7 Replies. Posted by stellapnp in Photography.
I sometimes have a problem and I want to know if I am the only one. There are days when all my pictures turn out to be great, I take pictures of three outfits in the same day and love them all. There are other times when my pictures stop getting in the gallery, and I hate each and every of them!! I look ugly, or the poses are lame, or I never synchronize my body with the timer of the camera!! And I upload them on Chictopia, and then I keep deleting them!! I think it has been a week now when I hate all my new pictures. I mean, are there “talented” days with beautiful pictures and “bad” photo days? :P Does this ever happen to you?
This probably happens to everybody. It sounds like you're just running dry on inspiration though. When you're inspired during a shoot, it sets the mood. I would find inspiration in the setting, your outfit, music, or maybe other photography you find online!
0 Replies. Posted by TheBubblySpeckle in Photography.
Hi everyone!
My name is Evelyne and I'm the head of the fashion blog The Bubbly Speckle. (http://thebubblyspeckle.com)
We've had an incredible journey with many different kinds of collaborations with brands and online magazines such as Cosmopolitan, or Spektre and Anna Studio etc.
However as I will be moving to London in September, TBS is looking for a new photographer who is willing to shoot once a week for the post.
If you're interested or you know anyone who'd like to take up this fun and exciting challenge please don't hesitate to e-mail TBS!
e-mail: evelyne.florence@gmail.com
4 Replies. Posted by ReinaTabalno in Photography.
Which is much better?
Zoom lens to avoid distortion. Unless you're shooting landscapes or inanimate objects, you're gonna want a zoom. An 18-55mm work perfectly for the price as long as you know what you're doing. Fixed/prime lenses also work wonders for sharpness and depth.
10 Replies. Posted by sassy18 in Photography.
Nikon or Canon? Hmm..what will it be
Nikon hands down. The overall set up to the camera bodies has great flow and makes the process much more efficiant.
1 Reply. Posted by milastarz in Photography.
If you're a blogger and looking for a photographer let me know! I can take some pics :)
Only for those from London :)
Thanks for letting us know! We will definitely reach out if we are ever in London
25 Replies. Posted by FatenOthman in Photography.
everyone’s pics look so good here on chictopia, i was just wondering what camera do you guys use?
It depends on who is taking the pics for me. Sometimes when I want a quick ootd pic I'll use my Iphone. Other times I use my mirror less camera Lumix G5 or if my boyfriend takes them for me he uses his Sony Nex 7.
6 Replies. Posted by fashionophile in Photography.
What photo editing software/apps do you use? I only use picmonkey on the web.
Photoshop / Light room :)
7 Replies. Posted by clharys in Photography.
Hi
i would like to know who take pictures with his iphone ? and do you like the quality?
I sometimes use my iPhone for outfit photos, and it delivers well. Proper lighting makes a difference.
2 Replies. Posted by GwenDraper524 in Photography.
I am helping my boss choose event photographers and I noticed that the ones with the most fancy equipment aren’t always the best ones. What makes a good event photographer?
Their eye, and how fast they are in capturing those precious moments. The gears really don't matter, as long as you know what you're doing.
7 Replies. Posted by carolinass in Photography.
Hello
With what program do you edit your pictures?
Is it online?or…
Photoshop or Lightroom :)
8 Replies. Posted by UniquecStyle in Photography.
SO i’m planning on buying a new camera but i dont just want any digital camera. i want a professional camera. i want a camera that takes videos, focuses well, takes great pictures, looks like a professional camera but also is affordable and by affordable i don’t mean 100$ by affordable i mean a good camera that is worth its price,
please leave your suggestions below. i will really appreciate it.
Canon 60D is your best bet.
63 Replies. Posted by aribrielle in Photography.
or..how do you take them yourself?
I ask whoever is available to take my photos, or if not, I rely on my self-timer.
13 Replies. Posted by discofabulous in Photography.
What time of the day is it best to take outdoor style pictures? Is it better to have the sun behind you, in front of you, or above you?
take photos 1 hour before the sun sets... high noon sunlight is bad for outdoor photos, because it has top lighting.
1 Reply. Posted by ericzhy in Photography.
Hi there,
Would you like to try street snap in spring? I'm a photographer.
Do you have a portfolio to share?
0 Replies. Posted by victorwen28 in Photography.
hey!! chictopians, anyone in the nyc area wanting to collaborate on a photoshoot? :)
2 Replies. Posted by FelicitaHioe in Photography.
Should we use SLR for a fashion photo shoot, or is it enough to use pocket camera or even an iPhone for the shoot?
What do you think?
An SLR will give you the depth of field you won’t get from a pocket camera or an iPhone. It’ll make your pictures look prettier!
2 Replies. Posted by discofabulous in Photography.
Why do I keep getting red-eye in my night time photos? It looks so creepy so I have to go and edit them out. What causes this and how do I prevent it from happening all the time?
I always get the same thing. This is really helpful!
