the action. All of the images she sent were stunning, but this was one of my favorites.
The top images is "before", the bottom is "after" using my new retouching action. I am really happy with this action and can't wait to post it! It has a skin smooth, skin brighten, eye sharpen and eye pop layer and everything is completely adjustable. I did a tiny bit of cloning to remove some spots before running the action, but that was it other than the action. I tried to use this in moderation so that the model's skin didn't look plastic.
So I am asking for name suggestions. I would love to keep PowderRoom somewhere in the name if possible, but I need a unique name that mentions that this action is great on darker skin/eyes. I already have a PowderRoom 2. And if you have a great name that doesn't use PowderRoom, that would work also! Just leave a comment below if you have a suggestion.
On a side note, my next retouching action (after this one) will be the new and improved Perfect Portrait.
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oh my goodness .. a better perfect portrait action? Is that possible?! :D I use that action (tweaked layers of course) on practically every single image I give to clients! Thank YOU! I'm so excited ...
ReplyDeleteSome suggestions I can think of...
ReplyDeletePowderRoomier
PowderRoomPuff
PowderRoomSmooth
This action looks fantastic - well done.
Cocoa Powder Room
ReplyDeletePowder Dark Room
Rich PowderRoom
Deep Powder Room
The Flawless Portrait
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I would love to test it on some images if you would like!
Darkened PowderRoom
ReplyDeleteEbony PowderRoom
Touch of Glam
Black Moon Rising
PowderRoom Opaque
Diverse PowerRoom
PowerRoom Espresso
Chestnut PowerRoom
PowerRoom Bronzed
Warm Shine PowerRoom
Black Cherry PowerRoom
Russet PowerRoom
Burnt Umber PowerRoom
Copper PowerRoom
Chocolate PowerRoom
Camel PowerRoom
Sepia PowerRoom
PowerRoom Toasted
Copper PowerRoom
PowerRoom Tanned
I also like PowderRoom Deep, as another person commented. It makes me think of deep brown eyes. I think you could look for inspiration on cosmetics brands too. The darker foundation shades always have names like Honey or Almond or Espresso.
ReplyDeleteSome more suggestions...
ReplyDeleteChoco-Latte Powder
Mocha-Rich PowderRoom
This action looks fantastic! :o)
Rich Onyx Powder Room
ReplyDeleteEbony Dream Powder Room
PowderRoom Mocha :)
ReplyDeleteI like Cocoa PowderRoom.
ReplyDeleteWhat is eye pop action? Do you have the tutorial for elements? Sorry, I'm unable to download any of the elements presets.
My kids all wanted to give their suggestions so here they are, we let them pick 3 each and my hubby and I picked the rest...
ReplyDeletePowder Room Bold
Powder Room Dusk
Dusky Powder Room
Powder Room Shade
Shady Powder Room
Powder Room Bronzed
Powder Room Concealed
Powder Room Mystic
Murky Powder Room
Powder Room Opaque
Opaque Powder room
Powder Room Raven
Powder Room Pigment
Cocoa Powder is the first thing that came to my mind when I saw this. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteHow about Mocha Skin Magic? :)
ReplyDeletePowder Room Mocha Latte
ReplyDeleteor
Powder Room Awesomeness
...love your actions, can't wait!
Powder in Chocolate
ReplyDeleteCreamy Cocoa
Powder ala Mocha
Powder Room Coffee & Cream
ReplyDeleteThe after on this photo is amazing. What a gorgeous shot!
PowderRoom DarkRoast
ReplyDeleteMocha Roca PowderRoom
I am in awe!
ReplyDeletePowder Room Robusta (or Robust)
Powder Room Kenya
Powder Room Espresso
Powder Room Exotic
Powder Room Dark Roast
Powder Room Arabica
Powder Room Black Velvet
Powder Room Mahogany
Powder Room Walnut
hootnonny...I sign in and it always tells me my PW is wrong. I need lesson in blog comments!
Powder Room Chestnut
Powder Room Kona
Powder Room Madras
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLatte PowderRoom
Cafe Au Lait PowderRoom
Powder Room Coffee would work well for what it is and for where it comes from!
ReplyDeleteDark&Dusky PowderRoom
ReplyDeletePowderRoom Plus
PowderRoom++
Powder Room Mocha Latte
ReplyDeletePowder Room Essence
Powder room Riche
Powder Room Exclusive
Cinnamon Powder (Room)
My first thought..
