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Title: How to photograph (Internation Women’s Day) This young lady was all in for her high school show choir event. I love the energy and the willingness to just throw herself into the performance 100%. The show lights ended up giving this a 1940’s newspaper vibe - which I totally loved and thought made a perfect fit.; woman raising her hands
Credits: Todd Trapani, source, license.
• aperture: 2.8 • exposure time: 1/1000 • focal length: 100.0 • ISO: 6400
High-end camera gear can be beneficial, but it's not essential. You can use equipment similar to
Nikon D800E, 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.