Retouching a lot less : Camera skills better or just lazy?

4 months 3 weeks ago #745224 by Crammer
Today I hardly spend time in Photoshop or Lightroom.  Not at least as much time as I did 5 years ago.  5 years ago, while I spent more time in post retouching photos, it's not as much as I did 7-10 years ago.  So here is a random cheeky self evaluation thought for you.  Are you getting better behind the camera or just lazier?

I'll leave you and your thoughts alone now :rofl:


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4 months 3 weeks ago #745230 by the_photoeye
Sounds pretty subjective to me.

Everyone wants to get better pictures, but what is a better picture? In the end, you decide; it's your artwork after all. If you feel that your camera skills are such that every image is perfect as is, then go with it; I have found myself spending more time in Photoshop, not less, with each new technique I learn. From different methods of dodging and burning to better luminosity masks to more pleasing color grading methods and on and on, I keep experimenting and tweaking. Not because I necessarily think that the original was "bad," but because I want to see if it can be better.


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4 months 3 weeks ago #745274 by Uplander
WOW, that question gets you thinking.  I would like to think I've gotten better with my camera and shots, but again as photoeye mentioned, very subjective.  

So I'm just going to say, yes I've gotten better.  


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4 months 3 weeks ago #745276 by Razky

Crammer wrote: Today I hardly spend time in Photoshop or Lightroom. Not at least as much time as I did 5 years ago. 5 years ago, while I spent more time in post retouching photos, it's not as much as I did 7-10 years ago. So here is a random cheeky self evaluation thought for you. Are you getting better behind the camera or just lazier?
I'll leave you and your thoughts alone now :rofl:

Shooting digital about the same as I shoot slides, I've seen little use for photoshopping my images.


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4 months 3 weeks ago #745299 by db3348
For me ,

Mainly a case of laziness ,  particularly becoming bored with the digital process ,  gradually shifting back to emphasis on shooting film again .

but photoeye's comment " Sounds pretty subjective " is also valid .

db3348


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4 months 3 weeks ago #745326 by Sassy Girl
Hmmmmm, perhaps a little less.   I'm only saying that because I would like to think my skills have improved, but I do enjoy post processing, so my time in post while I'm sure that has streamlined, I still spend time in here.


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4 months 3 weeks ago #745362 by Wyrick Photography
Depends on who you ask! :rofl:

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4 months 3 weeks ago #745421 by Dan Lindgren
Well heck, good questions.  Yeah, I would like to think I have improved.  


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4 months 1 week ago #745800 by Crammer

db3348 wrote: For me ,

Mainly a case of laziness ,  particularly becoming bored with the digital process ,  gradually shifting back to emphasis on shooting film again .

but photoeye's comment " Sounds pretty subjective " is also valid .

db3348


I'm going to circle back around and after sitting on this question for a few days, agree on the smidge of 'bored' with post work.


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