Great 1 on 1 Session : Settings/Lighting, Retouching, Niche Focus talks.
Added 2024-12-28 02:50:55 +0000 UTCIn this Zoom session,
Discussions revolved around photography techniques, equipment choices, and practical advice for improving skills and workflows. Stretch shares insights on camera settings, retouching techniques, and the importance of understanding lighting in photography.
Camera Settings and Lighting: The host shared practical tips on camera settings, such as using specific Kelvin temperatures for white balance in studio photography and keeping the camera on auto white balance for outdoor shoots due to changing light conditions.
Retouching Techniques: A discussion on the effectiveness of retouching packs was highlighted, showcasing how AI tools can simplify the editing process by enhancing skin tones, removing blemishes, and replacing backgrounds with minimal effort.
Hands-on Experience: Members emphasized the importance of practical experience, encouraging each other to shoot regularly, experiment with different scenarios, and not hesitate to offer free services to friends for practice and portfolio building.
Niche Focus for Social Media: It was suggested that photographers should narrow their focus on social media by showcasing their specific niche (like sports photography) to attract the right clientele, while also enhancing the aesthetic of their profiles with inviting colors and clear branding.
