I have looked at and worked on a million digital images in the last 11 years (it seems like that many), and I've NEVER seen a really good digital image "straight out of the camera." I may see one tomorrow, and perhaps you believe in your camera that much, but I'm from Missouri . . . You'll have to SHOW me!
The point is, every image needs some post processing to look it's best. I recommend running some sort of noise ware for reducing digital noise, especially for environmental images. Also, some sharpening is ALWAYS a good idea - Unsharp mask in Photoshop is a standard procedure for most professionals. Finally, if it is portraits you are viewing, they will benefit from a skin softening or smoothing step added in. It takes some extra time and effort to make a digital image look it's best.
Those days when one could simply "lick and stick" that roll of film, send it to the lab, and get back amazing beautiful prints are gone. The tools for quality control is in your hands now . . . Be sure you know how to use them!
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Summer = Savings on family portraits
If you have been stalling or procrastinating on getting your family portrait done, this summer is the time to do it. If you will look at 100's of restaurants, attractions, and other locations at the Lake of the Ozarks, take note of these rack cards populating the racks there. Pick up one and bring it in with you to your session, and SAVE $50 on your family portrait this summer!
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