James Staddon

Gotcha. I think you’re right. Maybe this is why…

In both photos, it’s true that some of this feeling of “unveiling” is perceived. In the uncropped photo it is less obvious, though, because the transition area from trees to fog is quite small (see attached). Perhaps it feels flat because, instead of there being many layers of more or less…[Read more]

I hope the photoshoot went well? Many excellent tips have been shared here, so thank you everyone!

Since you intend to use manual focus, I had a couple thoughts. First, my guess is that you’ll want to use a tripod. I’ve never done a family photoshoot without autofocus, but it seems to me that a tripod would help. Secondly, I would suggest you…[Read more]

THANK YOU @loganlamar!

In addition to @bennett-family‘s comments: the first shot is underexposed; and for the pose (which works well), I would probably have told the dad to put his hands around her waist, and then his arms would be under hers and make it look less like he’s “grabbing” her. The second shot is great. Even though it’s in dappled light, it’s not harsh on…[Read more]

@djaae, I assume you walked through the first section of the Foundations of Photography course while you were a Lenspiration member?

I’ve run into that issue before @kina! It doesn’t have to be a big deal. Here’s what I normally do.

When delivering photos to a client (whether it’s on a CD, thumbdrive or an online portfolio), I include the attached document (or something similar to it). Then, when the client wants to go get their pictures printed, they can show it to the…[Read more]

@esther, I have replied by email.

Great questions!

@elianafranzenburg, yes, it would be best to use a model release for the subjects you photograph. I’ve attached a generic one you can use if you’d like. As for ages of the kids, I do think it best if the mother is holding one (thus a child young enough to be held) and if there is a toddler or two at her side (thus a child young…[Read more]

Attached are the two pictures (in context of the 3-banner display that Heritage Defense will be using) from my first attempt at shooting this assignment, as well as a quick diagram that I hope will help make it easier to position your camera so all the angles in both photos will align up properly. 🙂

Drum roll please! Attached are the 7 winning photos that Kevin has indicated special interest in publishing! I have sent a special email to all of you who won providing special instructions on how to complete your submission. Of course, Kevin is not sure exactly when they will be used, but he is fairly confident that your photos will indeed be…[Read more]

Thank you everyone for participating in this assignment! Members can watch the replay at the following link:

https://www.lenspiration.com/video/webinar44/

Will be announcing the winners soon!

Oh! And here’s a special note from Kevin!

Nature Friend magazine is a monthly magazine, and there are many ways readers may participate. If you are not already a subscriber to Nature Friend, I’ll offer you a special price as a student of Lenspiration. I’ll give you $10 off your subscription (or renewal), but you need to subscribe to Nat…

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Wow guys, I am so excited! With so many submissions made and with Kevin, a publisher from Nature Friend, joining us for the photo critique tomorrow night, this is not a webinar you’ll want to miss! I can’t wait to hear what he’s going to say about all your photos, and I can’t wait to find out which one’s he thinks he’ll be able to use!

If you…[Read more]

This is great guys, keep it comin’!

@rhodabarrick, do you have Paint? If you do…. https://www.lenspiration.com/video/downsizeusingpaint/

Welcome to the forums, @erambeck!

I think of a great portrait photographer as one who can naturally pull out the personality of a subject and showcase it in an artistic way to the viewer. A second-nature understanding of camera equipment, composition and body language are integral to helping a photographer intentionally interact with their…[Read more]

I know that in Lightroom, often I’ll accidentally be editing a wedding photoshoot with the Profile set to Landscape, and that’s not all that great for skintones. 🙂

Curious, @loganlamar, I’d like to hear about why you’re switching from Luminar to ON1. I’ve never used either, but was contemplating using one or the other for teaching post…[Read more]

Oh, I love foggy days!

So, let’s think this through. You said “I love the scene”; can you identify exactly which elements in the photo draw you in? Or was it more that when you were there in-person you loved it, but when you got it up on your screen you were like, “it’s just not the same”?

That is correct. Just an animal that flies. For those who want the extra challenge, an animal in flight does usually make for a more interesting photo. 🙂