Finally, I have got some motivation. It takes time and confidence to spark motivation. You probably knew that already, but I am one of those people who needs a little extra push to get things started.
After doing my first Wedding Shoot a few weeks ago, my dream is aspiring and I have the urge to learn the skills I need to become a Photographer all round. Those of you have read my blog from the beginning - Aug 2009, you will know that I have mentioned Practical Photography Magazine. Any Photographers out there? You may know it.
Well I have no been collecting for a year and purchased my twelfth issue yesterday. So of course they were beginning to pile up in sandwich of dust. "What I am going to do with all these magazines?" Of course I was not about to throw them away. I decided there and then to cut up articles that I showed interest in. Wedding Photography included, but I also need to swab up on the basics. If I am going to be a photography I need to know the technical stuff.
I have worked through half of the magazines so far - cutting them up, that is. Today I had ago at using textures and RAW. Stuart has mentioned RAW is the best and the magazine couldn't agree more, so I had a go using RAW and textures from http://www.photoanswers.co.uk/textures/ [the magazine's website]. If it doesn't work, just leave a comment below.
The original photo is at the top - a converted RAW.
I then edited the second photo using Photoshop and the Flickr photo editing side, Picnik. Both software is useful to use with different advantages and disadvantages.
Photoshop
- I used to blend the texture and photo layer together
- Used the curve tool to even the exposure
Picnik
- Get a range of sepia tones
- Use a selective colour tool efficiently
- Show a Before and After effect and placing the two images without spaces
Together I created this interesting image. I like it and quite proud.