ReplyDeletePowderRoom-Flawless
Flawless-PowederRoom
Twilight PowderRoom
ReplyDeleteThe Shady PowderRoom
Choco PowderRoom
THANK YOU for your wonderful actions.... I am so excited about this new version! Your AWESOME!!!!
~CIkey
I'm fairly new to your site but have enjoyed everything I've read so far!
ReplyDeleteHow 'bout...
PowderRoomEbony
PowderDarkRoom
LightnSmoothPowderRoom
I also like Sharon's suggestion of 'PowderRoomPuff' and even to switch it around to PowderPuffRoom.
Amy
http://worshipwhileiwait.blogspot.com
Starless PowderRoom
ReplyDeleteMidnight PowderRoom
Diverse PowderRoom
PowderRoom Ebony
PowderRoom Rich
Wow, that looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI was going to suggest Cocoa Powder too. :)
Like the E Family, I was thinking Powder Dark Room. Love the way this one looks by the way.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great action! Here are some name suggestions...hope they help!
ReplyDeleteBronze Beauty
PowderRoomEbony
Cocoa Glow
I just love your blog! Thanks!
Ebony Kiss Powder Room
ReplyDeletePowder Room Ebony Glow
Midnight Powder Room
Night Shadow Powder Room
Midnight Shadow PR
CocoKiss PR
Touch of Coco PR
Or any combination there of...
Wow looks great. Coffee powder room would be my choice being of the coffee coloured nature ;)
ReplyDeleteAwww, someone beat me to it, I was gonna say, Cocoa Powder! LOL
ReplyDeleteHow about...
ReplyDeleteMocha Magic PowderRoom
Choco Latte PowderRoom
Caramel PowderRoom
Cocoa Spice PowderRoom
Chocolate Spice PowderRoom
Chocolate Kissed PowderRoom
or Chocolate Kisses PowderRoom
Choco'licious PowderRoom
Mocha'licious PowderRoom
Ok, now I can't shut my brain off, so just one more try....this is too much fun! LOL
ReplyDeleteCocoa Powder Puff
Cocoa Puff PowderRoom
I like 'Cocoa Powder Room' and 'Deep Powder Room' from comment above by The E Family.
ReplyDeleteI like the suggestion of "rich" powder room or possibly
ReplyDelete"mocha"....great job, beautiful model~
Hi Rita - I already left this comment yesterday (I thought) but perhaps I missed the word verif. or something. Anyway if you were just to busy to publish, you can trash this one. My suggestion is
ReplyDelete* PowderRoomCoffee
Hints at the effect and references your blog.
How about 'Dusty Powder Room'?
ReplyDeletePowderRoom Tropical
ReplyDeleteLooks great.
I've been using PerfectPortrait - amazing.
I put the results on my blog
debc-debc.blogspot.com
on August 22 in 2 posts - I don't know how to link to a specific post or I could give the exact link.
(something else I need to learn).
Thanks; love what you do.
Chocolate PowderRoom!
ReplyDeletehow about MochaPowderRoom or PowderRoom Mocha? to keep with the CoffeeShop theme.
ReplyDeletehmmm ...
ReplyDeleteA little difficult because you don't want to end up offending, right?
So blushers these days are called bronzers. How about
Bronze Powder Room (heh - simple)
Bronzer
Bronzing Powder
But then again, people might think they can give themselves a tan. LOL!
Some other words to describe a rich dark brown:
cinnamon
coffee (yay!)
copper
chestnut
fawn
dapple (oooh! Dappled Powder Room!)
I need more coffee ;)
Ok great minds think alike I was going to suggest
ReplyDeleteCocoa Powder Room!! How about
Mocha Powder Room?
Powder Room Dark
Here are a few names I think would work well for your new action.....thanks for all you do and all you share with us!!!!
ReplyDeletePosh Powder Room or Powder Room Posh
Chichi Powder Room or Powder Room Chichi
Smooth Café Au Lait
Powder Room Noir
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to use this. It's just in time for a family reunion I'm shooting.
I'm so excited about this action! I never seem to get brown eyes bright enough. I'm kinda stumped on the name though....
ReplyDeleteJust lovely... How about Mocha Powder Room?
ReplyDeleteWhat about Urban PowderRoom?
