In Part 2 of Embracing Contrast we fine tune our second image.
Tackling a less than straight horizon first we then discusses the main focal point in the image and then makes several adjustments to help strengthen this and add further add impact.
Along the way we offer several tips and techniques plus a warning about posterization.
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Many tutorials deal with capturing extended tonal ranges with cameras using reflectors,fill in flash and HDR-Exposure blending software.
Many discuss shooting at dawn or dusk and avoiding harsh light.
In this video tutorial we explain that no light is bad light and this video shows how to embrace harsh summer light and the contrast that is often inherit with it.
In Part 1 we head to the coast where we shoot several locations followed by discussions within photoshop of how we select our shortlist of images and why.
In Part 2 we retouch the second of our shortlisted images from the shoot.
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“Develop Your Style And Retouch For It” is the main theme for this tutorial, trying to shoot something that does not fit your vision then hoping Photoshop will come to the rescue will not produce fulfilling imagery.
Moored Between The Reeds
We head off before dawn and head out on location to Shapwick Heath on the wetlands of Somerset in England.
Here we explore several promising location where we attempt to capture images that are in keeping with my personal vision/style.
We discuss what I’m trying to get from the shots and explain why some don’t work for me although I try as I might to produce something from them anyway.
One Of The Locations That Just Did Not Do It For Me.
Back in the studio we view some of the images we captured and look at some of the finished files before being taken step by step through the retouching of one of the images.
During he screencast we see how the various adjustments can help accentuate what you have captured with the camera.
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Here is our latest eWorkbook titled “The Ice Tree Of Neroche” Emulating The Lith Print In The Digital Age
My first love is and always has been Colour Photography but there is no doubt that Black & White photography can offer us an extra step away from reality and the opportunity to really push our creativity.
Back in the days of film, dark rooms and toxic chemicals ! there was one Black & White process I did love to dabble in, which is also one of the most beautiful and that is Lith printing.
Ice Tree Of Neroche eWorkbook
Often awkward to print and difficult to consistently reproduce it often remained in the hands of only the most skilled darkroom professionals to successfully print with.
In this step by step 80 page Digital Photography eWorkbook we supply you with the Raw image and the skills to emulate digitally this beautiful darkroom process so you can create one of the most beautiful of Black & White processes.
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If you love photographing your children (who doesn’t) and have a passion for Black & White Portraiture then you will love this eBook by Australian Photographer Wayne Radford.
Wayne is offering free chapters of the eBook and a discount off the normal selling price for a short period.
I get to meet some interesting people in my job and even when giving digital photography workshops I have often found myself shooting one of my students.
This occasion I was giving some one to one training to Martin a video-tv camera man who flew over from Spain.
Luckily for us he brought some sunny weather with him and we managed to get out and enjoy a great day’s shooting.
Just released Portrait Photography Tips Tutorial.
In this video we discuss lens focal length and using selective focus help to add visual impact to your image.
We then show how to create a similar effect within Photoshop.
Portrait Photography Tips Dvd
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