re: Official Photography Thread. ♥

<blockquote><b>Quoting awesomebrandi:</b>" Oh yeah, I was going to say I think the bulk of my tripod use has been self portrait related lol."</blockquote>




Lol. You think I could get an inexpensive one or do I need to just wait and invest in a more expensive tripod?

<blockquote><b>Quoting Cheryle [TOG]:</b>" This weeks theme in my digital photography group is bokeh. settings and pictures/information how I did ... [snip!] ... shape are on my blog post: http://www.cherylekupschphotography.de/2013/02/bokeh-digital-photography-effects-project-week-eight/"</blockquote>



So pretty! I tried to do this before with my olympus but I didn't have a lens with a large enough f stop. I want to try again with my new camera when I get it.

I love all your new things you do! Can you link me to your digital photography page again? I know you posted it before but idk where it's at lol

Quoting ★Mommarazzi★:" <blockquote><b>Quoting awesomebrandi:</b>" Oh yeah, I was going to say I think the ... [snip!] ... Lol. You think I could get an inexpensive one or do I need to just wait and invest in a more expensive tripod?"

Well, I wouldn't get a super cheap one, because you need to make sure you get one that can support the weight of the camera.

Quoting ★Mommarazzi★:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Cheryle [TOG]:</b>" This weeks theme in my digital photography ... [snip!] ... things you do! Can you link me to your digital photography page again? I know you posted it before but idk where it's at lol"

The group on Facebook is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/305043839617167/

Anyone can join at anytime and catch up or just do the effects they want. There is a separate album for each effect so it stays organized and easy to look through.

<blockquote><b>Quoting awesomebrandi:</b>" Well, I wouldn't get a super cheap one, because you need to make sure you get one that can support the weight of the camera."</blockquote>




True. I'd die if my camera got dropped lol. I was thinking around 50-100$

<blockquote><b>Quoting Cheryle [TOG]:</b>" The group on Facebook is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/305043839617167/ Anyone can join at ... [snip!] ... up or just do the effects they want. There is a separate album for each effect so it stays organized and easy to look through."</blockquote>




Thank you!!!  

What do you guys think about a lightscoop?

I was thinking about getting one instead of a speedlight bc it'd save me quite a but of money but idk how they compare. I have a speedlight I was using for the camera I'm selling and I use one at work all the time but I've never used a lightscoop. Is it a viable option or should I just go ahead and spend the extra on the flash?

Quoting ★Mommarazzi★:" <blockquote><b>Quoting awesomebrandi:</b>" Well, I wouldn't get a super cheap one, ... [snip!] ... the weight of the camera."</blockquote> True. I'd die if my camera got dropped lol. I was thinking around 50-100$"

I think you can probably get a decent one in that price range.

Quoting ★Mommarazzi★:" What do you guys think about a lightscoop? I was thinking about getting one instead of a speedlight ... [snip!] ... the time but I've never used a lightscoop. Is it a viable option or should I just go ahead and spend the extra on the flash?"

For me, I don't see how it can compare at all, because while the light scoop diffuses the flash, it still can only come from one direction, where as with a speedlight you can bounce the flash PLUS you can put it off camera. There's no question in my mind.

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<blockquote><b>Quoting awesomebrandi:</b>" For me, I don't see how it can compare at all, because while the light scoop diffuses the flash, it still ... [snip!] ... direction, where as with a speedlight you can bounce the flash PLUS you can put it off camera. There's no question in my mind."</blockquote>




That's true. I didn't really research the lightscoop much I wanted to get opinions here first and I remembered somebody talking about one once.

Quoting ★Mommarazzi★:" What do you guys think about a lightscoop? I was thinking about getting one instead of a speedlight ... [snip!] ... the time but I've never used a lightscoop. Is it a viable option or should I just go ahead and spend the extra on the flash?"

A lightscoop is great for around the home for private pictures. I don't think it would be enough for an actual photo shoot, especially if you have more than one person. I love mine for private use and I also use mine for newborn shoots in combination with CFLs because I don't like to use my speed light on a newborn. A speed light will be more versatile (a lightscoop doesn't really work outside unless you have something held up for it to reflect on).

<blockquote><b>Quoting Cheryle [TOG]:</b>" A lightscoop is great for around the home for private pictures. I don't think it would be enough for ... [snip!] ... light will be more versatile (a lightscoop doesn't really work outside unless you have something held up for it to reflect on)."</blockquote>




Thank you. My house doesn't have much good light in it if the curtains aren't open. I think the speedlight will be better then since it's a lot more versatile.

Thanks ladies  

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Sure gentle CC is welcome of course, I dont know photoshop so please keep that in mind  

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