New to the group.
Oct 19, 2018 16:40:20 #
Oct 19, 2018 17:22:59 #
Welcome to UHH Chuck, glad you joined us. I use Lightroom for all my processing. I bought a stand alone version, don't think it is still sold that way anymore.
Have fun, learn and enjoy the forum.
Don
Have fun, learn and enjoy the forum.
Don
Oct 19, 2018 19:56:43 #
Oct 19, 2018 20:23:24 #
Oct 19, 2018 21:26:05 #
Hi Chuck, welcome to the "Hog". I didn't mortgage the farm for my gear. If I remember correctly my Mark II was about $1500, maybe less. Canon lens was well under $1000. Probably about what you spent for your rig. Your observation that a lot of the images you see here have been "'shopped" is correct. That seems to be a cultural thing here. I have not updated my post processing soft ware in years. Still use Photo shop 11 and CS 6 on occasion. I see no need to spend many thousands of dollars on equipment when my clients are very satisfied with my product...Anyway, welcome aboard and have fun!
Oct 19, 2018 21:32:38 #
orchidalan
Loc: Arroyo Grande, CA
Welcome to the group. By the sound of some of the comments it sound kind of snobby to press how much things cost and it is relative on how much would be a mortgage. I read from a pro once that it isn't the camera that takes a good photo, but the eye and ability of the shooter. I too have been into photography for 50 years and have a grasp of basics and subject setup, but it seems like everyone here are so much more knowledgeable than me so I get intimidated also. That said, I am learning more and have nothing but respect for those that have this ability. So again I say welcome to the group.
Oct 20, 2018 00:23:23 #
Rick Bailey
Loc: Fayetteville Arkansas
Chuck, welcome to the Hog. Years ago a New York Pro, I believe it was Helmut Newton, did an entire fashion series using a Kodak 110 mini camera that had interchangeable lenses. It isn't the camera, it is the eye and how you interpret what you see into the image. Best of luck and keep shooting.
Oct 20, 2018 01:33:51 #
Hi Chuck, welcome to UHH. The Adobe CC Photo bundle is $10.00 for a monthly subscription. It includes Lightroom and Photoshop, the programs load on your PC, as well as having storage on Adobe Cloud. An alternative would be purchasing Affinity Photo for $49.99. Here is a link to the website to look at... https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/desktop/
There are free programs like GIMP, but from what I have heard others say is that it has a steep learning curve. I don't use it, so I can't say one way or the other.
There are free programs like GIMP, but from what I have heard others say is that it has a steep learning curve. I don't use it, so I can't say one way or the other.
Oct 28, 2018 18:33:26 #
Welcome to the forum!Oct 28, 2018 18:44:56 #
Welcome from Aurora, CO. You are just down E470 from me. There are a lot of very knowledgable people here so don't be afraid to ask a question. You will get a lot of opinions and some really good tips. Just keep snapping that shutter. It does not take an expensive camera, just a good eye and some luck. BTW, I use Affinity Photo instead of PhotoShop, don't like the continuing cost of subscription and never mess with the cloud. Affinity does all I need and a lot more. There, another opinion for you.
Oct 29, 2018 14:11:43 #
Bill Munny wrote:
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I lived in Colo for 60 years, 35 in Englewood and 25 in Conifer, sister-in-law lives in Aurora! Miss the mountain scenery for photo ops!! Have a good time on our Hog!!
Nov 3, 2018 13:44:55 #
patman1
Loc: Pataskala, Ohio
I would say yes, even the best of images can be improved. I worked in the Advertising industry for years and just about every photo we used needed retouching.
Nov 13, 2018 08:36:51 #
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