The Request Line is OPEN
I get a fair amount of email asking photography related questions. While I do my best to respond to all of them immediately, I know that sadly I miss a few (email just doesn't scale well). Since I'm always on the lookout for blog-post material, I thought I'd throw open the request line and see if there are questions or subjects that our readers would like covered. I know a bit about photography, but more importantly I have a pretty good network of brilliant photographer friends that I can turn to for help.
So if there is a subject that you would like to see covered or a question answered, please add a comment below. I will do my best.
7 Comments:
Hey, I'll get things started. I always have a hard time getting a perfectly white background (when I need it). While I know I need to get a seamless paper backdrop vs my 9ft muslin, I'd like to see a good write up on getting that perfectly clear white backdrop without washing out the back of your subject.
Hey Rich, I'd personally like to see something like a guide for amateurs on how to decide what aperture level to use and when. I shoot with a 24-105 f/4L and I never know what aperture level I should shoot at. I know f/22 will give everything in focus, but knowing what number should I use for this situation or that situation would be of incredible use to somebody like me. :)
I would like to see more about your post-production editing. Before and after examples and instructions on what you did. Please!
Rich,
Something that confuses me for us digital guys, is color calibration. Specifically, calibrating your monitor and more importantly color profiles in Photoshop. I would like to know how to use "Color Settings", "Proof Setup" and "Proof Colors" in Photoshop. Which profile should I be working with. (sRGB IEC61966-Adobe RGB-Etc...)
SAM: Take a look at this book: Scott Kelby's 7 Poinst System for Adobe Photoshop CS3. I think you'll find it's exactly what you are looking for. I bought it and absolutely love it!
I would like to see more "I shoot it, you edit it" opportunities.
How do you typically meter the images you shoot? Do you use readings from a gray card each time, or do you use one of the in-camera metering modes? What's the process that you usually go through in order to set your exposure?
Would you happen to know how to replace an object with water in photoshop...or point me in the right direction to find the answer?
an idea of what I'm talking about http://www.worth1000.com/entries/346000/346345puWT_w.jpg
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