Photo Shoot Please Critique
Oct 20, 2011 18:43:26 #
Would really like for you to critique this photo so when I do it again I can improve this shot..I shoot RAW and I do not use any photo software on any of my photos...
Oct 20, 2011 18:56:37 #
Namwife wrote:
Would really like for you to critique this photo so when I do it again I can improve this shot..I shoot RAW and I do not use any photo software on any of my photos...
Sorry posted on wrong page and tried to delete it..
Oct 20, 2011 19:27:55 #
Hi Namwife. That is a nice photograph.
Do you not use any editing by choice or because you don't have the software? I think most photos can benefit from some tweaking. I know mine sure can.
I took the liberty of making some minor adjustments to your shot. I hope you dont mind. I'm no expert at editing. Really trying to learn myself.
On my screen the photo seemed to lack a little contrast making it blend with the background. My tweaks were meant to bring them up front. Some folks like a softer flatter look in portraits but I personally prefer a little more contrast.
Do you not use any editing by choice or because you don't have the software? I think most photos can benefit from some tweaking. I know mine sure can.
I took the liberty of making some minor adjustments to your shot. I hope you dont mind. I'm no expert at editing. Really trying to learn myself.
On my screen the photo seemed to lack a little contrast making it blend with the background. My tweaks were meant to bring them up front. Some folks like a softer flatter look in portraits but I personally prefer a little more contrast.
Oct 20, 2011 19:47:36 #
JKF159 wrote:
Hi Namwife. That is a nice photograph. br Do yo... (show quote)
Hi JKF159..Thanx for thinking my photo is nice...I do own Photo Delux 4th addition however, I'm trying to learn first how to take really good photos w/o any tweaking...I want to learn as much about this craft as I can ...having said that...I also like what you did to my photo
Oct 20, 2011 20:10:51 #
Oct 21, 2011 09:26:56 #
The goal is always to get the best photo you can out of the camera. However, remember that even Ansel Adams spent a lot of time tweaking in the darkroom!
Oct 21, 2011 10:42:37 #
nelsonauge
Loc: Louisville, Kentucky
I like this photo- great expressions and pose for the young couple.
This looks like late afternoon sun light or open shade. Did you use a flash fill?
I think the second take here is closer in skintone- the first looks a bit too warm, although warm is good too. Open shade can be very blue, so set your digital camera accordingly or use a warming filter on your lens if shooting film, and don't forget to meter through the lens or open up a 1/2 stop of so.
google Dean Collins key shifting for some tried and true outdoor shooting techniques with no flash. (Or with!)
Best shooting,
Nelson Auge
george.auge@my.brooks.edu
This looks like late afternoon sun light or open shade. Did you use a flash fill?
I think the second take here is closer in skintone- the first looks a bit too warm, although warm is good too. Open shade can be very blue, so set your digital camera accordingly or use a warming filter on your lens if shooting film, and don't forget to meter through the lens or open up a 1/2 stop of so.
google Dean Collins key shifting for some tried and true outdoor shooting techniques with no flash. (Or with!)
Best shooting,
Nelson Auge
george.auge@my.brooks.edu
Oct 21, 2011 10:54:49 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
Pics-Tale wrote:
Beautiful couple & nice pic. :P :-P :thumbup:
Here's my take on this pic. IMHO. :P
Here's my take on this pic. IMHO. :P
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To me, the original , not touched up is far better than the re-touched which is quite harsh in color/contrast.... The orginal was,I should say is, a beautiful warm portrait of a happy couple...
Oct 21, 2011 15:22:15 #
I like the original better, but agree all pictures could benefit from a little tweeking. Nice composition.
Oct 21, 2011 21:42:16 #
Merle wrote:
The goal is always to get the best photo you can out of the camera. However, remember that even Ansel Adams spent a lot of time tweaking in the darkroom!
Well said. :-P
Oct 22, 2011 00:22:20 #
Sorry this might come off short and not well thought out, I'm on my phone so it's not ment to be.
If you are working on getting the best shot straight out of camera and not do any PP work do NOT shot in RAW. RAW is a digital negative, needs to have some contrast added and will need to be at least sharpened. Switch ti shooting JPEG until you are ready to start using PP. You will be happier with your out come.
If you are working on getting the best shot straight out of camera and not do any PP work do NOT shot in RAW. RAW is a digital negative, needs to have some contrast added and will need to be at least sharpened. Switch ti shooting JPEG until you are ready to start using PP. You will be happier with your out come.
Oct 22, 2011 14:28:53 #
MWAC wrote:
Sorry this might come off short and not well thought out, I'm on my phone so it's not ment to be.
If you are working on getting the best shot straight out of camera and not do any PP work do NOT shot in RAW. RAW is a digital negative, needs to have some contrast added and will need to be at least sharpened. Switch ti shooting JPEG until you are ready to start using PP. You will be happier with your out come.
If you are working on getting the best shot straight out of camera and not do any PP work do NOT shot in RAW. RAW is a digital negative, needs to have some contrast added and will need to be at least sharpened. Switch ti shooting JPEG until you are ready to start using PP. You will be happier with your out come.
I appreciate all comments to help me learn more about this craft that I love...
Sorry this thread posted 2x my fault new to this site forgot to add photo 1x didn't know know how to delete the post but it went through anyway....
I posted a comment to one like your comment in other post..here it is "Sorry my mistake ..I do have my D40 set on jpeg fine large not raw..." I really love the D40 but I need another camera body so I don't have to keep changing lenses at events...I'm really considering the Nikon D5100...Does annybody have one?
Oct 22, 2011 14:47:56 #
I like your approach to photography.........By learning your camera and it's capabilities first and then going to post production software I think it will be very benficial to your picture taking.I am a big fan of your photos.Thanx for posting them.......a "Nam" vet
Oct 22, 2011 15:53:42 #
photophly wrote:
I like your approach to photography.........By learning your camera and it's capabilities first and then going to post production software I think it will be very benficial to your picture taking.I am a big fan of your photos.Thanx for posting them.......a "Nam" vet
Thanx Photophly :) Nice to know I have a FAN.... I've only had the D40 2yrs this Christmas up until about 4mos. ago the only setting I shot in was Auto, and landscape...just started playing w/ other settings tried some manual as well :thumbdown: not too good at that yet LOL I just hope to someday convey and evoke emotions through my shots.
Oct 22, 2011 21:56:22 #
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