Posts for: jamesl
Jun 15, 2017 15:56:45 #
Twin 1 wrote:
Friday morning, the County Fair is going to open w... (show quote)
I'd look for a decent spot with an elevated position where you can see everything and be above most heads in the crowd.
Jun 13, 2017 15:55:16 #
Ranjan wrote:
I use one which attaches by the tripod screw and has calibrations and precise movements along 2 axes. Knurled knobs allow fine movements in front-back and left-right directions and tightening screws lock the positions. Worked fine with Nikon D600 with a nikkor 105 lens. Should be okay for lighter set-ups too. I got it from ebay a couple of years ago and is working well. Cost me ~30 dollars or so.
What brand is it and where can you get it?
Jun 12, 2017 18:26:19 #
Photographer Jim wrote:
In other words, his price was five times cost. 
Yes. I just liked the way he worded it.
Jun 12, 2017 17:48:57 #
T.H. wrote:
Hello everyone, I am curious of how to price my photos. I've taken into account of the cost of Photo media and ink, but how do I put a price tag on what the photo is worth? Do I go by how long it took me to get the photo, or what extent I went to for the shot? A few years ago I sold two photos for $800.00 Matted and framed. But that was an offer from the customer. I did not set the price. So if you sell your work, Please help me out with any suggestions on how to do this. Thank You.
A friend of mine back in the late 80's or early 90's used a formula where he took the cost and doubled it, then doubled it again and then added on the cost. It sounds odd but it worked well for him and ha made a lot of sales. I guess it would allow you to have a 50% off sale and still make out OK.
Jun 12, 2017 17:35:47 #
crazydaddio wrote:
A) Someone who gets paid by ( a non-relative :-)
B) Photography is main source of income
C) Is registered as such...
D) Has taken course and has madskillz workflow
E) Some/all of the above
F) other criteria
Probably been debated before but it keeps coming up in my circle of pro/semi-pro/enthusiast/wannabe friends.
My answer leans toward A) or B)
B) Photography is main source of income
C) Is registered as such...
D) Has taken course and has madskillz workflow
E) Some/all of the above
F) other criteria
Probably been debated before but it keeps coming up in my circle of pro/semi-pro/enthusiast/wannabe friends.
My answer leans toward A) or B)
"B & C" I feel to be considered as a Professional Photographer the person would need to have a business license and should be making all or most of their income (50%+) from paid photography jobs. I would still consider a photographer to be a Professional even if he/she is retired from the business and no longer shoots for a living since their professional knowledge and skills are still there.
Jun 12, 2017 00:44:24 #
James L. wrote:
Ok, I am very much a novice here, and I have more ... (show quote)
You might want to take a look at "ON1 Photo RAW 2017.5". With it you can go as simple or as complex as you want with your photos, and they have a 30 day free trial. Recently I have also heard that Topaz now offers a Topaz Suite that has pretty much all the basics and is free. They have more advanced modules or features that you ca buy to add on if you want, and if you have any Topaz plugins already installed it should recognize them too.
May 31, 2017 17:52:26 #
maren wrote:
I downloaded Photoshop CS2 because it was free and... (show quote)
It's been a long time since I last used Photoshop CS2 and I don't think it had content aware fill available. You would probably have much better success with the clone tool.
May 29, 2017 14:19:53 #
rcdovala wrote:
There have been any number of conversations regarding Topaz Studio. One aspect of the program that I have not seen addressed is the plug-ins that came with my download. I have included a snapshot of the drop-down list of plug-ins that are available to me. I'm curious if everybody has access to these plug-ins or am I getting them because I have purchased the plug-ins for Photoshop and Lightroom. and therefore, they are automatically being installed in Topaz Studio.
I tried the free Topaz Studio and it shows any plug-ins that you already had installed for Photoshop and Lightroom. It detects them when you install the Studio.
May 27, 2017 16:02:54 #
jvnsuffolk wrote:
My question is this. While I love PS cc I don't really need it. I am thinking of getting Affinity but I have one question. In Ps I can make a pic with several of the same person in one photo. Its called Multiplicity. Can this be down in Affinity.
Thanx
Thanx
All you need to do is take multiple shots with the subject placed in the different positions where you want them to be in the finished picture, then load them as layers and blend them using layer masks.
May 17, 2017 16:41:07 #
zcarxrg wrote:
To clarify my problem ( I wasn't clear in my original post )... the copyright info can not be found in the data files associated with the pictures except in AfterShot Pro 3
I don't use AfterShot Pro 3, but if you mean the data is stored in sidecar (xmp) files, I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't show in other software. I have a number of editing programs that use sidecar files but they can't read the files created by a different one. If you export a finished image I would expect the data to be written into the exported file and then it should show in other editors when you open it..
May 16, 2017 15:50:44 #
laverne12 wrote:
Thanks for all the answers they really helped.
If the problem is not enough light you can shine a flashlight on the subject so the lens can lock on the focus then turn off the flashlight and take the shot. I carry a small LED flashlight in my camera bag just in case I need it for situations where i need the extra light.
May 16, 2017 15:44:25 #
UTEP65 wrote:
I have just received my new Nikon D7200 with 18/140 mm lens. I want to purchase photo editing software. Do not want a subscription. Leaning toward Corel3. Suggestions and or recommendations?
Photoshop Elements 15 or Corel Paint Shop Pro X9.
May 16, 2017 15:42:53 #
nannyg wrote:
hello! br this summer i am going to purchase my fi... (show quote)
I think Photoshop Elements 15 would be a pretty good choice for you or Paint Shop Pro. Elements has different modes you can run it in with like Quick Fix and Guided edit with step by step help, and after you gain more experience it has an advanced editor mode more like Photoshop. The price is pretty good to if you shop around. I bought Photoshop Elements 15 for $45.
May 15, 2017 14:55:01 #
Luke Cage wrote:
In terms of images that are edited, do you rely on in camera editing or post processing with software applications?
Luke
Luke
I always shoot RAW and do all my editing only on the keepers using post processing software such as Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 5.7, Paint Shop Pro X8, Affinity, Elements 15 or ON1 Photo RAW 2017.
May 9, 2017 21:00:54 #
Silverman wrote:
Looking for a quality flash for my Nikon D3300, Nikon Flashes seem to be quite pricey.
Anyone experience the Altura Flash for Nikon D3300?
Anyone experience the Altura Flash for Nikon D3300?
I have an "Altura Pro AP-N1001" and also a "Vivitar 583 for Nikon (DF-583)" and they both work great on my D3100, my D7100 and a D7200. I feel both are are bery good and offer a considerable savings over buying an actual Nikon Flash.