tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361937355921587731.post8409263931585837449..comments2023-08-09T15:58:33.289-04:00Comments on Photography and Life Journeys: Pathways #2: Get better exposures straight out of your cameraJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10708585511655520697noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361937355921587731.post-31727692495068044742018-04-04T15:11:14.488-04:002018-04-04T15:11:14.488-04:00Did you take the photos in Castaway cay?Did you take the photos in Castaway cay?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12035054595761241634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361937355921587731.post-67176686187991833962013-04-08T16:56:03.910-04:002013-04-08T16:56:03.910-04:00I always come back to this page when I start to ha...I always come back to this page when I start to have problems with my exposures. I forget to compensate for the brightness of the day. Thanks.<br /><br />jimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361937355921587731.post-85753610284966450292011-10-02T17:17:23.042-04:002011-10-02T17:17:23.042-04:00Hi Alison...I'm glad it was helpful!
One of...Hi Alison...I'm glad it was helpful! <br /><br />One of the biggest things by far that helped my photography was learning how to get technically better pictures (e.g., exposure, sharpness, contrast, etc) straight out of the camera instead of spending the time to edit in Photoshop after the fact. Once I had the technical aspects more under control and was getting more of what I wanted on my initial shoots, I felt free to turn my attention to the harder topic of improving my composition skills, etc. To me, getting the technical aspects right and learning to use all of the features of all my cameras was most important first step to continuing my learning journey. <br /><br />If you're just getting into photography, check out some of the great books that I've listed in the margin of this site. They were tremendously helpful to me over the years, and I've read a few of them more than once. I plan to write a feature post on my favorite photography books in the near future.<br /><br />Enjoy the hobby! John.....Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708585511655520697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361937355921587731.post-17488254591798365292011-10-02T12:03:48.522-04:002011-10-02T12:03:48.522-04:00Hi John,
Thanks for this article. It's a good...Hi John,<br />Thanks for this article. It's a good idea to experiment with the stops in Photoshop. I'm still in the beginning stages of learning photography, so trying to absorb as much as I can at the mo. I usually start a photo in auto, then try different settings in camera, then compare them all to see which one looks best, but Photoshop is another option worth exploring.<br />Thanks.Alisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3361937355921587731.post-53260493400820376552011-01-08T21:42:36.809-05:002011-01-08T21:42:36.809-05:00john, good straight forward article. your example...john, good straight forward article. your example photo is useful and although its what i would expect it served to drive home your point very well. i don't play much with exposure compensation but your post makes me feel guilty for not trying it, so i will! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com