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Agreed, I think we can post process too much.Software is fantastic but you still have an eye for how a shot should be set.....simplistic uncluttered pics seem to work well.
I much prefer it when shots haven't been Photoshopped there's something far more honest about it.
Simple Mirror Next a Window for Light..No Editing Crap..A Decent Photo with Warts an All is Using Natural Light.
Billy
I can just about get my head around taking a pic and uploading it, when I was into photography I never used anything more complicated than filters.Wow!
My pictures seem sad in comparison to all the efforts the forum members deployed in theirs.
Personally, I always take photos of my SOTD in the bathroom, on the windows frame, with my cheap Chinese cellular phone, and then I use a software (Fotor usually) to spice things up a little bit, and Illustrator for the text and layout.
I can just about get my head around taking a pic and uploading it, when I was into photography I never used anything more complicated than filters.
My set up is here. A cheapo lightbox set up that folds into a neat carry bag which comes with two lights and 4 backdrops. It cost £15.00 off the Bay. i tend to use wallpaper samples which are free from diy stores as backdrops. I usually use my iphone camera or a Nikon 1 J2 which has a wifi card. I send it to my phone and then edit it using Snapseed or Photoeditor.
Then on to Photobucket to get the IMG to post to the forum.
I crop a shot and change into black and white sometimes but I wouldn't know how to do too much more to be honest but i don't mind other people playing with their shots, it's all good, it's just a bit of fun. I think you know if it's been heavily touched up anyway.Agreed, I think we can post process too much.
I much prefer it when shots haven't been Photoshopped there's something far more honest about it.
I crop a shot and change into black and white sometimes but I wouldn't know how to do too much more to be honest but i don't mind other people playing with their shots, it's all good, it's just a bit of fun. I think you know if it's been heavily touched up anyway.
I just have a black throw I chuck on the bed! Proper low tec! As for lighting, it comes through the window! I've always been cheap, ha.My set up is here. A cheapo lightbox set up that folds into a neat carry bag which comes with two lights and 4 backdrops. It cost £15.00 off the Bay. i tend to use wallpaper samples which are free from diy stores as backdrops. I usually use my iphone camera or a Nikon 1 J2 which has a wifi card. I send it to my phone and then edit it using Snapseed or Photoeditor.
Then on to Photobucket to get the IMG to post to the forum.
No, I got that, everybody has their own method of doing thing's, I'm really low tec! It's all good whatever you do, high tec, low tec or no tec!Yeah I didn't mean to criticise, just stating a personal preference.
Really cheap DB. If you get one change the original bulbs for lcd ones as the ones that come with it burn really hot and that isn't safe.That's a great setup. I'm thinking about getting something similar to that
I detest smartphones so always use my point and shoot Fuji XF1. Mostly just use a chest of drawers situated near the window for natural light. I'll upload to Photoshop CS6 where I can manipulate to my heart's content and if I want a texture filter or similar I just use one of the many freeware one's available in the app stores.
To be honest most of my pictures looks pretty ugly before editing but they clean up OK.
Good idea with the mirror for directing the available light.
Simple Mirror Next a Window for Light..No Editing Crap..A Decent Photo with Warts an All is Using Natural Light.
Billy
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