WAS AMAZINGGGG! yes so many amazing things happened. First off i had my Review Board (art final) and got all my credits. I also got into the Bacholers of Fine Arts Program at Tufts University! This year i got all my English classes done with and passes with soild B's and A's (mind you some of these classes had graduate students in them)! I am just so proud of myself for doing so well and making sure i have a solid future ahead of me. I know photography can only do so much so getting a Higher degree will give me so many more options in life and when times come to move ill have a steady job and will not need worry about getting a better job!
Future Plans: I really want to start a photography foundation that provides families with free to almost no cost photos! I feel it is important to cherish every moment in life and sometimes people just cant afford to get pro photos done or even afford a camera. With my further schooling i hope to learn a great new way to work with solid pay to have enough to put away to start this project and even be able to do it all free some day so i can help as many families as possible!
To My Fans and Supporters: You guys are amazing! Thank you to everyone who has helped me get this far and those who just support me! The more i get the more i give! I do not take anything for granted so keep watching and i promise to always give back!
Remember: Always Keep Being Creative! Get Inspired! and Make Some Art!
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Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monday, October 18, 2010
My Style: Tasteful Over Exposure
Correct exposure is just as important to a photo as anything else. Exposer just like any other setting can be tweaked and modified to fit a photos need. Here is where over exposure done right can be a quick fix and save time in post processing.
While reading an article in some fashion magazine there was a small side article about the photographer. The photographer was talking about how sometimes overexposing the image can get rid of some imperfections without having to worry later about editing as much out. Here was what stumped me, how do i know how much to over expose without losing details? Truly its just trial and error and up to the photographer.
Never be scared to play with things that others might see as destructive to the "perfect" image.
While reading an article in some fashion magazine there was a small side article about the photographer. The photographer was talking about how sometimes overexposing the image can get rid of some imperfections without having to worry later about editing as much out. Here was what stumped me, how do i know how much to over expose without losing details? Truly its just trial and error and up to the photographer.
Never be scared to play with things that others might see as destructive to the "perfect" image.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
"Why do you shoot RAW?"
While at the studio with Mark he asked me a question, "Why do you shoot RAW?" Seriously at first I couldnt think up an answer, then I just blurted something out. That night, because I am that much of a loser (haha) I asked myself that question again. I really didnt know why i shot RAW, i knew there was a reason i just couldnt put it into words. So I sat there reflecting on all the times I shot raw over JPEG or JEPG over RAW.
My conclusion? Simply, RAW is my safety net.
THis is what i mean. When I first got a DSLR I had no clue why to shoot in RAW until that fateful day when i was shooting JPEG and i forgot to change the white balance. Yes, all my beautiful landscapes where blue. I for some reason or another googled "RAW" format and there was my answer.
Shooting RAW has helped me catch my mistakes,fix them, learn from them, and hopefully not do it again.
My conclusion? Simply, RAW is my safety net.
THis is what i mean. When I first got a DSLR I had no clue why to shoot in RAW until that fateful day when i was shooting JPEG and i forgot to change the white balance. Yes, all my beautiful landscapes where blue. I for some reason or another googled "RAW" format and there was my answer.
Shooting RAW has helped me catch my mistakes,fix them, learn from them, and hopefully not do it again.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
My Style: Low Budget Outdoor Portrait
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: 50mm 1.8 prime
WB: flash
F-Stop: 2.2
Shutter Speed: 1/100 sec
ISO: 200
The image above is straight off the camera with no alterations. I will show you how i went about to get this results using my on camera flash and natural light.
Light:
First off this was shot late in the day around 4pm (summer season) under a good amount of tree coverage. Shooting durring this time the sun was at a good spot to be used as a back light for the photos.
For this to work I positioned the subject a few feet away from a large tree in its shadow so the sunlight only hit behind the subject not on it.
I used my popup on camera flash as a fill light balancing the amount of light behind the subject with the amount of light the flash gave off.
Expensive Camera = Amazing Photos?
