Hi, I am pretty new to this photography thing. Have wanted to learn more about photography since in the 7th grade my science teacher was an amateur photographer and taught us how to develop our own black and white film. I retired about a year ago and bought an EOS Rebel T6i. I moved to the country where there are a lot of deer and all kinds of wonderful wildlife and have gotten some (what I consider) great shots so far. Stumbled across your site and hope to learn a lot from you. Am wanting to buy a computer for editing and storage and would love some input as whether to buy a laptop or desktop and any other advice you might have to offer on that topic. Thanks in advance for advice. Looking forward to getting to know all of you better!
A couple of years ago, I moved my editing from a Windows Desktop to a 27" iMac. I couldn't be happier. Oh, and welcome to UHH.
--Bob
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Hi, I am pretty new to this photography thing. Have wanted to learn more about photography since in the 7th grade my science teacher was an amateur photographer and taught us how to develop our own black and white film. I retired about a year ago and bought an EOS Rebel T6i. I moved to the country where there are a lot of deer and all kinds of wonderful wildlife and have gotten some (what I consider) great shots so far. Stumbled across your site and hope to learn a lot from you. Am wanting to buy a computer for editing and storage and would love some input as whether to buy a laptop or desktop and any other advice you might have to offer on that topic. Thanks in advance for advice. Looking forward to getting to know all of you better!
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Welcome! Looking forward to your posts and pictures. Happy shooting!
Welcome! This is a great place to learn.
Welcome to the Hog, enjoy.
htbrown
Loc: San Francisco Bay Area
Welcome.
As to which computer to buy...
Laptops are portable, desktops are not. However, it's easier to control the post-processing on a desktop since what you see on the displays of laptops are often highly dependent on viewing angle. (Others will, no doubt, disagree.) I use a desktop because I can expand it at will, and choose which display to use.
Windoze vs Mac? Mac fans are enthusiastic about their choice, and for many years Mac was the preferred platform for graphics professionals. Not sure if that's still true. I use Windoze because that's what I need for my job. It does just as well, IMHO, but I haven't tried a side-by-side comparison. For the same horsepower, Windoze is less expensive than Mac. Mac users will tell you the difference is in quality. YMMV.
Welcome to the mostly friendly Hog! Enjoy the ride.
Welcome to the HOG. A laptop is best if you travel and want to take your work with you. PC is better for large screen. I love PhotoShop Elements for post process. Post some pictures and ask for advise every time. If you don't, you will get "that's nice" which does not help you. Here are a few tips to think about. David
The Twelve elements listed below are in accordance to their importance.
1. IMPACT
2. TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
3. CREATIVITY
4. STYLE
5. COMPOSITION
6. PRESENTATION
7. COLOR BALANCE
8. CENTER OF INTEREST
9. LIGHTING
10. SUBJECT MATTER
11. TECHNIQUE
12. STORY TELLING
Impact is the sense one gets upon viewing an image for the first time. Compelling images evoke laughter, sadness, anger, pride, wonder or another intense emotion. There can be impact in any of these twelve elements.
Technical excellence is the print quality of the image itself as it is presented for viewing. Retouching, manipulation, sharpness, exposure, printing, mounting, and correct color are some items that speak to the qualities of the physical print.
Creativity is the original, fresh, and external expression of the imagination of the maker by using the medium to convey an idea, message or thought.
Style is defined in a number of ways as it applies to a creative image. It might be defined by a specific genre or simply be recognizable as the characteristics of how a specific artist applies light to a subject. It can impact an image in a positive manner when the subject matter and the style are appropriate for each other, or it can have a negative effect when they are at odds.
Composition is important to the design of an image, bringing all of the visual elements together in concert to express the purpose of the image. Proper composition holds the viewer in the image and prompts the viewer to look where the creator intends. Effective composition can be pleasing or disturbing, depending on the intent of the image maker.
Presentation affects an image by giving it a finished look. The mats and borders used, either physical or digital, should support and enhance the image, not distract from it.
Color Balance supplies harmony to an image. An image in which the tones work together, effectively supporting the image, can enhance its emotional appeal. Color balance is not always harmonious and can be used to evoke diverse feelings for effect.
Center of Interest is the point or points on the image where the maker wants the viewer to stop as they view the image. There can be primary and secondary centers of interest. Occasionally there will be no specific center of interest, when the entire scene collectively serves as the center of interest.
Lighting—the use and control of light—refers to how dimension, shape and roundness are defined in an image.
Whether the light applied to an image is man made or natural, proper use of it should enhance an image.
Subject Matter should always be appropriate to the story being told in an image.
Technique is the approach used to create the image. Printing, lighting, posing, capture, presentation media, and more are part of the technique applied to an image.
Story Telling refers to the image’s ability to evoke imagination. One beautiful thing about art is that each viewer might collect his own message or read her own story in an image.
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