Thinking about photography absorbs my mind. Planning a photography adventure excites me.
I get lost in the process of taking a photograph. I am anxious to review the results uploaded to the laptop. I am totally lost in the process of editing a “good” photo and enhancing it through editing to make it looks like an artistic photographic representation of itself. It is rewarding and educational to share with others, and I am always excited to receive their feedback. I get lost in the process of taking photographs and photo editing in the same wonderful way that I can get lost in a good book.
In our most recent journey with Kat Eye Studio, we were prompted to explore photographing in different lighting than we typically take photographs in. I decided to try photographing my beautiful Valentine’s Day roses indoors, in the evening. I tried setting up additional lighting and covered the top of a cardboard box with aluminum foil to use as a reflective object.
I didn’t really know what I was doing, and after a long day at work I am not usually my most energetic and motivated self. I moved the light source around quite a bit and took photos from many different angles.
I noticed that the bloom feature gave it a kind of soft and blurry feeling which was different but nice. If I were to change anything in the process it would be taking more time to learn about studio lighting and setting up the lighting more appropriately.
Excellent job Phyllis! Studio lighting is a whole study unto itself, one I haven't undertaken yet. Great job dipping your toe in and seeing what you can get. It looks like you learned a lot! It's nice to see you overcome the evening blahs (I know them, I have them) and do this project. Thanks for sharing your experience, your inspiration and these gorgeous roses with us today!
ReplyDeleteHi Phyllis, my favourite photo is number five, the first single rose. Gorgeous roses!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if you had an interesting experience trying out new ways of lighting. It's by trying out new things that we really find out the ones that work the best for us. Well done for being so enterprising!
I love your first photo with the roses against the good bit of "white" space. I feel the same about editing a “good” photo, I believe that is how we can make it our own and add our individual artistic flair ;)
ReplyDeleteI remember this lesson-it was a tricky one, but you seem to have done it well. I am such a natural light shooter, I get frustrated without daylight. I definitely NEED to explore lighting, flash (and make it palatable) and reflective surfaces. You got some very nice results, and I like that you showed a pic of your set-up. Hope all is well. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh Phyllis, you summed up my feeling as well "thinking about photography absorbs my mind"! It does mine too! These are beautiful images, and I applaud you for being innovative and making your own reflector! I'm told that red is a difficult color to capture accurately, but your colors look perfect. The close up of the rose is beautiful!! I think I can smell its sweet fragrance. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Phyllis, good for you trying something so different! Indoor and flash lighting is something that I know next to nothing about. It's definitely a whole other "animal". You've gotten some very nice results here! My fav is the first shot, it has such a unique composition. I like that you included your set-up for us to see. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Love the close ups of the roses.
ReplyDeleteWow--these are inspiring to me, Phyllis. I love the close ups and the scene shots. But most of all I like seeing what you've done with post-processing. It makes me want to begin to dip into that world. Nice range of images.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully explored!
ReplyDeletephyllis these are really beautiful photos, you did a fabulous job for someone who didn't know what they were doing & i found your post very inspiring! i'm not confident about any of this lighting process either, you definately pulled it off! the first & last images are my favorites!
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