Photographic Log
IMAGE and file number ISO/SHUTTER SPEED/APERTURE/FOCAL LENGTH/HISTOGRAM
EQUIPMENT USED andTECHNIQUES
FILM TYPE/DIGITAL FILE TYPE
POST PRODUCTIONLIGHTROOM/PHOTOSHOP
REVIEW:STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES
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ISO 200250 at F 5.6Focal length 100mm
Nikon D200 DSLR18-200mm VR zoom lensSpeed light set at half output to fill shadow
RAW RAW conversion in LightroomLevels, curves,Cloned out dust spotsFinal image saved as TIFF
Fill the frame with subjectUse shallow DoF to isolate subject against their background.Harsh lighting – could do with some fill in flash on the shadows.
Insert a thumbnail of your image with original file number
For digital images you should find all this under the metadata in Lightroom.
Your camera and other equipment like tripods, flash units, lensesAnd any special techniques or lighting conditions
What type of digital file is it? RAW or JPEG?.If film note the manufacturer, speed and name of the film eg ILFORD HP5 400ASA.
Note the main tools used and File type you saved to ( either JPEG if on the school system or you might prefer TIFF if its on your own system)
Evaluate your image. Composition, lighting and any settings of aperture and shutter. Have you achieved what you wanted in this photo?
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Canon EOS 700D DSLR18-55mm EFS zoom lensSpeed light set at half output to fill shadow
JPEG JPEG conversion into Lightroom, using crop tool
Pros the light graffiti is demonstrated effectively.
Cons, the composition of this image could have been changed, no backdrop fills the frame.
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Canon EOS 700D DSLR18-55mm EFS zoom lensSpeed light set at half output to fill shadow
JPEG JPEG conversion into Lightroom, contrast, exposure, crop, brush tooling, shadows and highlights
Pros the lighting in this image is good, showing the dancer in a nice light.
Cons some of the brush tool effects added to the photograph could be done better as some areas of the photograph look a little blotchy.
Canon EOS 700D DSLR18-55mm EFS zoom lensSpeed light set at half output to fill shadow
JPEGJPEG conversion into lightroom, brush tool, contrast, exposure, shadowing, crop tool
Pros, the positioning of the dancer is perfect, having the dancer right in the centre.
Cons, there is still visible creasing in the backdrop.
Canon EOS 700D DSLR18-55mm EFS zoom lensSpeed light set at half output to fill shadow
JPEGJPEG conversion into lightroom, brush tool, contrast, exposure, shadowing, crop tool
Pros, the cropping for the image is done well, allowing there to be enough room around the dancer to show all of her body.
Cons, some of the tool brushing could be changed as it can appear blotchy.
Canon EOS 700D DSLR18-55mm EFS zoom lensSpeed light set at half output to fill shadow
JPEG JPEG conversion into Lightroom, brush tool, contrast, exposure, highlighters, clarity, temperature, tint
Pros, the composition
Cons, the lighting set up on the shoot effects the lighting throughout the photograph, the models hand is made lighter then the rest or her body
Canon EOS 700D DSLR18-55mm EFS zoom lensSpeed light set at half output to fill shadow
JPEG JPEG conversion into Lightroom, brush tool, composure, tint, exposure, highlight and shadowing
Pros, the timing within which this photograph was captured was perfect as it captures the dancer at the peak of this particular move.
Cons, the models face could be altered to look a little more flattering
Canon EOS 700D DSLR18-55mm EFS zoom lensSpeed light set at half output to fill shadow
JPEG JPEG conversion into lightroom, crop, shadowing, contrasting, toning, clipping
Pros, the lighting and colours accompany the dancers position well as it helps create a sense of life within the photograph
Cons, you can see creasing in the backdrop
Canon EOS 700D DSLR18-55mm EFS zoom lensSpeed light set at half output to fill shadow
JPEG JPEG conversion into lightroom, crop angle
Pros, light graffiti is displayed effectively
Cons, the backdrop could be a little less creased to make it look more professional.
Canon EOS 700D DSLR18-55mm EFS zoom lensSpeed light set at half output to fill shadow
JPEG JPEG conversion into lightroom
Pros, using the bulb setting proved to be good.
Cons, the backdrop could be less creased to look more professional.