#Creative Photography Techniques

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Great Masterwort: FOTD Dec 31 with Magical AI Artistry

Step into Jez's world where photography meets AI magic! 🌼✨ Explore our frosty days warmed by the sunny charm of Great Masterwort. See the transformation on our latest FOTD Dec 31 feature. #AIArtistry #PhotosByJez #aiartwork

Hi all 😃 My latest post for Cee’s FOTD. I am delving into my archives for warm, sunny shots during these frosty days. The Great Masterworts featured over the next couple of days are white (those last featured were pink); this led to a different feel for the images once enhanced. Any of you following my blog, will know I’m currently working on a project fusing my own photography with AI…

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Star Photo Settings for DSLR Cameras

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Commissioned Beauty: Editorial

for Ms @jaxii_m

Photography @kwesithethird

MUA @abstudiobywhit

Direction & Styling @fashionfwd_ash

All @ names are IG handles

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2024's Must-Have Reads: Discover the Latest in Physical Books – Updated Pricing!The Physical Books 2024!

Why These Books Are a Must-Have This Year: Our 2024 collection, featuring “STORM,” “The Vibrational Cure,” and “The Birth of a Genre,” is curated to provide not just reading material but immersive journeys. Whether you seek a transformative personal experience with “The Vibrational Cure,” an artistic and cultural exploration in “The Birth of a Genre,” or a creative coloring adventure in “STORM,”…

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Photography Movements: Exploring Different Artistic Styles

Daily writing promptWhat job would you do for free?View all responses Photography, like any other form of art, has seen various movements throughout its history, each characterized by distinct styles, techniques, and philosophies. Here are some notable photography movements that have significantly influenced the art form: Pictorialism (Late 19th to early 20th century): Pictorialism emerged in…

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Capturing Emotion: A Cinematic Photography Guide by Studio Capture Life

Picture a world where your photos aren’t just snapshots but are like scenes from a movie, telling stories and sparking emotions—that’s the magic of Cinematic Photography. It isn’t merely about freezing a moment in time; it’s about capturing the essence of a narrative, about immortalizing emotion in every frame. It’s an art form that transcends the ordinary, making each frame a visual masterpiece.

Cinematic photography isn’t just about taking a quick photo; it’s about catching a feeling and telling a story. Here are some of the techniques brought to you by Studio Capture Life:

I. Cinematic Photography Techniques:

Cinematic photography is an intricate dance of composition, lighting, and focus. To create truly cinematic photos, one must delve into the following techniques.

A. Understanding Composition:

The rule of thirds becomes your guiding star, and framing techniques become the brushstrokes in your visual narrative. Use the impact of leading lines and symmetry as you compose frames that resonate with cinematic brilliance. It’s like painting a picture but with a camera!

B. Mastering Lighting:

In the world of cinematic photography, lighting isn’t just illumination; it’s a storyteller. From harnessing the creative potential of natural light to crafting artificial setups, see how different kinds of light can make your photos more interesting. Try using sunlight or even making your own light to make your pictures look super cool and dramatic.

C. Selective Focus and Depth of Field:

Bokeh techniques add a dreamy touch, and understanding the impact of the aperture becomes pivotal in conveying your story through visuals. Learn how to make parts of your photo look clear and other parts blurry. It’s like magic, and it can make your pictures tell even more exciting stories.

II. Creating Cinematic Photos:

Creating cinematic photos goes beyond technicalities—it’s about weaving a compelling narrative through your imagery.

A. Storytelling Through Imagery:

Embrace the power of narrative in a single frame. Choose subjects that enhance the cinematic feel, incorporating elements that evoke emotions and transport viewers into your visual story. Think of your pictures like scenes from a movie. Try to show something interesting or make people feel something when they look at your photos.

B. Post-Processing for Cinematic Vibes:

After taking your pictures, try using computer tools to change the colors or add special effects. It’s like coloring a picture but on the computer. Enter the world of post-processing where color grading, textures, and overlays transform your raw captures into cinematic wonders. Enhance mood and bring your creative vision to life through thoughtful editing.

C. Experimenting with Perspectives:

Break free from the conventional and explore unique angles, incorporating movement into stills. Don’t just take pictures from straight in front. Try taking them from high up or down low. Move around and see how it changes your photos.

III. Cinematic Photography Secrets:

Behind every cinematic masterpiece lies a set of secrets that elevate it from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

A. Building a Visual Storyboard:

Craft your narrative with a visual storyboard. Think about what you want your pictures to show and plan it out like you’re telling a story. Make sure each picture fits together like pieces of a puzzle. Plan shots meticulously, ensuring a cohesive narrative that seamlessly unfolds through each frame, capturing the essence of cinematic storytelling.

