We had a lot of fun on this recent photoshoot with Gracie and her family – she was such a joy to shoot! During the editing of this set, I got the chance to fine-tune a photoshop action I’ve been working on to apply to the final images to give them more of a cohesive, signature look. My goal is to build up a bank of these flexible, signature processing looks to make editing more streamlined and consistent. They don’t always work for every setting or lighting scenario, but they provide a good place to start for experimentation. Find the action that works the best, then tweak it until it matches your vision for a particular project.
Archive for November, 2010
Green B.E.A.N. Delivery is an organic food delivery service that started in Indianapolis and has now spread to multiple states. Their mission is to connect Midwest farmers and artisans to local communities and bring fresh organic produce to your door. As the designer/developer of the first Farm Fresh Delivery (now GBD) site several years ago, it’s been tremendously exciting seeing their business grow so rapidly – they’ve really created a service that people find useful and enjoy… [read more below]
Nov 8, 2010
Recently had a shoot at the IMA Gardens with Riley and his family… Such a cute and curious little boy, he had so much energy and was tough to keep up with! He loved to explore and examine everything he could with the utmost curiosity. I imagine someday he’ll be leading expeditions down the Amazon.
With my recent shoots I’ve been trying to achieve a more consistent look across the images. In the past I would pick and choose different looks for different shots, trying to maximize the potential and uniqueness of each. In retrospect, I think that was counterproductive. While some individual shots may have looked spectacular, sets as a whole lacked a certain cohesiveness and individual shots lacked their own place in the grand story. Consistency in processing also helps a photographer hone and develop his or her unique style. More people notice it and begin to associate you with a certain look. The challenge is to keep learning, keep evolving, and keep your look fresh.
