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What's The Recipe For This Great Photo?
Title: How to photograph Some friends decided they wanted a shoot to commemorate their anniversary. Finding a park nearby, we shot just before golden hour until a park ranger informed us that we had to leave, but it’s okay because this shot was the result.; man holding the hand of a woman while siting on concrete staircase
Credits: Randy Kinne, source, license.
connection and affection. Coordinate outfits for harmony or contrast. Utilize the environment to enhance the mood. Aim for genuine smiles and interactions.
• aperture: 1.8 • exposure time: 1/320 • focal length: 35.0 • ISO: 100
High-end camera gear can be beneficial, but it's not essential. You can use equipment similar to
Nikon D610, that was used for the original photo. Or use any compatible camera.
From RAW to JPEG
Post-processing is indispensable for transforming raw pixels into
captivating, impactful photographs, enriching their storytelling and aesthetic allure.
Tools like
darktable (open-source) or
Lightroom
(commercial)
facilitate adjustments in
brightness,
contrast, and
color,
which
enhances visual appeal, corrects imperfections, and enables creative expression while optimizing photos for various outputs such as prints or social media.
Post-processing isn't a dark art for pro artists or geeks; it's a vital requirement for every image, regardless of its subject or content.