Jeremy's Photo Thread

[_DUNXXX]

Honestly, I've never used Elements but I use Lightroom as my pre-edit before taking my files into Photoshop. Nice pic by the way.

[MrJereMoose]

Thanks, I'll see what I can do with elements as I wait for another paycheck, but if anyone else has any insight I would like to hear it. What are some of the general rules as to what I'm trying to do with editing?

[Withers]

there are no rules, just do whatever you like. Scott Kelby's books are great for learning what all Lightroom can do, but they'll cost almost half of what you pay for LR if you're using the student discount.

I'd start off by correcting the white balance and then working on your exposures. If you plan on editing your pictures start taking them in RAW instead of Jpeg.

[MrJereMoose]

Thanks for all the advice!

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[Withers]

here's a bit of advice...

don't start in manual mode, start in aperture priority mode. the camera will do a decent job metering your pictures and choosing a shutter speed for you. you'd be better off just controlling the aperture. if your shutter speeds are too slow at the aperture you want, bump the ISO higher to compensate. If you want to learn how shutter speeds are effected by aperture and ISO, pay attention to what the camera chooses for your shutter speeds for each shot. by starting off in manual mode you'll over-complicate things.

eventually once you're more comfortable with how everything works, go back to manual mode. the only time i personally use it is in very controlled environments where I have complete control over lighting, and that's after 6+ years of experience. when i'm out and about i set it to aperture priority and go to town.

there are instances where a fixed shutter speed is necessary (rolling shots, landscapes where you want to show cloud or water movement), and in those I obviously use manual mode. but for every day shooting, aperture mode all the way baby.

[MrJereMoose]

I've heard arguments both ways for learning process. I think now that I've just played around with it for a couple days I'll know what's happening when the numbers change on their own... thanks!

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[dav3design]

Here is a tip...try telling a story with the camera rather than just pointing it a stuff.

If it is an object, take your time, think about what you want to see and what you don't want to see in the frame.

Have a go with photographing people, make the relax, make it about them and not your camera.

The biggest thing is to engage your audience. It takes time but it will make your photos connect so much more.

[MrJereMoose]

Yeah, I'm thinking about composition more with every shot. I don't want to over think it too much... After all, I've only been using a camera for 5 days now... I'm just having fun figuring stuff out...

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[MrJereMoose]

and yeah, I plan on taking more time on the subject when it's not so cold outside...

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