Photography
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(14,559 posts)George McGovern
(5,853 posts)Andy, DU is still not allowing me to send DU mail. Would you mind, and I'll understand if you do, sending me your email address to my inbox? Thanks, either way.
MyOwnPeace
(17,184 posts)It takes a trained eye to 'really see' what's in the view finder!
In my earlier years as a wedding photographer I was always focusing my 'eye' on the main subjects and ignoring little details in the background.
One time in a beautiful park setting I had a lovely couple in THE perfect spot - sun was right - gown was flowing - groom was happy (not always happening for wedding photographers - trust me!) - and a huge yellow garbage can was sitting just off to the left of the bride - that I saw for the first time when the proofs came back!!!!!
(yeah, this was the dark ages - FILM - not digital!)
Really - learn to look at the ENTIRE frame!
George McGovern
(5,853 posts)Sounds like you can still see that huge yellow garbage can, MyOwnPeace! I'm curious - were you able to "fix" the situation?
MyOwnPeace
(17,184 posts)it took an "air-brush artist" to fix it - and indeed she did!
This was ALL pre-digital - make it work however you can!
Oh, yes - it was a lesson well-learned - trust me.
Attention to such details are things that do separate the 'novice' from the Pros.
George McGovern
(5,853 posts)How wonderful it is to see a photograph in your head and be aware of the lighting and shooting angles and make it all come out in a satisfying picture. I'm guessing you've been a photographer for awhile. What kind of a kit do you use?