It amazes me just how much my mood can effect the editing style of my photos, I’m not sure if it’ll always be that way, or just until I find “My” style or “Look”. Either way, I enjoy the different looks to my photos as time rolls by.
I started out editing these photos in the same style I typically revert to (especially when editing in color). A higher contrast, color pop bombed, super sharp and de-hazed style that really catches the eye. But something just didn’t look right with a lot of the photos, it was almost too much, too in your face and loud. I knew I didn’t want black & white, because I wanted to capture the sunset in all its beautiful glory, and as I was seeing it (in all my partial color blind glory). So off I went, browsing the mass of presets I’ve collected, to see if I couldn’t find a style that better capture the “mood or vibe” that I was missing.
I ended up using a preset that I recently just acquired from a photography I follow on YouTube (James Popsys). Titled - “High Key 2.0”, I found what I was looking for. Letting the natural colors come forward, while giving it just a touch of softness made these photos hit the mood I was feeling perfectly. Only adjusting a few elements of the preset (exposure, lens compensation, and vignetting), it took no time at all to finish up the photos that felt slightly off before. I still used my trusty stand by preset “Skittles Pop” (an altered preset from Jared Polin) on a few of the other photos, but I really can’t get over just how much these lot of 10 all made me feel happy. HECK, I think the guy at the front of the ferry was even happy for me, hahaha.
I guess it goes to show that I should explore other styles in my editing, just as much as I explore different genres of photography. Which leads me to a hint about an upcoming conversation, shooting a revived style of photography (that’s all you’re getting for now).
Before I wrap everything up for this blog, I just wanted to mention the Patreon account again. I’m hoping to start my photography project, Titled: “Family Photos”, here in June. If you like the content I put out, and would like to contribute to future content, I would be greatly appreciative. There’s 3 options for monthly contributions ($10/$15/$20), which will allow you first access to blogs/videos/discounts and more as time goes on. I thank you for the support you’ve shown already, and I’m excited for what’s to come soon.
Patreon - https://patreon.com/GrimlockMedia
Like usual, I hope you enjoyed our conversations/writings, and that you’ll enjoy the photos from my most recent adventure to chase the falling sun.
Have a fantastic rest of the week, and until we do this again, I’ll catch y’all later.
Andrew Hoyle - Grimlock Media
