I'm STUCK!

[Designer]

Best resources to learn GOOD editing from? I watch youtube videos for things I don't know how to do, but anywhere you know of to get a good, comprehensive, more-than-the-basics education?

I don't know what software you have, but since you asked for "the best" resource, I will say Scott Kelby runs an online school that teaches Photoshop.

 

[cdele21]

Best resources to learn GOOD editing from? I watch youtube videos for things I don't know how to do, but anywhere you know of to get a good, comprehensive, more-than-the-basics education?

I don't know what software you have, but since you asked for "the best" resource, I will say Scott Kelby runs an online school that teaches Photoshop.

I do use photoshop, I'll check him out, thanks!

 

[cdele21]

What is it that you are unhappy with? Posing etc? The only way to get better is practice with more practice! I've heard it takes a minimum of 800 hours to master a craft. How often are you shooting?

I am not UNhappy with them, I just feel as though professional quality is lacking, and it fursturates me to not know how to get to that. I guess practice may be the difference. I use my camera every day...but I don't get out to do shoots more than a few times a month. Thank you for your advice. Maybe I'm just impatient

I`m impatient too...so I feel yah. My favorite is the brick wall...but I love Urban portraits. Here is my version of the bench shot. Maybe just play with your editing a little ? I warmed this one up and played with the colors a little....tried to remove some of the grey from her face.

What is your best tip for getting skin tones correct? I always have such trouble with that.

Tough call because everyone has their own style. Some people like the cool skin tones and some like them warm. I chose warm for that photo to give it a fall glow. I did the edit in Lightroom which also has a handy little white balance tool....it's pretty good most of the time. What are you using to edit your photos?

I tend to prefer warmer as well. I use Photoshop. I have Lightroom, I've been learning it a bit lately, but don't navigate it as well. I'll have to check out the white balance tool though.

 

[timor]

What is it that you are unhappy with? Posing etc? The only way to get better is practice with more practice! I've heard it takes a minimum of 800 hours to master a craft. How often are you shooting?

I am not UNhappy with them, I just feel as though professional quality is lacking,

Are you already a professional photographer ? !!??

 

[beckylynne]

What is it that you are unhappy with? Posing etc? The only way to get better is practice with more practice! I've heard it takes a minimum of 800 hours to master a craft. How often are you shooting?

I am not UNhappy with them, I just feel as though professional quality is lacking,

Are you already a professional photographer ? !!??

I suppose define professional. I've shot about 50 weddings or so. I can always improve. Those weddings were over a 10 year span of me jumping in and out of the industry.

 

[timor]

It is you, who used that term in reference to yourself...
Nevertheless, fun aside, I don't think such a definition exists. Professional have to adhere to government established norms and codes in conducting business, any other use of description as professional is only a courtesy. Nevertheless we use that word to describe someone with high knowledge and skill in particular field, so, forgive me, but your initial question and idea of professionalism didn't go together for me. Sorry for that. I would say, that you should take a close look at the programs in your local college. They just might have proper program for you. It would be much better for your professional development as photographer, than our help or some internet guides. Unfortunately systematic education costs money, but as a professional you should rely rather on that, than some bits and pieces here and there. With this I wish you good luck with your progress.
Cheers.