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Is “Trendy Original Shots” an oxymoron?! I think so…

I posted the other day on my first attempts of post processing images that are taken in RAW format. I took some self portraits in extremely low light that turned out blurry, but I wanted to start messing with this type of processing so I could start doing photos similar to those seen on Flickr, especially the photo groups i use the UNDERGROUND set list and Pink Ink Studio Fans.

The ways you can edit a RAW image is almost endless. I am very impressed with the way you can make colors pop, or have subtle color, black and whites, over exposed effects, etc. It’s hard to explain why these images grab me so much. To me, they look like something you would see in more trendy ads or Web sites. Anyway, I love it and have been trying to get more RAW shots to process and work with.

Below are some photos I took in downtown Texarkana this morning of some of the old buildings and what not. I have more to process later, but I have a Web site to complete for the New Boston Chamber of Commerce right now… Oh, well. You have to pay to play…

Again, it’s hard to explain why I like these effects so much. I think it’s because you can add so much emotion and atmosphere to your photos. You can almost make the viewer feel something while taking a peak at your latest work. Also, it isn’t something that everyone is doing. Most people point, shoot, upload, and they’re finished. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of people use tools from both of the studios and sets I mentioned above, but still, it gives you some sort of uniqueness in the way you post process.

Not every photo will look good with a particular effect. Therefore, your photo has a lot to do with the effects that will work. Again, giving you some uniqueness. Whatever it is, I am stoked about it and want MORE!!!

Take a look at this photo set to keep up with my progress, or just keep checking out my Flickr page to see what has been recently posted, processed or not.

Until next time…

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