Photography Thread

surfinrach90 · 02-17-2009, 08:21 PM

Yeah, it's easy enough to pick up a DSLR and take pictures straight away. And there's plenty of stuff online that will help you improve your skills so you wont have to spend too much money on it either. There's tons of forums you can go on with loads of tutorials/hints/tips guides etc that will help you so you can gradually improve your shots and step away from the auto setting.

I usually buy a photography magazine every couple of weeks too, really cheap and you can pick up a heap of new tips to try out that will last you a good while and always really usefull.

Bliss · 02-17-2009, 08:28 PM

Awesome, thanks Rach!
I will probably have a lot more question in the future for you guys xD

blueovalboy7 · 02-20-2009, 04:00 AM

Ok, so I have a new project due Monday and I was wondering if you guys could give me some suggestions for themes. I have to produce 20 images that convey envy, I have ideas, but I was wondering if anyone had something I didn't think of yet.

surfinrach90 · 02-28-2009, 07:51 AM

Actually tried really hard to think of ideas for that Blue when you first posted, but couldn't think of anything =/
Did you get any luck?

Okay I've got another Christening booked and as usual I kinda stress and worry about my equipment. My first worry is my flash, I'm not really happy with my current flash gun, it's some third party flash and not VERY big, I can post the specs if needed, but worth getting a Canon Flash?

Another things studio equipment.
Is it worth me investing in portable studio equipment?
I've had lots of requests for family portraits over the last few months and I do enjoy studio shoots, so worth me getting this. Parents are often keen on studio shots of their kids on the day of Christening. Any ideas on which ones I should get? Been looking at the kits on ebay and through my magazines.

Uhm, there's probably more, but these are my main concerns.

blueovalboy7 · 02-28-2009, 01:03 PM

I had to change my topic, couldn't come up with anything either.

New project is 10 images to be converted to B&W, trying to figure out what I want to do with that.

Deanis · 03-02-2009, 09:22 AM

20 is a lot....the envy one could of been fun....but my ideas would of all looked more like 'lust' than envy...

Post results of the BnW series!

I'll be doing my photoshoot this Thursday if all goes to plan. Will post results if she allows.

surfinrach90 · 03-07-2009, 03:24 AM

Deaniiiiiis, post some pics from that shoot man!

Diomedes · 03-07-2009, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by surfinrach90

Deaniiiiiis, post some pics from that shoot man!

Ditto, we expect more than just one hot pic!

Deanis · 03-07-2009, 05:19 AM

LAWL. Fiiiine.

I post the ones shes approved so far:

blueovalboy7 · 03-12-2009, 04:57 AM

Great looking photos. Love the fish-eye. (Of course) I also really like the other one where the guitar is visible, the lighting definitely does it for me, the other two are good, but the lighting is a bit intense for me. Ok question, on the bottom three is it gray tile, or is it the same tile from the top image, just desaturated? The patterns look very similar, thus my confusion. I think the neutral gray works quite well in keeping your focus on the girl.

As for the B&W project, it's now done, but I don't have the files on this computer. As soon as I get them and can upload them to one of my sites I'll post. Also as a sidebar, I'm wanting to start shooting some portraits so I can possibly get better at them and potentially set up shoots with friends, and maybe in the future...clients?

Also need to get some money so I can get my hands on a nice DSLR, this P&S is working for now, but it will be quite stifling when I progress.

Diomedes · 03-12-2009, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Ok question, on the bottom three is it gray tile, or is it the same tile from the top image, just desaturated?

I thought the same thing, but the tiles run at different angles, horizontally and diagonally. But of course the photo could have been taken at an angle.

Hmm now that you mention it, there are some blatant mistakes of desaturation in the final picture, you missed spots around the guitar and crossed edges on the walls and chick. Not good enough Deanis!

Other two pictures are fine.

Deanis · 03-12-2009, 05:41 AM

Haha.... Photoshopped fellas..

The tiles were all fluoro green, but I had to desaturate them. They were too intense.

As for the mistakes, all I did was select the green colour, so their must of been some green reflection on her arm....easily fixed, I stilll have the RAW files.

I wont be using the fisheye shot tho. Apparently its not pro enough for an advertisement....

blueovalboy7 · 03-12-2009, 06:11 AM

I really need to get a copy of CS3 on this computer. Only being able to use PS at school is getting a bit inconvenient.

blueovalboy7 · 03-17-2009, 05:20 PM

Here are some shots from earlier today.