5 Replies. Posted by fashionophile in Photography.
What’s your favorite place to shoot your outfit photos? Do you like to keep the background blank, or have more going on?
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6 Replies. Posted by khenRisse in Photography.
i usually see pics that are stolen shots, serious looks.... my question is that what would be the most catchy post in front of the cam ? :)
I personally dont take alot of pictures but when I do, I try everything smiling, serious, duckface ect lol and go with the one I like best. i recommend giving it a try.
7 Replies. Posted by voguecity in Photography.
I absolutely love disposable cameras. If I could use them all the time, I would! Haha, my latest look was actually shot with a dispo! It was a lot of fun, not to mention convinient.
What are YOUR thoughts on disposable cameras?
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0 Replies. Posted by victorwen28 in Photography.
hi guys! my behind the scenes video is up on youtube and if ur taking a break from work or studying please take 5 mins and check it out! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=236XnYxQg_k
2 Replies. Posted by discofabulous in Photography.
What color do you photograph well in?
I’m olive skinned and I’ve noticed that I I looked washed out in pictures when I colors like red, salmon and beige. I look better in colors like royal blue, gray and black. Have you ever noticed this before? What colors looks best on you on camera?
I think for me since I have blue eyes and am fair skinned, that I look best in white, blue or green.
32 Replies. Posted by fashionophile in Photography.
I was wondering if anyone knew how to edit photos to give them that “vintage” look that looks similar to the quality of a polaroid picture?
Ainsworth did a photo like this: http://www.chictopia.com/photo/show/411887-Les+Freres+Ainsworth+-+MARIONR-beauty-old-converse-bag-noir-vintage-jacket-belt
Thanks if anyone can help!
If you’re on your iPhone, I recommend using VSCO! It has the most beautiful filters ever.
10 Replies. Posted by tenthousandoutfits in Photography.
It’s so hard to capture a perfect floating shot!
I’ve tried a couple of days ago, you can see some here (last pics of the album)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.482914781736536.120877.482729161755098&type=3
but you know what? It’s way easier to rely on photoshop instead of jumping. The trick is simple, trust me, if you follow the steps:
1)use a tripod, study the light, set the camera
2)take a picture of the background
3)take a second picture, without moving the camera, with you in your “levitation” pose with the same background of the first pic. You don’t need to jump. Just use some objects (such as books, or even a stool or chair) where you will sit or lay
4) download the pics on your computer and put them as 2 different layers on the same document on photoshop
5)create a mask on the second picture
6) use the brush (set it on normal, play with the opacity, use black and no other colors) and simply paint the object you where sitting on, in order to make it disappear. MAGIC! instead of the books or chair or whatever, you will see the background!!
Yes, if you are not into photoshop, this will sound crazy, but just have a look at some good tutorials on you tube (look for "levitation photography tutorial) and you’ll create amazing pictures!
Good luck ;)
1 Reply. Posted by AlexandraIulyana in Photography.
Favourite camera?
Next time you post, you might consider using a title that has something to do with your thread topic. It will help you get more responses :)
I quite like my Nikon
2 Replies. Posted by StoneTheMoon in Photography.
Hi All,
I have an online shop selling jewellery (stonethemoon.com) and I have tried and tried to get a completely white background on the product photos and have pretty much failed with every attempt. I photo products in a light tent on a white background which is lit from the outside, with a higher exposure on my camera and the photos still turn out with a grey or coloured tint. I edit them using Gimp and adjust the levels and contrast and colour balance and the background still isnt completely white.
Can anyone help me with this as its driving me mad! How do you get a completely white background on product pics??
Thanks!
Kayte
x
www.stonethemoon.com
www.margieheartsclothes.blogspot.co.uk
If you use a DSLR you can set the white balance using a grey card. Here’s an informative tutorial on how to use one. :) http://digital-photography-school.com/get-your-white-balance-right-in-seconds-using-grey-card
1 Reply. Posted by fashionophile in Photography.
Which street style photographer/blog do you follow? I will always and forever be a Scott Schuman fan.
I like Garance Dore. Her videos are adorable too!
3 Replies. Posted by DorisKaliva in Photography.
my favourite photo editor is picmonkey
pixlr is pretty great.
3 Replies. Posted by armangilin in Photography.
How can i take backlit photos that are nice too look at
With backlit photos, exposure is something you need to pay attention to. Because the source of light is coming from behind you, it’s easy for your outfit to come out too dark. You want a higher shutter speed and a high aperture. Fine tune the two to figure out what looks good to you, but those are two numbers you want to pay attention to when fighting shadows. Good luck!
100 Replies. Posted by midwestmayhem in Photography.
What editing software do you use and what are your editing techniques? How long does it take to edit a photo?
I straighten and crop my photos in iphoto then adjust the exposure and play with filters and curves in photoshop. It takes me about 5 minutes to edit a photo (which starts to add up when I’m editing a lot of them!)
Photoshop is DEFINITELY the only way to go! I posted a tutorial about retouching outfit posts if anybody’s curious
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