B. Patience and Timing:

In the world of cinematic photography, patience is not just a virtue—it’s a necessity. Sometimes, you need to wait for the perfect moment. It’s like catching a butterfly! Understand the significance of timing, and capture cinematic scenes in dynamic environments that tell stories of their own.

C. Continual Learning and Inspiration:

Embark on a journey of continual learning and draw inspiration from cinematic masterpieces. Look at pictures taken by other people, especially really good ones. See if you can do something similar or get inspired to try new things. Engage with the photography community, evolve your style through experimentation, and discover the unique nuances that Studio Capture Life embodies in every frame.

Conclusion:

Remember that each picture can be like a mini-movie. Learning these tricks, using these secrets, and letting Studio Capture Life be your guide can help you make magical pictures.

Don’t just take photos; create cinematic stories that resonate. Elevate your craft with Studio Capture Life – where every frame tells a tale. Contact us today to explore how we can turn your vision into cinematic reality. May your photos tell stories and capture the fun and excitement that makes Cinematic Photography so special.

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More Photojournalism

This week, Julie, our #Photography blogger, shows us a collection of her Wood Word photographs over the past few weeks, ranging from a school dance, to a new Amazon Go Store on campus, to a religious gathering for students and spectators. #MarywoodArt

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How To Become A Brand New Person ✨✨

Self Reflect:

Journal daily.

Think about past decisions and how they impacted your life.

Meditate regularly.

Create a vision board to visualize your goals.

Review your strengths and weaknesses.

Identify your core values and beliefs.

Figure out your passions and interests.

Think about your childhood dreams and aspirations.

Evaluate your current state of happiness and fulfillment.

Set Clear Goals:

Define specific career goals, like "Get promoted within two years."

Set health goals, like "Lose 20 pounds in six months."

Create financial goals such as "Save $10,000 for a vacation."

Establish personal development goals, like "Read 24 books in a year."

Set relationship goals, such as "Improve communication with my partner."

Define education goals, like "Complete a master's degree in three years."

Set travel goals, like "Visit five new countries in the next two years."

Create hobbies and interests goals, such as "Learn to play a musical instrument."

Set community or volunteer goals, like "Volunteer 100 hours this year."

Establish mindfulness or self-care goals, such as "Practice meditation daily."

Self Care:

Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.

Follow a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Prioritize getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night.

Practice in relaxation techniques like deep breathing or yoga.

Take regular breaks at work to avoid burnout.

Schedule "me time" for activities you enjoy.

Limit exposure to stressors and toxic people.

Practice regular skincare and grooming routines.

Seek regular medical check-ups and screenings.

Stay hydrated by drinking enough water daily.

Personal Development:

Read a book every month from various genres.

Attend workshops or seminars on topics of interest.

Learn a new language or musical instrument.

Take online courses to acquire new skills.

Set aside time for daily reflection and self improvement.

Seek a mentor in your field for guidance.

Attend conferences and networking events.

Start a side project or hobby to expand your abilities.

Practice public speaking or communication skills.

Do creative activities like painting, writing, or photography.

Create a Support System:

Build a close knit group of friends who uplift and inspire you.

Join clubs or organizations aligned with your interests.

Connect with a mentor or life coach.

Attend family gatherings to maintain bonds.

Be open and honest in your communication with loved ones.

Seek advice from trusted colleagues or supervisors.

Attend support groups for specific challenges (e.g., addiction recovery).

Cultivate online connections through social media.

Find a therapist or counselor for emotional support.

Participate in community or volunteer activities to meet like minded people.

Change Habits:

Cut back on sugary or processed foods.

Reduce screen time and increase physical activity.

Practice gratitude by keeping a daily journal.

Manage stress through mindfulness meditation.

Limit procrastination by setting specific deadlines.

Reduce negative self-talk by practicing self-compassion.

Establish a regular exercise routine.

Create a budget and stick to it.

Develop a morning and evening routine for consistency.

Overcome Fear and Self Doubt:

Face a specific fear head-on (example: public speaking).

Challenge your negative thoughts with positive affirmations.

Seek therapy to address underlying fears or traumas.

Take small, calculated risks to build confidence.

Visualize success in challenging situations.

Surround yourself with supportive and encouraging people.

Journal about your fears and doubts to gain clarity.

Celebrate your accomplishments, no matter how small.

Focus on your strengths and accomplishments.

Embrace failure as a valuable learning experience.

Embrace Change:

Relocate to a new city or country.

Switch careers or industries to pursue your passion.

Take on leadership roles in your workplace.

