Recent photos I’ve captured

[raggie]

I’ve been trying to get into photography, especially portraits. As cigars are becoming an increasing staple hobby (and expense), I tried mixing the two. Here are a few pictures I’ve captured. I’m excited to delve further into this, pairing the two like a nice stick and drink.

These are all raw off the camera, I haven’t found the time or energy to edit anything yet. I know they can be further transformed with a little edit…

[Lamboinee]

Lookin' good, I like the match lighting one the best. 

I wish I would spend the time to learn just a little about how to take some better photos.  My pics are either a) straight down, see my shoes, oh look a cigar in the foreground, endless pavement below! or b) 60 minutes later still hasn't gotten the shot to look good despite moving cigar 90 different times, so I just jam an ashtray in the photograph and pray for the best.

[raggie]

On 11/18/2023 at 3:15 PM, Lamboinee said:

Lookin' good, I like the match lighting one the best. 

I wish I would spend the time to learn just a little about how to take some better photos.  My pics are either a) straight down, see my shoes, oh look a cigar in the foreground, endless pavement below! or b) 60 minutes later still hasn't gotten the shot to look good despite moving cigar 90 different times, so I just jam an ashtray in the photograph and pray for the best.

Thanks! I'd agree, that one is my favorite too.

Capturing a moment is a tricky skill to learn. These days anybody can just snap a picture, but being able to evoke a certain feeling or emotion with your composition is no easy feat. The best shots, in my experience, are the ones captured in the moment, with no preparation. A more candid scene if you will.

Just keep playing around with your shots and try new, different things! You'll land something eventually and it will click.