AN EASY, PETITE CAMERA
and how I edit my photos —
I recieve messages often inquiring about how I edit my photos and the camera I use. I'm not a trained photographer by any stretch of the imagination, but I do enjoy taking photos whenever I get the chance. Playing around with light and different editing techniques while teaching myself about the process has been a great deal of fun over the last several years. Additionally, I've found myself collecting and studying antique cameras, which has been a lot of fun.
I've found that much of photography is about chasing light. Carson's patience has grown a great deal with time. If we're driving or walking or spending time at home, and I notice some pretty light, I'll insist we stop whatever we're doing so I can snap a few images. My most recent camera purchase is perfect for that, because I can take it anywhere. It's not cumbersome and is a relatively easy point-and-shoot camera for beginners — or for people like me who have no training in photography, but want a nice photo.
Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital 4K
VERTICAL 4K VIDEO SUPPORT WITH WI-FI AND NFC
Not only has this camera proven to be an easy point-and-shoot for me, but it’s great for video. I’ve loved creating short films for work projects, but also to capture family moments. I think it’s nice to have some higher quality photos for memory books or for printing and framing. You can quickly and easily transfer images to your phone with the wifi capability, which I use almost every single day.
Hard EVA Travel Case
FOR CANON POWERSHOT G7X
This case is nothing fancy and does the trick by keeping my camera safe. I love the hard shell because I often toss it into my purse and it keeps it totally protected. I also like this soft silicone case my sister-in-law has on her camera.
Canon Creator Kit
WITH COMBINATION TRIPOD GRIP AND REMOTE
If you’re going to be creating videos often or wanting to take images of yourself or your family, the creator kit might be a good option for you. It comes with a tripod, which I also have, and a built in remote control which is unbelievably handy for taking photos without an additional party present to snap the camera.
Editing With VSCO
For editing photos, I love using VSCO. It's an app right on my phone where I can edit anywhere, at anytime. You can browse loads of filter packs within the app and see which ones you'd love using most. I used to enjoy an ultra-warm vintage style edit, but this year I've aimed to achieve a more a classic, cohesive look. To accomplish this, I usually turn the filter all the way down, to about 1.5 to 2.0 so it's never harsh. This becomes more of a photo enhancement rather than a heavy filter. In the past, I've loved using the A - Analog filter pack in VSCO, specifically filter A4. Recently however, I'm gravitating more towards the Film X - Kodak pack for a deeper, richer film look. I'm still playing around with the filters, but most all of them have that richness I'm loving.
From there, depending on the light, I'll adjust the exposure, contrast, saturation and tones, as well as the white balance. There's no real science to this, it's just what I think looks best depending on each individual image and its lighting. I still warm up my photos to give them an inviting feel and I love increasing the black point once I've saved to my camera roll. Obviously lighting is so important, and if the lighting is poor, there's really no filter that will magically transform your photo. I always try to get the best possible image I can with the light I have so I don't have to touch my photos a lot. My goal when editing is to try and achieve the look and feel of the actual scene that was captured. Editing is so much about your own personal preferences, and there's really no right or wrong way to do it! With lots of practice and experimenting with different editing features, you will find your own personal editing style in time. If you have any other specific questions, I'm more than happy to answer. Just send me a message over on Instagram or drop one below!
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