ashley_carr3

Thanks everyone I will be making a list and will be working my way through it :) I notice alot of you say looking at photos is

most helpful so what are your favorite photographers!?

For beginners AND experienced :)

Thank you all! So many different options! I especially like your approach P !

<p>here it is, really sorry it took so long! Thanks for your time!!</p>

<p>yes I now realize that I usually never ever use raw but just thought i would try to teach myself something about it and shot in both jpg and raw for this shoot but now im having trouble converting so here is the jpg</p><div></div>

<p>here is the RAW version completly untouched</p>

<p>This is a shot from one of my sisters graudation photos I did for her it was at sunset and the lighting on her face is really harsh and yellowish. Is there anyway this can be fixed? and can you tell me how? I currently do not have a good editing system I just use mainly GIMP.</p>

<p>here is the data for the first picture, sorry!<br>

dimensions 2874x4397<br>

f/stop- 7.1<br>

exposure time: 1/100sec<br>

ISO- 400<br>

focal length- 84mm<br>

metreing mode: pattern<br>

no flash<br>

shooting mode mannual<br>

white balance auto</p>

<p>This is an opportunity to learn both how to better use your flash and how the Canon flash system works.<br>

You can control the flash with the Flash Exposure Compensation option in your camera's menu system. It's not as fancy as controlling it on-board but it does offer the opportunity to reduce or increase the flash output.<br>

Thanks! I really dont know why I never thought of that before :S I am going to start practicing right away :) Also the photo looks so much better with just the simple changes you have made!</p>

 

Here is another shot taken awhile back. It is no where near as sharp as Id like.<div></div>

Thanks I will try that before I make the big decision :) I mainly notice that the futher I zoom out with the 55-250 mm the

more unfocused the picture even when I use a high shutter speed and higher iso. I usually always shoot in M but because

of the problem I have been setting my M settings according what my AV mode has said and adjusting from there in case it

is me but it doesn't seem to matter the shot is usually always unfocused a bit and also dark, often I notice the unfocused

problem when im not zoomed out even with a tri pod!! and yes auto focus is on.I really dislike how the lens works in low

light period.

 

About the flash I agree I should learn how to use it more but the 420ex has no manual settings it shoots at the same

power setting always which is to hash for everything, and I hate what it does to skin tones :S<div></div>

Thanks everyone :) yes I have an external flash the 420ex but I never seem satisfied with results I always prefer the shot

without the flash if possible. Why might you ask? And sorry its my first post and I'm very unfamiliar I may just re-post :)

First off I have the rebel t1i, I currently have the kit lens, the 50mm f1.8 II prime lens,and the 55-250nm f3.5-5.6 IS lens. I do portraits

and weddings. I am debating between the ef-s lens 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 IS lens or the L series 70-200mm USM f4.0 lens. They are both

around the same price. I like the zoom range and the IS on the ef-s lens but the 70-200mm lens is an L series lens which is suppose to be

the best! I want to make the right decision since $800 is definatly not pocket change!! Also if you think it would be better to update my

camera to the canon 60D first let me know:) like I said I am looking for better picture quality and I hear thats in the lens! I greatly

appreciate any answers!!!

Ashley :)