Big images...

blueovalboy7 · 03-21-2009, 05:00 PM

Some more images.

Diomedes · 03-21-2009, 05:57 PM

I quite like the one with the bee, well caught.

There are some that could do with a bit of photoshopping to improve the lighting.

blueovalboy7 · 03-21-2009, 06:10 PM

It's probably my computer, but I did shop them as best I could with the conditions I took them in. Wasn't ideal light for many of them.

blueovalboy7 · 04-08-2009, 09:51 PM

Dead thread, oh well here are some more.

Deanis · 04-09-2009, 09:23 PM

Really liked that bee shot!

Nice work man.

blueovalboy7 · 04-15-2009, 02:57 PM

Thanks, you have any new work?

02-17-2009, 08:21 PM	#41
surfinrach90 I GOT A JAR OF DIRT. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,962 Friends: 8	Yeah, it's easy enough to pick up a DSLR and take pictures straight away. And there's plenty of stuff online that will help you improve your skills so you wont have to spend too much money on it either. There's tons of forums you can go on with loads of tutorials/hints/tips guides etc that will help you so you can gradually improve your shots and step away from the auto setting. I usually buy a photography magazine every couple of weeks too, really cheap and you can pick up a heap of new tips to try out that will last you a good while and always really usefull. __________________ I am a sex machine ready to reload Like an atom bomb about to Oh oh oh oh oh explode

02-20-2009, 04:00 AM	#43
blueovalboy7 They call me Hammy! Join Date: May 2007 Location: In The Valley, CA Posts: 2,566 Friends: 19 0000-0000-0000-0000	Ok, so I have a new project due Monday and I was wondering if you guys could give me some suggestions for themes. I have to produce 20 images that convey envy, I have ideas, but I was wondering if anyone had something I didn't think of yet. __________________

02-28-2009, 07:51 AM	#44
surfinrach90 I GOT A JAR OF DIRT. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,962 Friends: 8	Actually tried really hard to think of ideas for that Blue when you first posted, but couldn't think of anything =/ Did you get any luck? Okay I've got another Christening booked and as usual I kinda stress and worry about my equipment. My first worry is my flash, I'm not really happy with my current flash gun, it's some third party flash and not VERY big, I can post the specs if needed, but worth getting a Canon Flash? Another things studio equipment. Is it worth me investing in portable studio equipment? I've had lots of requests for family portraits over the last few months and I do enjoy studio shoots, so worth me getting this. Parents are often keen on studio shots of their kids on the day of Christening. Any ideas on which ones I should get? Been looking at the kits on ebay and through my magazines. Uhm, there's probably more, but these are my main concerns. __________________ I am a sex machine ready to reload Like an atom bomb about to Oh oh oh oh oh explode

02-28-2009, 01:03 PM	#45
blueovalboy7 They call me Hammy! Join Date: May 2007 Location: In The Valley, CA Posts: 2,566 Friends: 19 0000-0000-0000-0000	I had to change my topic, couldn't come up with anything either. New project is 10 images to be converted to B&W, trying to figure out what I want to do with that. __________________

03-02-2009, 09:22 AM	#46
Deanis Tip#67: Sell Your Wii Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,024 Friends: 8 4076-9395-0234-2025	20 is a lot....the envy one could of been fun....but my ideas would of all looked more like 'lust' than envy... Post results of the BnW series! I'll be doing my photoshoot this Thursday if all goes to plan. Will post results if she allows. __________________ "If I had a dollar bill for everytime I was wrong, I'd be a self-made millionaire and I wouldn't be singing..." PIKACHUres Mod Edit: No External Linking


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02-17-2009, 08:28 PM	#42
Bliss WiiChat Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,625 Friends: 29 0000-0000-0000-0000	Awesome, thanks Rach! I will probably have a lot more question in the future for you guys xD

03-07-2009, 03:24 AM	#47
surfinrach90 I GOT A JAR OF DIRT. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,962 Friends: 8	Deaniiiiiis, post some pics from that shoot man! __________________ I am a sex machine ready to reload Like an atom bomb about to Oh oh oh oh oh explode

