Because it's never just one thing you have to overcome... I'm posting about my severe hatred of taking pictures and my lack of know how or camera savvy.
When I started out I struggled with the camera. OK, I'm still working on it. I have never taken a class. Apature value and time value still confuse me a bit, but not as much as they used to (thank you JennaDesigns). I think I've nailed the macro settings and where the photo brackets, or focuses. I really really HATE editing & adjusting color after the shot. It's not that difficult to adjust your curves, mess with the saturation and hue. IF I try to do this... my colors never look true, or the white pages look so bright you can't see them anymore. So... my photos are a bit dark. Yes, the table I photo on has a bit to do with that... but I feel as if it's become part of my brand. It sets my shots out from anyone else's. So I own the shots that I have taken. I am good with the "darkness" because I know my colors are as true as you can get with a digital image and monitors may vary a bit. Who else has a gorgeous barn board table with THAT much character? I get some comments about it every once in a while. It seems without fail, a day or two later, someone will tell me they love my photos... thank you! For someone who has NEVER taken a photo class I think I'm doing OK.
Obstacle overcome! <3 in my mind at least :P
Obstacle overcome! <3 in my mind at least :P
I think your photos are beautiful! I can never get my camera to focus on the right part of the frame *insert grumpy face*
ReplyDeleteI keep wanting to take a photography class-I know sometimes it is just about having a few tips to make the experience more enjoyable
ReplyDeleteIf you know a camera savvy friend, you could always ask for a crash course. I think there are some online tutorials too... you can never learn enough, right? I've been taking photos of my husband's work... now I need to figure out shiny surfaces. The camera doesn't like the pottery *borrowing Sara's grumpy face*
ReplyDeleteYour photos look great to me :) And I am going to be one of those people who complement you on your gorgeous barn board table - I'm soooo jealous ;) I wish I had a such a pretty piece to take photos on :) Best wishes,
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Thank you so much Bess! The table is definitely unique. I'm going to have to make it a point to let the maker know how much everyone loves it! He's retired and makes them for fun!!! I got super lucky with that find.
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