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Playing with Vintage {Maine Lifestyle Photographer}
Posted on January 3, 2010
It is so easy to get comfortable with a certain way of doing things. In regards to photography, post processing in particular, I have found myself seeking new ways of bringing to life the images I take. I visit hundreds of blogs. I sample hundreds of tutorials. I read hundreds of “how to’s.” But in the end I found myself slinking back into a familiar way of presenting my work. Maybe it’s my “style” or my “signature” – a way for people to recognize my images. For them to be able to say, “yep, that’s Darlene.”
But I want to grow. I want to feel expressive in a multitude of ways. I don’t want my post processing to be my signature. I want the emotion conveyed in the images to say “this is Darlene’s work.”
The following images are from a session I did towards the end of November. I’m still working on them. The good thing about taking so long is the images and I are evolving together. I am stepping outside my “photography comfort zone” with the intention of being open to many forms of expression. These images below have been treated with a vintage look. The hardest part about this change is when I put the original image and the vintage image side by side. I have to let go of the fact that the colors are different, especially skin tones. But what I’m loving is the energy shift. It really brings to life the feeling of the moment.
The direction of this post was inspired by the latest post on Shutter Sisters.
This image represents such a sacred moment. I just love the synchronicity between Lea and Spartacus.
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I always love vintage processing! I think these photos are beautiful!
Just wanted to say that I love your photography and your article. I too find myself resorting to the same familiar ways of photographing events and moments. Thank you for your insight it was very insightful.