03-07-2009, 05:19 AM	#49
Deanis Tip#67: Sell Your Wii Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,024 Friends: 8 4076-9395-0234-2025	LAWL. Fiiiine. I post the ones shes approved so far: __________________ "If I had a dollar bill for everytime I was wrong, I'd be a self-made millionaire and I wouldn't be singing..." PIKACHUres Mod Edit: No External Linking

03-12-2009, 04:57 AM	#50
blueovalboy7 They call me Hammy! Join Date: May 2007 Location: In The Valley, CA Posts: 2,566 Friends: 19 0000-0000-0000-0000	Great looking photos. Love the fish-eye. (Of course) I also really like the other one where the guitar is visible, the lighting definitely does it for me, the other two are good, but the lighting is a bit intense for me. Ok question, on the bottom three is it gray tile, or is it the same tile from the top image, just desaturated? The patterns look very similar, thus my confusion. I think the neutral gray works quite well in keeping your focus on the girl. As for the B&W project, it's now done, but I don't have the files on this computer. As soon as I get them and can upload them to one of my sites I'll post. Also as a sidebar, I'm wanting to start shooting some portraits so I can possibly get better at them and potentially set up shoots with friends, and maybe in the future...clients? Also need to get some money so I can get my hands on a nice DSLR, this P&S is working for now, but it will be quite stifling when I progress. __________________ Last edited by blueovalboy7; 03-12-2009 at 05:02 AM.

03-12-2009, 05:41 AM	#52
Deanis Tip#67: Sell Your Wii Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,024 Friends: 8 4076-9395-0234-2025	Haha.... Photoshopped fellas.. The tiles were all fluoro green, but I had to desaturate them. They were too intense. As for the mistakes, all I did was select the green colour, so their must of been some green reflection on her arm....easily fixed, I stilll have the RAW files. I wont be using the fisheye shot tho. Apparently its not pro enough for an advertisement.... __________________ "If I had a dollar bill for everytime I was wrong, I'd be a self-made millionaire and I wouldn't be singing..." PIKACHUres Mod Edit: No External Linking

03-12-2009, 06:11 AM	#53
blueovalboy7 They call me Hammy! Join Date: May 2007 Location: In The Valley, CA Posts: 2,566 Friends: 19 0000-0000-0000-0000	I really need to get a copy of CS3 on this computer. Only being able to use PS at school is getting a bit inconvenient. __________________

03-17-2009, 05:20 PM	#54
blueovalboy7 They call me Hammy! Join Date: May 2007 Location: In The Valley, CA Posts: 2,566 Friends: 19 0000-0000-0000-0000	Here are some shots from earlier today. Big images... __________________ Last edited by blueovalboy7; 03-21-2009 at 05:01 PM.

03-21-2009, 05:00 PM	#55
blueovalboy7 They call me Hammy! Join Date: May 2007 Location: In The Valley, CA Posts: 2,566 Friends: 19 0000-0000-0000-0000	Some more images. __________________

03-21-2009, 05:57 PM	#56
Diomedes WiiChat Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 800 Friends: 6 1234-1234-1234-1234	I quite like the one with the bee, well caught. There are some that could do with a bit of photoshopping to improve the lighting. __________________

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03-21-2009, 06:10 PM	#57
blueovalboy7 They call me Hammy! Join Date: May 2007 Location: In The Valley, CA Posts: 2,566 Friends: 19 0000-0000-0000-0000	It's probably my computer, but I did shop them as best I could with the conditions I took them in. Wasn't ideal light for many of them. __________________

04-08-2009, 09:51 PM	#58
blueovalboy7 They call me Hammy! Join Date: May 2007 Location: In The Valley, CA Posts: 2,566 Friends: 19 0000-0000-0000-0000	Dead thread, oh well here are some more. __________________

04-09-2009, 09:23 PM	#59
Deanis Tip#67: Sell Your Wii Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,024 Friends: 8 4076-9395-0234-2025	Really liked that bee shot! Nice work man. __________________ "If I had a dollar bill for everytime I was wrong, I'd be a self-made millionaire and I wouldn't be singing..." PIKACHUres Mod Edit: No External Linking

04-15-2009, 02:57 PM	#60
blueovalboy7 They call me Hammy! Join Date: May 2007 Location: In The Valley, CA Posts: 2,566 Friends: 19 0000-0000-0000-0000	Thanks, you have any new work? __________________

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