Thanks for interesting writing! I appreciate the articles with “how” and especially “why”! Spent few minutes to spot the difference between raw and edited images.
Thanks Yuri! The "how" is easy, it's the "why" that is often overlooked. I think that needs to be emphasized more, not just when explaining a process in retrospect, but during the actual shoot.
I think it'll help toy photographers improve if they ask themselves, "why am I using this colored gel?" for example.
If the answer is "because it's cool", maybe it's a good time to reconsider adding it.
Excellent post! As someone who struggles to come up with stories for each photo, I feel that the Winogrand quote describes me perfectly! I'm curious to see your upcoming post on that topic.
I'd also love to see some tips on how to use foreground elements. I feel like every time I put something in the foreground it looks like an out of focus blob and I usually remove it :-)
I'm with Yuri: spotting those wee edits was NOT easy, even knowing where to look.
I'm lucky, in that I live with someone who not only is able to make very nuanced choices between different edits, she's [usually] able to tell me *why*. It helps me define what *I* prefer, even when I disagree.
Thank you for another post that had me nodding emphatically [while also taking a note... or 12!]
Thanks for interesting writing! I appreciate the articles with “how” and especially “why”! Spent few minutes to spot the difference between raw and edited images.
Thanks Yuri! The "how" is easy, it's the "why" that is often overlooked. I think that needs to be emphasized more, not just when explaining a process in retrospect, but during the actual shoot.
I think it'll help toy photographers improve if they ask themselves, "why am I using this colored gel?" for example.
If the answer is "because it's cool", maybe it's a good time to reconsider adding it.
Excellent post! As someone who struggles to come up with stories for each photo, I feel that the Winogrand quote describes me perfectly! I'm curious to see your upcoming post on that topic.
I'd also love to see some tips on how to use foreground elements. I feel like every time I put something in the foreground it looks like an out of focus blob and I usually remove it :-)
Ha Lynn! I just wrapped up a section on foreground elements for a project!
I think my next newsletter will be received with both relief and rancor as I lay out my position on storytelling in photography.
I'm with Yuri: spotting those wee edits was NOT easy, even knowing where to look.
I'm lucky, in that I live with someone who not only is able to make very nuanced choices between different edits, she's [usually] able to tell me *why*. It helps me define what *I* prefer, even when I disagree.
Thank you for another post that had me nodding emphatically [while also taking a note... or 12!]
I'm quite subtle in my edits usually. If you check the video, you'll more easily see how these tiny adjustments impact the photo greatly.
Another fun read! And now I really want to hear more about this winnogrand qoute and your opinion. Successful tease!
Thanks! I'll definitely talk about it in the near future. Opinions are my own 😂