The oh so well known statement. "Having an expensive camera will get better photos." In reality yes, but only if you know how to use the camera to its full extent. Heres where that statement if wrong, just throwing money down on a high priced camera wont get any better results. Those who love "snapshot" photography and let the camera do all the work will not see much results when buying an upgrade.
Talking from experience I can say talent wasn't what made my photos decent, it was learning. After I learned then i developed my talent. This applies to anything, even if you don't see yourself as great soccer player you can still learn to kick and move the ball. Practice and motivation is what helps build talent.
Amazing photos can be made from any camera, and to tell you the truth some of my best work came out of my first digital camera. My first camera was no more than a four megapixel sony cyber-shot. That camera was the biggest help in my work today because many people jump right to entry level dSLR's but have no idea what a manual mode is for. Today the lower end of the dSLR's are still made with full Auto modes letting those who would rather just click away never see the full potential in that camera.
In short, the camera isn't what make the image. The image is made my the photographer, the camera is just your tool.
Talking from experience I can say talent wasn't what made my photos decent, it was learning. After I learned then i developed my talent. This applies to anything, even if you don't see yourself as great soccer player you can still learn to kick and move the ball. Practice and motivation is what helps build talent.
Amazing photos can be made from any camera, and to tell you the truth some of my best work came out of my first digital camera. My first camera was no more than a four megapixel sony cyber-shot. That camera was the biggest help in my work today because many people jump right to entry level dSLR's but have no idea what a manual mode is for. Today the lower end of the dSLR's are still made with full Auto modes letting those who would rather just click away never see the full potential in that camera.
In short, the camera isn't what make the image. The image is made my the photographer, the camera is just your tool.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
My Method of Importing Photos
When working with RAW format files there are many ways to load them from your camera to your computer.
What do I do?
I use ViewNX a program that comes with Nikon digital cameras. (seeing as how i work with Nikon)
Why not use Camera Raw in photoshop?
The problem with camera raw is it only reads part of the custom settings n the camera. I like to use alot of custom setting in my photos aside from color and Camera Raw only reads a limited amount of those settings. Heres what I mean.
ViewNX
Camera Raw
Everyone has there own style but I like my images crisp and set to my taste. So i import them into ViewNX and before i bring them into photoshop i convert them into JPGs from ViewNX so all my custom settings are set and then i work on the JPG in photoshop.
What do I do?
I use ViewNX a program that comes with Nikon digital cameras. (seeing as how i work with Nikon)
Why not use Camera Raw in photoshop?
The problem with camera raw is it only reads part of the custom settings n the camera. I like to use alot of custom setting in my photos aside from color and Camera Raw only reads a limited amount of those settings. Heres what I mean.
Camera Raw
Everyone has there own style but I like my images crisp and set to my taste. So i import them into ViewNX and before i bring them into photoshop i convert them into JPGs from ViewNX so all my custom settings are set and then i work on the JPG in photoshop.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Tips: Simple Shooting Fixes
When it comes to photography alot of people think you just take a photo and there you go. Unless you are just taking snapshots that is a fine mindset--but for those who want more than just that simple photo here are a few things to help guide you.
Location: notice where you are taking the photo. Make sure there is not too much behind the subject that could distract from the subject. A common mistake is not checking if there are any strange things around the subject.
Weather: the best day to take photos outside would be on a cloudy day. Why? With the sun not as intense-- the clouds can act as a natural diffuser and make the light softer.
Light: notice the light around you. Having light right on the subject can sometimes be a bad thing. Direct light can washout a person or cause harsh shadows. Go into a shady area, this will help keep the light even. Sometimes you can use your flash to add some light as well if you feel there is not enough.
Location: notice where you are taking the photo. Make sure there is not too much behind the subject that could distract from the subject. A common mistake is not checking if there are any strange things around the subject.
Weather: the best day to take photos outside would be on a cloudy day. Why? With the sun not as intense-- the clouds can act as a natural diffuser and make the light softer.
Light: notice the light around you. Having light right on the subject can sometimes be a bad thing. Direct light can washout a person or cause harsh shadows. Go into a shady area, this will help keep the light even. Sometimes you can use your flash to add some light as well if you feel there is not enough.
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