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12/11/2025 02:28:09 PM |
| So I dont know you at all but I'm getting a sense of your style and I personally love it, and your answer below is EXACTLY what I thought you were going to say haha. I wish it resonated with more people! But I know there are a select few in the category of enjoying this aesthetic. Or maybe it's just that it's less likely to be popular in photography forum circles? Not sure... I'm here for it though. Just a lovely image. |
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12/11/2025 01:31:17 PM |
| The square crop suits this perfectly! Love the colors. |
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12/11/2025 03:01:53 AM |
The processing definitely creates a retro vibe. Looks like a picture from the 70s.
I would rather expect that on lifestyle and fashion (as you mentioned) but not necessarily in nature |
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12/10/2025 07:14:40 PM |
| Lovely! The processing enhances the feeling of warm afternoon sunshine. |
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12/10/2025 02:04:52 PM |
Originally posted by kanaj:
Originally posted by nam:
What does a contrast boost - a big one :) - do for it? |
Well, it would definitely take it in a different stylistic direction than I intended with this edit. :-) Here, I'm going here for a warm, sun-faded matte/distressed-film treatment, so I've actually used some processing decisions to reduce rather than enhance contrast--and to introduce grainy imperfections. But admittedly, it's a stylistic voice that doesn't resonate with all viewers. And I'm far from the best I've seen at recognizing when and how to apply it effectively. But since it seems to be popular in stock photography right now, especially among DTC brands in the fashion and progressive lifestyle space, I'm experimenting with ways to incorporate it into my portfolio of work.
Appreciate your kind words! |
Got it. I kind of wondered whether the faded look was intentional. |
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12/10/2025 01:32:40 PM |
Originally posted by nam:
What does a contrast boost - a big one :) - do for it? |
Well, it would definitely take it in a different stylistic direction than I intended with this edit. :-) Here, I'm going here for a warm, sun-faded matte/distressed-film treatment, so I've actually used some processing decisions to reduce rather than enhance contrast--and to introduce grainy imperfections. But admittedly, it's a stylistic voice that doesn't resonate with all viewers. And I'm far from the best I've seen at recognizing when and how to apply it effectively. But since it seems to be popular in stock photography right now, especially among DTC brands in the fashion and progressive lifestyle space, I'm experimenting with ways to incorporate it into my portfolio of work.
Appreciate your kind words! |
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12/10/2025 01:01:04 PM |
Nice focus and I like having the bee centered so the square crop works well. What does a contrast boost do for it?
Message edited by author 2025-12-10 13:16:50. |
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