Volunteer for projects outside your comfort zone.

Embrace new technologies and digital tools.

Travel to unfamiliar destinations.

Start a new hobby or creative endeavor.

Change your daily routine to add variety.

Adjust your mindset to see change as an opportunity.

Seek out diverse perspectives and viewpoints.

Practice Gratitude:

Write down three things you're grateful for each day.

Express gratitude to loved ones regularly.

Create a gratitude jar and add notes of appreciation.

Reflect on the positive aspects of challenging situations.

Show gratitude by volunteering or helping others in need.

Send thank-you notes or messages to people who've helped you.

Keep a gratitude journal and review it regularly.

Share your gratitude openly during family meals or gatherings.

Focus on the present moment and appreciate the little things.

Practice gratitude even in times of adversity.

Be Patient:

Set realistic expectations for your progress.

Accept that personal growth takes time.

Focus on the journey rather than the destination.

Learn from setbacks and view them as opportunities to improve.

Celebrate small milestones along the way.

Practice self-compassion during challenging times.

Stay committed to your goals, even when progress is slow.

Keep a journal to track your personal growth.

Recognize that patience is a valuable skill in personal transformation.

Celebrate Small Wins:

Treat yourself to your favorite meal or dessert.

Reward yourself with a spa day or self-care activity.

Share your achievements with friends and loved ones.

Create a vision board to visualize your successes.

Acknowledge and congratulate yourself in a journal.

Give yourself permission to take a break and relax.

Display reminders of your accomplishments in your workspace.

Take a day off to celebrate a major milestone.

Host a small gathering to mark your achievements.

Set aside time to reflect on how far you've come.

Maintain Balance:

Set clear boundaries in your personal and work life.

Prioritize self care activities in your daily routine.

Schedule regular breaks and downtime.

Learn to say "no" when necessary to avoid overcommitment.

Evaluate your work life balance regularly.

Seek support from friends and family to avoid burnout.

Be kind to yourself and accept imperfections.

Practice mindfulness to stay present and grounded.

Revisit your priorities and adjust them as needed.

Embrace self love and self acceptance as part of your daily life.

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11 Exciting Photography Challenges and Assignments to Improve Your Skills

If you're interested in photography and looking for ways to improve your skills and creativity, then you've come to the right place. In this article, we've shared various photography challenges and assignments that you can try out to challenge yourself

Are you an aspiring photographer looking to improve your skills and creativity? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned photographer, challenging yourself with new assignments and techniques can help you enhance your photography skills and inspire your creativity. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most exciting and challenging photography assignments that will help you develop your…

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Yeehawgust 2023: Wide Open Spaces

Howdy, folks, I hope you’ll saddle up and join us for Yeehawgust’s 5th year this August!

Yeehawgust features daily art prompts as well as alternative weekly prompts, for those of us who are a bit slower on the draw. Don’t draw at all? No problem! Submit any art at all, be it illustration, comics, writing, fanfiction, photography, embroidery, sculpture, music, or whatever other creative endeavors you might enjoy. All skill levels are welcome, and this can be a great opportunity to experiment with new styles and techniques. 

Whether you love canonically western media like Red Dead Redemption and Fallout: New Vegas, or you’re looking for a chance to make a cowboy AU and put your blorbos in a Stetson and spurs, this is the month for you!

Tag your work with #Yeehawgust and follow along here on the Yeehawgust blog. If you include any external links or directly tag another Tumblr user in your post (which may impact search visibility), make sure to also tag this blog or contact the mod directly so your work will get reblogged! 

Check out the “Reblogging Policy and Q&A” linked on the blog for more info about Yeehawgust. The event is also Yeehawgust on Twitter and YeehawgustPrompts over on Instagram, but Tumblr is our first home. 

And remember, y’all: be rootin’, tootin’, shootin’, and most importantly, be kind.

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Yellow Iris: FOTD Dec 20 with Magical AI Artistry

Step into a world where photography meets AI creativity! 🌟 Jez's latest FOTD post transforms a simple Yellow Iris into a magical piece of art. Don't miss this blend of nature and digital wonder. #AIart #PhotographyLovers #Iris #magicalflowers

Hi all 😃 My latest post for Cee’s FOTD. I am delving into my archives for warm, sunny shots during these frosty days. Yellow Iris Any of you following my blog, will know I’m currently working on a project fusing my own photography with AI creativity. For more on my journey with AI, check out my Fan Of… series:…

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Light Painting 101: How you can create rainbow lighting in three easy steps

You can create bold vivid rainbow lighting when light painting at night. This works especially well with plain surfaces such as cinder block. Here’s how you can create rainbow light painting in three easy steps. Rainbows of the Crossbar Hilton. This abandoned jail in a desert ghost town had some plain surfaces. I decided to punch up the interior a little by creating a rainbow effect inside each…

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Rachel Oates “Brooklyn Beckham’s Book Is Laughably Bad” (2022)

Interesting video as it starts out as nepotism baby snark but ends up using Brooklyn Beckham’s creative shortcomings to present a short course on photographic exposure, composition, and editing. 

