Advice?
I know I don't get a ton of traffic, but to those that are returning, do you have any advice about how I could take better pictures? I was verbally smacked around on Usenet for the shitty quality of my pictures, and I need some constructive feedback about my work.
I use a Kodak EasyShare c530 and I know absolutely nothing about proper photography(a fact which I am sure my pictures bear witness to.)
posted by Saerah at 1/15/2006 11:33:00 AM
13 Comments:
Have you gone to the Kodak website? I have a Easy Share CX6230. I read what was there and it helped. My advice: read what you can and have fun taking lots of pcitures. If someone doesn't like your photos.. Tooo Darn Bad!
PS: better lighting is good too.
I agree with skittles. As long as you aren't claiming to be a professional photographer, who cares? What right does anyone have to criticize your photos?
Well, it was just a surprise, because I was not aware that my pictures were so awful. I would liek to be a better photographer, but the web pages I have been able to find on the subject have really only been applicable to higher-end cameras. Thanks for the advice!
I agree, if someone doesn't like your pictures then too bad.
In future, before taking the shot, you could think about of what's in the background of your picture and pay attention to detail like clean surfaces :-) Getting it wrong detracts from what you are trying to portray.
Hope that helps
T
Hey PS: http://blogadvance.com/forum/index.php
There is a photography usergroup there. You are welcome to join and share pics. No one will say a bad word and you get to see all kinds of pictures.
Hello BTW!!!
In case you quit reading the thread:
I think the main problem is your shitty camera, not your food.
First of all, your Kodak C350 is fixed focus. I think the specs say the focus range is 100 cm = 1 meter That's why most of your close-up food shots are out of focus. It looks good from the viewfinder because your eye is autofocusing for you. Take the shot from 1 meter away at the highest resolution and then crop the pic later.
Next is the flash. If at all possible, don't use it. It washes everything out. Take the food to a table or other setting with better lighting. Fluorescents and incandescents affect the colors, but you can balance the colors later using software. Daylight is best.
In the long run, I'd say get a better camera and a tripod.
Another thing you can play around with is shooting the food from different angles rather than straight down. Take the finished food off the messy stove and plate it / arrange it attractively. Try not to let things in the background distract from the subject.
Finally, remember that it's just food. In the end, it all comes out shit.
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Aloha,
Nathan Lau
After reading some about digital photography, I have realized how crappy the camera is. However, it was a gift, and I am not in a position ot be purchasing a decent one any time soon. I have been experimenting with um, alternate lighting methods and stuff, and as soon as I can get some things squared away I'm gonna start posting again.
You can take good pictures with any camera. It may take more work but you can.
Good Luck! I can't wait to surf over and see more from you in the future.
you're joking, right? :)
Nope I am not. If you let others tell you that you can't then you will never. And the fact that some very nice pictures were taken with the very first cameras. LOL Have Faith and good things will happen.
LOL. I was referring to the comment by "here the artist". Now *she* has some nice pictures on her blog.
another secret is to use some kind of photo editor software and enhance your photos contrast and stuff. crop the pics, too. look at magazines and try to see how their pictures of food look.
hey Sarah...great blog! For your photos I would suggest better lighting and no flash (as others have). I have the best luck under my halogen track lighting. Love your sloppy joes! Have fun!
Gar
PS: here is my food blog site:
http://nowserving.mycookingblog.com
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