My thoughts on digital imaging.

Original portrait I decided to do this particular blog for a number of reasons. The first being that I wanted to show use of the spatter grain feature in an artistic way(see final example), this feature is something we have just been taught about in class. Secondly I wanted to try something more advanced with my editing skills with a view to using the technique on my final assignment of the year. Portrait with first attempt at dispersion. To create this image I followed a short tutorial on Youtube and as a first attempt I don't think I've done too badly. It takes time and patience to create an image like this at a sophisticated and professional level...something I usually have, but in this instance I probably rushed a little with the excitement of learning a new skill. I wanted to blog about my first attempt so that I, as well as others can judge my progression once the final assignment is complete. In the meantime I am going to watch other tutorials on this effe...

In my first blog I spoke about Erik Johansson and his dreamlike creations using layers and masks in Photoshop. Using layers and masks doesn't always have to lead to the creation of a composite image on a grand scale, it can be done to correct or slightly alter an image.          A photography friend of mine was recently asked to take a family photograph (mother & 3 children) and digitally add a 4th child who couldn't be present on the day of the shoot.  In this instance, as a photographer we should be able to look past our moral compass and not overthink the truth (or lack of truth) in an image. In the example below I have created an image based on a similar idea to show how easy it can be to deceive people with composite images. The original image had the unfortunate sight of a dogs anus on show, not something you would like to present to a client after a pet photoshoot.  In a matter of minutes I had removed the second dog all together to...