ReplyDeletePowderRoomSpice
ReplyDeletePowder Room Robusta (or Robust)
ReplyDeletePowder Room Kenya
Powder Room Espresso
Powder Room Exotic
Powder Room Dark Roast
Powder Room Arabica
Powder Room Black Velvet
Powder Room Mahogany
Powder Room Walnut
Powder Room Chestnut
Powder Room Kona
Powder Room Madras
hootnonny
(I commented yesterday...but it's not posted so guess it didn't go through)
EbonyPowderRoom
ReplyDeleteSablePowderRoom
DuskyPowderRoom
MidnightPowderRoom
CocoaPowder, MidnightGlam, PowderDusk
ReplyDeletePowder Room Plus
ReplyDeleteI love looking up words & their meanings & went to thesaurus.com & thought about these:
ReplyDeleteMocha(in the)Powder Room
Cafe Powder Room
Espresso Powder Room
Java Powder Room
cappuccino, jamocha, java, amber, auburn, bronze, buff, sienna, chestnut, cinnamon, cocoa, copper, ecru, fawn, ginger, hazel, henna, khaki, mahogany, sorrel, tawny, terra-cotta, umber, butterscotch, café au lait, swarthy, honey etc
Mahogony Powder Room
I have a few suggestions:
ReplyDeleteGerman Chocolate Powder Room
Rocky Roads Powder Room
Anyway, can't wait to use it.
Cocoa powder. Thanks for all the wonderful freebies and tutorials!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I am more confused than ever!!! What great names... Rita
ReplyDeletePerfect Powder Room Dusk till Dawn.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your free actions. They have become an inspiration to my creativity. :D
Ebony and Ivory Powder Room.
ReplyDeleteJust thought of another.
LOL - Well, I see so many posts with combinations of my original thoughts involving Mocha or Latte, so, rather than not participate at all, I would juust like to toss
ReplyDeleteDusky Powder Room
Dusky Mocha Powder Room
Dusky Latte Powder Room
into the mix -
LOVE Your Actions!
Thank You So Much For Your Generosity!
Hugs From Idgie
"Perfect PowderRoom"
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous!!!! I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteCreme Brulee'
Ebony and Ivory
ok so I'm not creative with names...but I love the action!!!
So many great suggestions and obviously a lot of us suggested Cocoa Powder Room, which is awesome, but I think I'm still in love with my second idea, Mocha Magic PowderRoom!
ReplyDeleteMocha for the beautiful color and skin smoothing layers and Magic for the eyes! I just love it! :)
Hmmm, I suppose Cocoa Magic PowderRoom would be great too! Ok, you already have enough suggestions, so I'll stop! LOL
By the way, what a beautiful model!!!
Thank you for your actions!
ReplyDeleteRadiant Sable PowderRoom
Ethnic Glow PowderRoom
Earth Mother PowderRoom
Hello the first thing cme to my mind was
ReplyDeletePowder Coffee Room reason being it reflects me as a chocalate woman add a little powder to me and I look spectacular and dazzling. lol. I would love this action I can't wait until it's released!!
PowderRoomBronze
ReplyDeletePowderRoomToast
ReplyDeleteHow about:
ReplyDeleteCocoa Mojo
Hot Chocolate
Lady Godiva
Nesquick
Brown Sugar ??
Thought those were all fun. I can't wait for the action!
Powder Room Makeover
ReplyDeleteI hope someone didn't already post this but how about
ReplyDeleteThePowderRoomAfterDark
The first thing that came to my mind was Chocolate PowederRoom, but I saw someone metioned Cocoa and I like that too. I like Mocha too.
ReplyDeleteHow about Powder Roots? or maybe Powder Room Ebony Edition?
ReplyDeleteMidnight Ambrosia Powder Room
ReplyDeleteBTW- so glad you created this action- i had been thinking about asking for some tips for warmer skin tones as i was having some problems.
ReplyDeletesome of these are probably repeats...
FoxyBrown PowderRoom
PowderRoom Warmed Up
Cocoa PowderRoom- whoops someone has that- i really like that
Latte PowderRoom
I'm excited! I have an adopted daughter with chocolate skin. :) I think the words chocolate or cocoa must be in the name somewhere. :) :)
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful! What about Cocoa Powder Room?
ReplyDeleteCocoa Powder for sure!
ReplyDeleteI think you should call it Powder Room Shades of You!I love you tutorials and action sets!
ReplyDeletePowder Room Color
ReplyDeletePowder Room Shades of Color
I second Cocoa Powder!
ReplyDeleteBrown sugar
ReplyDeleteCocoa PowderRoom was exactly the first thing that came to my mind when I saw this also. Great job, and to the photographer, great shot!
ReplyDelete