re: Official Photography Thread. ♥

Quoting awesomebrandi:" Having images that 'pop' is more about getting great light vs processing."

Im torn with wanting the bright pics, or having darker ones with colors that pop. It seems I cant figure out both. lmao

Quoting Man. Bear. Pig.:" Im torn with wanting the bright pics, or having darker ones with colors that pop. It seems I cant figure out both. lmao"

I just go for pretty clean, true to life edits in general. I like mine slightly warm and I've been doing a VERY VERY soft 'matte' finish, but just barely to give it a slight film look. Not a fan of the heavily matte, flat look for myself. But, in general.. I just like a clean edit. I prefer to spend as little time editing asp ossible.

Quoting awesomebrandi:" I just go for pretty clean, true to life edits in general. I like mine slightly warm and I've been doing ... [snip!] ... matte, flat look for myself. But, in general.. I just like a clean edit. I prefer to spend as little time editing asp ossible."

That's how Ive tried to do it myself. I still need to get lighting down. I cant quite grasp the concept. That's why my shoots are hit or miss. I dont really have the time to practice though. :/

Quoting Man. Bear. Pig.:" That's how Ive tried to do it myself. I still need to get lighting down. I cant quite grasp the concept. That's why my shoots are hit or miss. I dont really have the time to practice though. :/"

Honestly, you can experiment with lighting with only 5-10 minutes at a time. It's just training your eyes. Over time, it becomes second nature.

This week's effect that we're working on is levitation. A link to a great blog post with samples and a tutorial is on my blog post:
http://www.cherylekupschphotography.de/2013/01/levitation-week-five-digital-photography-effects-project/


I did this quick play tonight and hope to have more time tomorrow to do some more complicated ideas I have.  

Quoting Cheryle [TOG]:" This week's effect that we're working on is levitation. A link to a great blog post with samples and ... [snip!] ... I did this quick play tonight and hope to have more time tomorrow to do some more complicated ideas I have.  "

Oooh! I'm going to try this tonight. And also use it for the "emotions" entry for my entry into Ellie's "Next Top Model".  

Quoting Legendary Bonnie Beaver:" Oooh! I'm going to try this tonight. And also use it for the "emotions" entry for my entry into Ellie's "Next Top Model".  "

Post it when you do one. I want to see it.  

Quoting Cheryle [TOG]:" Post it when you do one. I want to see it.  "

I'll be doing one similar to this but of me screaming and you can see my face haha

Quoting Legendary Bonnie Beaver:" I'll be doing one similar to this but of me screaming and you can see my face haha "

I always think those are so cool.

Quoting Legendary Bonnie Beaver:" I'll be doing one similar to this but of me screaming and you can see my face haha "

that one was one I found so interesting in the samples too.

Quoting Cheryle [TOG]:" that one was one I found so interesting in the samples too."

Yeah. I checked out my nightstand to see if it would hold and it will haha

I just found a large adjustable tri-pod for $8 in a local yard sell group. Good deal?  

*dances like crazy*

Quoting Legendary Bonnie Beaver:" *dances like crazy* "

I hate you.

Quoting Legendary Bonnie Beaver:" *dances like crazy* "

SO jealous! I'm really excited to see your work now (Not that you're not amazing already..haha)