Any photographers in here?

[gr?]

I shoot in RAW, which allows for more color depth adjustment and a wider range of exposure and white balance control.

My post processing is pretty simple since I don't mess around with multiple layers to get the colors and exposures I want.

 

[ChopstickHero]

Shots I did for my friends' engagement:

 

[gr?]

^ 2nd shot is nice - good lighting, image is sharp, colors pop, and the subjects stand out from the background.

 

[chuyler1]

ditto! I really like the 2nd shot.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

^were those edited? They look amazing. What's everyone's secret, lol. How do you obtain such depth... is it somewhat from editing, or the technique when capturing the image? You guys inspire me big time...

Ya..shoot in RAW if you plan on doing a lot of shooting. Just easier to edit later on to get the desired effect. Usually just a bit of contrast boost, and sharpening.

You can find techniques in here:

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/

and this site explains the blending modes of layers in photoshop

http://www.uwec.edu/help/PhotoshopCS2/blendmodes.htm


Hope these links I post help people haha.

And here's a cool effect I wanna achieve, but I need more lights.

www.davehillphoto.com

 

[ChopstickHero]

ditto! I really like the 2nd shot.

thanks!

^ 2nd shot is nice - good lighting, image is sharp, colors pop, and the subjects stand out from the background.

yeah, i think that was at 200mm. the first photo was using my wide angle lens to get a more unique angle.

Ya..shoot in RAW if you plan on doing a lot of shooting. Just easier to edit later on to get the desired effect. Usually just a bit of contrast boost, and sharpening.

You can find techniques in here:

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/

and this site explains the blending modes of layers in photoshop

http://www.uwec.edu/help/PhotoshopCS2/blendmodes.htm


Hope these links I post help people haha.

And here's a cool effect I wanna achieve, but I need more lights.

www.davehillphoto.com

those are some good sites. thanks for the tips.

 

[altspace]

Location and just the right lighting always helps.

 

[NVP5White]

^were those edited? They look amazing. What's everyone's secret, lol. How do you obtain such depth... is it somewhat from editing, or the technique when capturing the image? You guys inspire me big time...

I think by depth, you mean shallow depth of field. That comes from using a wide-aperture lens. I think gr uses a 50mm f/1.8 lens which allows him to get a shallow DoF and really good sharpness.

Post processing, while minimal, probably includes slight curves adjustment which can be applied using an adjustment layer or as a change right to the background. Personally, I use the adjustment layer since I can adjust curves, adjust other stuff if I want, then re-adjust the curves layer. Merge All and you're done.

I know some people may really REALLY admire the ablity of a photographer who can capture magic with nothing more the camera and lens. But in reality, post processing is a necessity to achieve certain looks and/or a certain quality of image on a budget. Foe example, Joey Lawrence is a 17 year old photographer from Canada who doing great things with his camera and computer. I think you'll all agree that his work is amazing, but its nothing without extensive post processing. Anyway, check out his site here: http://www.joeyl.com/#

This guy is so good he is constantly traveling for work. He even has an instructional DVD out...

 

[mountjonas]

joey lawrence. whoa?!??

 

[Raynman]

joey lawrence. whoa?!??

LOL

I'm ashamed that I got the Blossom reference. (doh)(ghey)

 

[FunkyBuddha]

woah..nice! He's good. I wonder what his PP techniques are.

 

[gr?]

I think by depth, you mean shallow depth of field. That comes from using a wide-aperture lens. I think gr uses a 50mm f/1.8 lens which allows him to get a shallow DoF and really good sharpness.

For my automotive shots, I prefer to use the 70 200 f/2.8L IS. I use the 50 f/1.8 when I shoot indoors in tight spaces where I don't have enough room for the 70 200. Plus, I don't have any circular polarizers for the 50mm so I don't use it for automotive pics.

 

[NVP5White]

woah..nice! He's good. I wonder what his PP techniques are.

As mentioned before, he has a DVD out. You can find out all the details about the DVD and pricing here: http://tutorial.joeyl.com/

The price is $250 for the next few days, then it goes to $300. Its a steep price but an excellent value if you consider that you'd probably learn more Photo Shop from this purchase then if you took every Digital Imaging course at the local University.

I'm seriously thinking about making the purchase not only because I like Joey's work, but because I think his techniques of non-destructive editing are universal and will help me in every image I touch in post.

These examples are indicative of the type of edits he does with his techniques. All images are copyright Joey Lawrence.

 

[ZoominMX-5]

Holy dogcrap, that kid is amazing!!! 3 Agents across the world and is only 17???????????????

That makes me.... jealous. I feel like selling all my gear now

 

[Breeegz]

or make like Sylar and eat his brain

 

[mountjonas]

LOL

I'm ashamed that I got the Blossom reference. (doh)(ghey)

i'm ashamed that i made a Blossom reference.

or make like Sylar and eat his brain

lolz. i though he just slices your head open.

 

[Breeegz]

possibly, I doubt we'll ever know fer sure.

 

[altspace]

Don't give up. There's so much talent out there it would blow your mind. Still...you must continue to push yourself. I do everyday because I have to in order to keep up with my biz.

 

[ChopstickHero]

Wow, that's awesome. altspace is right, there are so many people out there with amazing talent. it's really inspiring to see such works. you guys should buy PRINT magazine or Communication Arts. It has some amazing photography work in there (usually for print media/advertising if you're in the industry).

 

[tekkie]

this is the one I used for the monthly submission, I took it just down the street from Notre Dame in Paris earlier this week