http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/04/08/8-ways-to-find-the-light-and-enhance-your-photography/ Photoshop, Lightroom, and Photography Tips for Photographers Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/04/08/8-ways-to-find-the-light-and-enhance-your-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-10116 admin Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:19:54 +0000 http://mcpactions.com/blog/?p=2502#comment-10116 Patsy - I think I used the 50 1.2 for those - but even the 50 1.8 should be able to achieve that look if you have the right lighting. I used window lighting. And shot close to wide open. Patsy – I think I used the 50 1.2 for those – but even the 50 1.8 should be able to achieve that look if you have the right lighting. I used window lighting. And shot close to wide open.

]]> http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/04/08/8-ways-to-find-the-light-and-enhance-your-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-10104 Patsy Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:09:25 +0000 http://mcpactions.com/blog/?p=2502#comment-10104 Hi Jodi, I love the pictures titled "the more messy the more yummy". What lens would you recommend for me to achieve this look? I'm sure you have used your actions as well in which I am slowly affording. Thanks for the information. The aspect that I enjoy in a lens is the low aperture, looking for a great lens for children. Hi Jodi, I love the pictures titled “the more messy the more yummy”. What lens would you recommend for me to achieve this look? I’m sure you have used your actions as well in which I am slowly affording. Thanks for the information. The aspect that I enjoy in a lens is the low aperture, looking for a great lens for children.

]]> http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/04/08/8-ways-to-find-the-light-and-enhance-your-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-9604 Dave Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:15:32 +0000 http://mcpactions.com/blog/?p=2502#comment-9604 I shoot landscapes...in Texas. And if you've ever been to Texas, you'll know how harsh the light can be. A combination of sandstone, water, and trees can be more of a hair-puller than a challenge. Even with filters, you'll either blow the highlights or black-out the shadows. Tone-mapping with Photomatix, and using three (or more) bracketed shots *usually* cures most outdoor lighting problems, but not always. I shoot landscapes…in Texas. And if you’ve ever been to Texas, you’ll know how harsh the light can be. A combination of sandstone, water, and trees can be more of a hair-puller than a challenge. Even with filters, you’ll either blow the highlights or black-out the shadows. Tone-mapping with Photomatix, and using three (or more) bracketed shots *usually* cures most outdoor lighting problems, but not always.

]]> http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/04/08/8-ways-to-find-the-light-and-enhance-your-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-9062 admin Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:46:47 +0000 http://mcpactions.com/blog/?p=2502#comment-9062 Simone - I usually use white - but the other day bought a Sunbounce in silver and white. I have not used it yet - but am excited to this summer! Simone – I usually use white – but the other day bought a Sunbounce in silver and white. I have not used it yet – but am excited to this summer!

]]> http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/04/08/8-ways-to-find-the-light-and-enhance-your-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-9044 Simone Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:35:34 +0000 http://mcpactions.com/blog/?p=2502#comment-9044 Thanks for the great tips. What do you think about using a gold or silver reflector? Are the white ones just the best way to go? Thanks for the great tips. What do you think about using a gold or silver reflector? Are the white ones just the best way to go?

]]> http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/04/08/8-ways-to-find-the-light-and-enhance-your-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-9020 Rose Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:53:45 +0000 http://mcpactions.com/blog/?p=2502#comment-9020 I thought it was funny when I took my baby in to have her first photos down that they layed her on a rolling trolley with a fuzzy backdrop, rolled her over to the window and took pictures. I thought to myself "I can do that at home!!!" I thought they would take her into the studio and do something fancy with the flash umbrellas and special lighting, but no, just used good old daylight coming in through the window. Expensive lesson, wish I had read this post 7 months ago! lol. I use this trick alot now when taking pictures of my kids. I thought it was funny when I took my baby in to have her first photos down that they layed her on a rolling trolley with a fuzzy backdrop, rolled her over to the window and took pictures. I thought to myself “I can do that at home!!!” I thought they would take her into the studio and do something fancy with the flash umbrellas and special lighting, but no, just used good old daylight coming in through the window. Expensive lesson, wish I had read this post 7 months ago! lol. I use this trick alot now when taking pictures of my kids.

]]> http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/04/08/8-ways-to-find-the-light-and-enhance-your-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-9019 jean smith Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:19:10 +0000 http://mcpactions.com/blog/?p=2502#comment-9019 i was looking at your blog after the secret workshop, but i got a new computer and lost my list of blogs-i-check. well, i came across it again and have been reading it for a few weeks and i just have to say that i am SUCH a fan...of your photography, your endless photoshop talent, and all of the awesome info you put on your blog! thanks! i was looking at your blog after the secret workshop, but i got a new computer and lost my list of blogs-i-check. well, i came across it again and have been reading it for a few weeks and i just have to say that i am SUCH a fan…of your photography, your endless photoshop talent, and all of the awesome info you put on your blog! thanks!

]]> http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/04/08/8-ways-to-find-the-light-and-enhance-your-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-9017 rebekah Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:25:54 +0000 http://mcpactions.com/blog/?p=2502#comment-9017 great list, jodi! thanks for sharing! great list, jodi! thanks for sharing!

]]> http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/04/08/8-ways-to-find-the-light-and-enhance-your-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-9005 admin Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:29:02 +0000 http://mcpactions.com/blog/?p=2502#comment-9005 Thanks Jenny - LOVE your website address. Love the song too :) Now I have it stuck in my head. Thanks for the link up. Now to do today's task and get people to DIGG about me - LOL - anyone? Thanks Jenny – LOVE your website address. Love the song too Now I have it stuck in my head. Thanks for the link up. Now to do today’s task and get people to DIGG about me – LOL – anyone?

]]> http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2009/04/08/8-ways-to-find-the-light-and-enhance-your-photography/comment-page-1/#comment-9004 Jenny 867-5309 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:11:24 +0000 http://mcpactions.com/blog/?p=2502#comment-9004 Not that you need any linky-love what so ever, but....I gave ya some on my #31DBBB list post. I love your site...I've learned so much. Thanks! Not that you need any linky-love what so ever, but….I gave ya some on my #31DBBB list post. I love your site…I’ve learned so much. Thanks!

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