Comments on: Let’s Try a Little Q and A! http://www.merakoh.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/ Established June13th 2006 Seattle / Beverly Hills / New York Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:49:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: stephhttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205948 steph Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:28:19 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205948 I am sorry, I all ready put a question in, but if you happen to get a chance... I am lost when it comes to showing people their proofs online... So lost, I have been just giving people CDs and then having them choose their faves. BUT THIS IS WAY TOO TIME CONSUMING and I was just wondering if there is a quick and easy way to do this online- I know that there are companies out there that host sights, but I am still a low budget kinda gal. I am sorry, I all ready put a question in, but if you happen to get a chance… I am lost when it comes to showing people their proofs online… So lost, I have been just giving people CDs and then having them choose their faves. BUT THIS IS WAY TOO TIME CONSUMING and I was just wondering if there is a quick and easy way to do this online- I know that there are companies out there that host sights, but I am still a low budget kinda gal.

]]> By: Me Ra Koh Photography Blog » Q & A, Segment 2: Top Six Poses for Senior Portrait Shoots!http://www.merakoh.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205906 Me Ra Koh Photography Blog » Q & A, Segment 2: Top Six Poses for Senior Portrait Shoots! Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:58:27 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205906 [...] last week’s posts on what photography questions do you have, a number of you emailed me about photo coaching [...] [...] last week’s posts on what photography questions do you have, a number of you emailed me about photo coaching [...]

]]> By: Colleenhttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205866 Colleen Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:30:14 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205866 Thank you so much for answering our questions!!! I would love more info on how to find and use good lighting, especially for night/indoor photos. I feel like in the morning/evening it is much easier to get great shots. Even then though, where should the light be in relation to who you are shooting? I need lighting 101!!! Thanks, Me Ra!!! :o) Thank you so much for answering our questions!!! I would love more info on how to find and use good lighting, especially for night/indoor photos. I feel like in the morning/evening it is much easier to get great shots. Even then though, where should the light be in relation to who you are shooting? I need lighting 101!!! Thanks, Me Ra!!! :o )

]]> By: Shannonhttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205665 Shannon Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:27:04 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205665 I was wondering if you have found a good free editing program on the internet. I would be interested to see if you could make a "top 3" list. I currently use picasa, but am looking for a little more flexibility. I would love it if you could give some direction- thank you!Shannon I was wondering if you have found a good free editing program on the internet. I would be interested to see if you could make a “top 3″ list. I currently use picasa, but am looking for a little more flexibility. I would love it if you could give some direction- thank you!

Shannon

]]> By: Christyhttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205623 Christy Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:26:08 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205623 1. I've worked hard on getting sharp images and I'm getting better, but sometimes it doesn't work and I wish I'd know what was wrong. I've seen a huge difference since I've upgraded to an L series lens, but I know some of the trouble is me. Is there a maximum distance in which autofocus operates? I've really been wondering about this the last while as I've been closely observing the sharpness problems. It seemed to me that when I was shooting from a distance, the focus point always dropped to the left or left/and below the subject. Is this me inadertantly jerking or WHAT?! During the one session I even used a tripod and had the same issue.2. I've been using Photoshop Elements to do post processing and it's a slow process--especially for weddings. Would I be better off getting Lightroom or upgrading to CS3 so I can use actions?3. I am booked as heavily as I want to be, but I wish to get in a higher class of customers. I've depended solely on word of mouth, so I'm seeing friends of friends. They aren't customers who are shopping around for the cheapest deal, but I'm hardly selling any prints larger than an 8x10 and very, very rarely do I sell a canvas. How do I move up? 1. I’ve worked hard on getting sharp images and I’m getting better, but sometimes it doesn’t work and I wish I’d know what was wrong. I’ve seen a huge difference since I’ve upgraded to an L series lens, but I know some of the trouble is me. Is there a maximum distance in which autofocus operates? I’ve really been wondering about this the last while as I’ve been closely observing the sharpness problems. It seemed to me that when I was shooting from a distance, the focus point always dropped to the left or left/and below the subject. Is this me inadertantly jerking or WHAT?! During the one session I even used a tripod and had the same issue.

2. I’ve been using Photoshop Elements to do post processing and it’s a slow process–especially for weddings. Would I be better off getting Lightroom or upgrading to CS3 so I can use actions?

3. I am booked as heavily as I want to be, but I wish to get in a higher class of customers. I’ve depended solely on word of mouth, so I’m seeing friends of friends. They aren’t customers who are shopping around for the cheapest deal, but I’m hardly selling any prints larger than an 8×10 and very, very rarely do I sell a canvas. How do I move up?

