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Title: How to photograph On the evening of July 4th we cruised down the quiet small-town roads from the lake to the summer cottage in a classic 64’ Chevy Corvair. Hair still wet from swimming, shades on, turning heads from everyone passing by.; woman standing while leaning on grey car outdoors
Credits: Josh Gordon, source, license.
clothing and accessories that complement the setting. Aim for natural and relaxed expressions to capture their essence.
• aperture: 2.8 • exposure time: 1/400 • focal length: 58.0 • ISO: 4000
High-end camera gear can be beneficial, but it's not essential. Here is equipment compatible with
SONY ILCE-7SM2, that was used for the original photo:
Lens (telephoto, zoom)
SONY SEL2470GM2
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.