Reflecting
Jun, 2014Views
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ElenaParaskeva
September 16, 2014
It is actually learning to see the light. Also, in landscapes it is a must to bracket exposures and then merge them. That way the foreground is well lit and the sky is darker. But y have to have knowledge of Photoshop and vector masks to do that. For portraits the very best advice I can give you is to buy a prime lens with a large aperture, and use it. An aperture of 2 or 2.8 on a face can change your photography.
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Location
In my backyard. My daughter was in her small swimming pool.Time
Late afternoon.Lighting
The light was soft So the water and a small reflector was all I needed to banish shadows.Equipment
My nikon d5200, my 50mm 1.4 lens and a small reflector.Inspiration
I love capturing my children in their "serious" moments and this was one of them.Editing
I used luminosity to lighten my daughter's skin a bit and darken the edges of the water for more contrast and drama.In my camera bag
3 different lenses, a zoom, a 50mm 1.4 prime for portraits and an ultra wide for landscapes. Also ND filters such as the 3-stop and the 10-stop and a CPL.Feedback
When the background is distracting or isn't offering anything to the overall image just get in really close to the person you are photographing. You can turn a little child's plastic swimming pool moment into something dramatic. Using a lens with a large aperture is important for low light conditions. And of course shoot RAW.