]]> By: Me Ra Koh Photography Blog » Yuriy and Julia! New Wedding Just Released!http://www.merakoh.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205596 Me Ra Koh Photography Blog » Yuriy and Julia! New Wedding Just Released! Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:48:33 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205596 [...] CHICAGO Running on Empty Contest! And we also do another segment answering your questions from the Q&A blog posts! And Monday, wow, look out. Either Monday or Tuesday we are going to share the latest [...] [...] CHICAGO Running on Empty Contest! And we also do another segment answering your questions from the Q&A blog posts! And Monday, wow, look out. Either Monday or Tuesday we are going to share the latest [...]

]]> By: Kristinhttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205589 Kristin Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:54:46 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205589 First I want to say "Christie" I fee exactly the same way as you. I have loved photography as long as I can remember however my photos just aren't where I want them to be and unfortunately my time is ultra limited so spending hours a day just isn't going to happen.MeRa, I am getting so discouraged with low light photos. I love natural light but just don't always have it or enough of it available. I purchased a 50mm 1.4 lens so I'm hoping that will help some but they just aren't what I'm hoping for. I could also really use some help with flash. What do you do if you are shooting some casual photos indoors in the evening...no sun from the windows. I try to stay still but sometimes the pictures just look way to blurry. UGH am I frustrated. I can't wait for the Chicago workshop when hopefully I will figure this all out. I think you and your website are wonderful. Thank you sooooooooooo much. First I want to say “Christie” I fee exactly the same way as you. I have loved photography as long as I can remember however my photos just aren’t where I want them to be and unfortunately my time is ultra limited so spending hours a day just isn’t going to happen.

MeRa, I am getting so discouraged with low light photos. I love natural light but just don’t always have it or enough of it available. I purchased a 50mm 1.4 lens so I’m hoping that will help some but they just aren’t what I’m hoping for. I could also really use some help with flash. What do you do if you are shooting some casual photos indoors in the evening…no sun from the windows. I try to stay still but sometimes the pictures just look way to blurry. UGH am I frustrated. I can’t wait for the Chicago workshop when hopefully I will figure this all out.
I think you and your website are wonderful. Thank you sooooooooooo much.

]]> By: Amandahttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205549 Amanda Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:36:19 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205549 Hi Me Ra! I saw the cutest picture in a magazine of a little girl and a pumpkin with a candle in it. The glowing pumpkin and the little girl were exposed from the light of the candle and everything else was pure black. What settings would you use to create a look like that? Thanks! Hi Me Ra! I saw the cutest picture in a magazine of a little girl and a pumpkin with a candle in it. The glowing pumpkin and the little girl were exposed from the light of the candle and everything else was pure black. What settings would you use to create a look like that? Thanks!

]]> By: Michellehttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205541 Michelle Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:04:09 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205541 I love this idea and have a million questions I could ask. So my top one is this: What is your best tip for photoshop/lightroom to really make those pictures pop?As a beginning photog I need all the advice I can get! :) Thanks for all your great tips that you share with us. We are grateful! I love this idea and have a million questions I could ask. So my top one is this: What is your best tip for photoshop/lightroom to really make those pictures pop?

As a beginning photog I need all the advice I can get! :) Thanks for all your great tips that you share with us. We are grateful!

]]> By: Christiehttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205537 Christie Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:33:48 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/10/21/lets-try-a-little-q-and-a/#comment-205537 Hi MeRa and Brian! Thank you for this opportunity to ask you all of the questions that have been troubling us at night! My question really relates to confidence with my photography (or lack thereof!) It seems like no matter how hard I try, my photographs look none too much better than a good snapshot. I have been practicing photography for just under a year and while I have seen some improvement, there is a world of difference between your photos and mine. Can you tell us a little more about your beginning photos? Can you show us some examples, so we can see where you started and how far you have come? Also, if you could shed some light on how you got to where you are now? Did you start out brilliant (innate talent) or was it a slow process? Any information you can provide on how you went from a beginner to becoming a master would be so appreciated. I am starting to get discouraged. I try so hard and care so much about becoming a really really good (actually I want to be amazing!) photographer, but it is starting to seem like a dream that might not get realized, especially when I look at the difference between my pictures and those whom I admire. THANK YOU!!! Hi MeRa and Brian!
Thank you for this opportunity to ask you all of the questions that have been troubling us at night! My question really relates to confidence with my photography (or lack thereof!) It seems like no matter how hard I try, my photographs look none too much better than a good snapshot. I have been practicing photography for just under a year and while I have seen some improvement, there is a world of difference between your photos and mine. Can you tell us a little more about your beginning photos? Can you show us some examples, so we can see where you started and how far you have come? Also, if you could shed some light on how you got to where you are now? Did you start out brilliant (innate talent) or was it a slow process? Any information you can provide on how you went from a beginner to becoming a master would be so appreciated. I am starting to get discouraged. I try so hard and care so much about becoming a really really good (actually I want to be amazing!) photographer, but it is starting to seem like a dream that might not get realized, especially when I look at the difference between my pictures and those whom I admire. THANK YOU!!!

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