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Looking at your recent commissions, those backgrounds are soo pretty!! Do you have any tips for backgrounds? I always struggle with them :>

aAA many many thanks!!

backgrounds can absolutely be a struggle but they don't have to be! they just require a little more creative planning~!

whether it be a commission or a personal drawing, if I'm building an elaborate art piece i focus on establishing the background First.

the background is the stage for your character! planning the background first will make it easier to tailor the character's actions and how they interact with the environment around them.

planning the background first can be the difference between your character standing awkwardly front and center with the setting going on behind them, or actually participating in their environment.

if i'm super stumped for background ideas, i browse stock image sites to get inspiration. sometimes it helps to doodle on an image to generate some ideas - kinda like you're playing with JPEGs like dolls.

that said - while i'm pinpointing WHAT i want to draw, i keep the ideas loose. i don't want to focus on the itty-bitty details until i've got the overall aesthetic and layout in mind, as i might get inspired to add something in later!

THUMBNAILING

if you're planning a big piece it can be helpful to break it down into something bite-sized before you go all in and start lining or painting. these are "thumbnails" - fast little sketches that establish the scene in a way that doesn't consume a lot of time or effort. it's also great as a little perspective exercise as a treat.

here i decided i want to draw a character walking home in a back alley street. with these photo references in mind, i can plan a layout and how the character will act in the scene. is this a candid shot? are they posing cutely? are they looking down at us in a tense way? there are many ideas to be had!

after you've chosen the layout / vibe for your idea, you can scale up your thumbnail to your preferred canvas size and start fleshing out the details. be sure to keep referring to your reference images to get additional ideas, such as storefronts, items, props etc!

3D MODELS

If you're trying to create a unique environment that photo references simply cannot help you visualize, 3D models exist! This gives you that ability to rotate / scale things for better visualization. Clip Studio has a vast catalogue of 3D models to download For Free that you can fiddle around with. i know there are many 3D builder sites out there as well, though i've never made use of them so i'm afraid i cannot recommend any off the top of my head. hell, you can even use the Sims game to design a setting and go from there!

also if anyone is going to come into my house and say 3D models are cheating: they are not. using a 3D model to better grasp an angle or get a better idea for perspective is not cheating. using 3D models to help plan the environment in your art is not cheating. they are no different than brushes; these are tools made to HELP YOU. use them!

PERSPECTIVE

perspective and angles can make a HUGE difference in the art piece. there's nothing wrong with static long shots! if that's what you want to draw, do it!! there's no right and wrong here!

but if you're finding your work to be a little robotic and stiff, slap an angle in there. consider an overhead view. these same techniques are applied to photography and film! nothing wrong with wide shots, but every once in a while it can help to throw in a dutch angle.

if there is one note i'd like to leave off on, it's that your backgrounds do not have to be 100% accurate-to-life to be Good. unless realism is something you're really striving for in your style, don't feel compelled to nitpick every brick and leaf in your art. us artists can tend to over-prune our work until our art looks a little bare and soulless. flaws can give your work character, and that's often a lot more appealing than how accurate the scale ratio between background building A and building B are [again, unless you WANT to go for that realistic look then you can fuss over those details all you like].

i hope this helped a little! MY APOLOGIES FOR MAKING IT SO LONG AH

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PILE 2 COLLECTIVE

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PILE 3 COLLECTIVE

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PILE 4 COLLECTIVE

[ flexible or enjoys dancing ] [ aesthetic hands ] [ a lover of the arts ] [ soft or quiet voice ] [ socially anxious ] [ remembers the small details about you ] [ impresses your family/mother upon first meet ] [ has a cat or younger sibling for some ] [ lets you paint their nails or practice makeup on them ] [ short hair, may sometimes get perms or curling techniques ] [ thin frame ] [ infp/infj/intj/intp/etc type of personality ] [ indie or soft pop music lover, especially clairo ] [ soft kisses ] [ prone to blushing or avoiding eye contact ] [ pale skin ] [ talks about you to their best friends ] [ karaoke/comedy clubs ] [ graham crackers ] [ strong perfume, especially floral/rose ] [ height difference/size kink ]