A Few Quick Vilja 4.01 Screenshots & Thanks

[JR]

I'm not sure where something like this really belongs. But, since it isn't really a "story", series, or something I "plan" to do often, I didn't figure "Creative Corner" was correct. Anyway, I had been in the middle of reinstalling Skyrim (mostly following STEP for the first time just for "something different") and revising what I consider to be my "essential mods" list. Naturally, Vilja was still installed! But, being a newer character, I had yet to meet up with her at the Bannered Mare. So, when I saw V4 had been released, I was so glad that the timing was perfect for me to upgrade. Well, that was about a week ago now. So, I'm just now getting up to marriage. But, I've already noticed some improvements along the way and can't wait to see what more is in store.
Here are just a few quick screens I've grabbed along the way that I found interesting.

Clearly, the Queen approves of my Breezehome Upgrades...

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After swinging by Riften and springing Inigo, it became apparent rather quickly that he and Vilja get along just fine...

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I use archery almost exclusively. Sometimes things can get dicey in close quarters. But, my "Bestest Buddy" in Skyrim is always at the ready...

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Beauty to tame even the savage beast (Faelor the Wolf in Wyrmstooth)...

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Overall, it's good to be back in Skyrim and have a familiar face (with some new tricks) along on my adventures. As always, great thanks to Emma, Amgepo, Lycanthrops and anyone else on the "Vilja Team" I'm missing. Having dabbled in mod development for a couple sports games years ago myself, I realize that most folks who do so do not set out with the notion that their work will be downloaded and used by millions of people. But, you folks deserve every bit of "fame" you may receive for your excellent work and effort. I just thank you for sharing it with the modding community.

[Sniffles]

Wow! I need to know how you did those shots! And what you did to breezehome!

[JR]

I currently have 230+ plugins in my load order. (Again, a "mostly" STEP Extended compliant mod list at this time.)
But, I'd say ELFX and Imaginator are mostly what's going on with the lighting, if that's what you're liking.
(I don't use any ENB, only the enboost functionality. But, it's Boris' ENB framework that produces the screenshots.)

As for Breezehome, that is Breezehome Fully Upgradeable.
(I also have a fair amount of 1K and 2K ranged "clutter" textures installed, such as Detailed Rugs, seen in the first shot.)
Vilja's armor in the last two screens is from Unclaimed Delivery.
My white Frost is Slof's Unique Frost. (Have to Google it. It's not on Nexus.)

[Sniffles]

KEEEEERAP! I should have known. 
Lovely all the same, if unobtainable. Trust me, you do not want me managing 23 mods, let alone 230. I'm delighted if the computer boots up each morning and keep a spare computer in case it doesn't so I can send panicked emails to my tech.

PS I have to be a turkey here too. Shot #4. Boost the brightness just until slight washout. Fiddle with the contrast a bit then bang on the white point. You're doing it right when Vilja becomes more vibrant while the wall behind remains soft white and the shadows slightly more stark. Essentially, work towards as bright and vibrant as the other shots. Use them as your guide though, not the end goal. Not all shots are up in your face alive and shouldn't be. Use the old turn away trick. Look away from the image, focus on something distant, then quickly look at the image then instantly close your eyes. What remains in your mind should be the intended focus of the shot without distraction or detraction.