Essential The Official Photography Thread

[DonFrancisco]

 

[DonFrancisco]

 

[MikelArteta]

I'd say lens and also stability aka using a tripod and knowing how to use lighting.

what would y'all say is the most important part of getting these CLEAR pictures

camera, lens, editing, or something else?


I currently have a D5300.. 2 prime lenses, 2 kits... the pictures are in focus and coming out clear, but i see some of these in here and it's like i'm looking at it in real life




on another note, i've been playing around in lightroom with my latest pics, and finished up my first ever batch of edited photos

i've had this camera about 8 months now, and i see exactly what I'm doing wrong. a lot of bad framing.. a lot of extra shyt in the picture that should have been cleared off before i took it.. and having zero knowledge of photoshop where i can edit out things i don't like..... but again... this is my first time so be gentle

but i'd definitely like some advice on what you like and don't like about these.. i'll upload 5-10 of what i think were my best so far. so on the next batch i can do them a little better

 

[MikelArteta]

 

[8WON6]

what would y'all say is the most important part of getting these CLEAR pictures

camera, lens, editing, or something else?


I currently have a D5300.. 2 prime lenses, 2 kits... the pictures are in focus and coming out clear, but i see some of these in here and it's like i'm looking at it in real life




on another note, i've been playing around in lightroom with my latest pics, and finished up my first ever batch of edited photos

i've had this camera about 8 months now, and i see exactly what I'm doing wrong. a lot of bad framing.. a lot of extra shyt in the picture that should have been cleared off before i took it.. and having zero knowledge of photoshop where i can edit out things i don't like..... but again... this is my first time so be gentle

but i'd definitely like some advice on what you like and don't like about these.. i'll upload 5-10 of what i think were my best so far. so on the next batch i can do them a little better

lighting seems a little harsh on some the night shots. I think you were you using the pop up flash on a couple and those flashes are unflattering. The day time portraits aren't bad. Looks like maybe you were cranking up that noise reduction or clarity. Overall I'd say lighting/exposure.

check out some of these pics from pixelpeeper to see what that 35mm 1.8 that you have is capable of.

Full-size sample photos from Nikon 35mm F/1.8

 

[Majestyx]

what would y'all say is the most important part of getting these CLEAR pictures

camera, lens, editing, or something else?


I currently have a D5300.. 2 prime lenses, 2 kits... the pictures are in focus and coming out clear, but i see some of these in here and it's like i'm looking at it in real life




on another note, i've been playing around in lightroom with my latest pics, and finished up my first ever batch of edited photos

i've had this camera about 8 months now, and i see exactly what I'm doing wrong. a lot of bad framing.. a lot of extra shyt in the picture that should have been cleared off before i took it.. and having zero knowledge of photoshop where i can edit out things i don't like..... but again... this is my first time so be gentle

but i'd definitely like some advice on what you like and don't like about these.. i'll upload 5-10 of what i think were my best so far. so on the next batch i can do them a little better

by clear, ima guess you mean sharpnes. thats typically lens and shutter speed. and also ISO. a lot a mufukkas early on be shooting high ass ISO cuz they shooting in the dark with no light. ISO makes shyt grainy and fukks up your colors if your exposure isnt spot on.

 

[The Devil's Advocate]

I'd say lens and also stability aka using a tripod and knowing how to use lighting.

lighting seems a little harsh on some the night shots. I think you were you using the pop up flash on a couple and those flashes are unflattering. The day time portraits aren't bad. Looks like maybe you were cranking up that noise reduction or clarity. Overall I'd say lighting/exposure.

check out some of these pics from pixelpeeper to see what that 35mm 1.8 that you have is capable of.

Full-size sample photos from Nikon 35mm F/1.8

by clear, ima guess you mean sharpnes. thats typically lens and shutter speed. and also ISO. a lot a mufukkas early on be shooting high ass ISO cuz they shooting in the dark with no light. ISO makes shyt grainy and fukks up your colors if your exposure isnt spot on.

thanks brehs... i'm seeing a common factor and it appears to be lighting/ISO settings

yes i am using the pop up flash.. i got a little cheap one in this pack i bought, but it's not worth a damn so i don't use it.. is there a good flash that any of y'all would recommend?

 

[Majestyx]

thanks brehs... i'm seeing a common factor and it appears to be lighting/ISO settings

yes i am using the pop up flash.. i got a little cheap one in this pack i bought, but it's not worth a damn so i don't use it.. is there a good flash that any of y'all would recommend?

neewer and yonguo make decent flashes that are like 50, theres even one thats like 30

 

[GoldenGlove]

 

[Soundbwoy]

I'm not getting my camera until February I'm looking into doing black and white photography and video for a project any websites or books y'all can recommend I get read up on before I get started

 

[MikelArteta]

Got a new canon for Christmas what lenses should I get ?

 

[DontDoIt]

I wanted to high-5 myself after i took this.

wow

that such a beautiful picture

well done

 

[Big Meat 5000]

camera experts I need some help, what kinda lens/film to you have to use (or get) to have your pics look dated like early 90's

ex:

 

[shutterguy]

Got a new canon for Christmas what lenses should I get ?

What type of photos are you looking to shoot?

camera experts I need some help, what kinda lens to you have to use (or get) to have your pics look dated like early 90's

ex:

That's not a lens, more of a filter/plug in that can give that effect. Check this out..

Welcome to optikVerve Labs - Home of virtualPhotographer

Are you using any editing software?

 

[Big Meat 5000]

That's not a lens, more of a filter/plug in that can give that effect. Check this out..

Welcome to optikVerve Labs - Home of virtualPhotographer

Are you using any editing software?

no not at the same moment