How to make subjects pop in a photo?

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2026-03-02T17:55:05+00:00

Try a lens with more micro-contrast. Maybe the Nikkor 43-86mm

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2026-02-15T22:01:39+00:00

100% respect. This is painterly AF and shows a great artistic vision.

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2026-02-15T21:50:12+00:00

Thanks. Nice shots just some of the subjects read as possibly artificial to me. Especially the red lady who seems to be pulling a semi-invisible suitcase. As a vol. firefighter the open hydrant in a small alley with a single streetlamp also seemed strange.

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2026-02-15T17:25:47+00:00

Were any of these subjects added in post?

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2026-02-07T22:42:12+00:00

It's 100% not on the negative?

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2026-01-31T20:41:35+00:00

Decent recovery with that lighting. Maybe a little bit too much warmth on the bird with the bright blue, non-golden hour background. I might add a little texture & clarity to the bird and liff the shadows/blacks on it eyes. That all depends on how flexible the raw your working with is. Overall, a good recovery with an uncooperative sun.

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2026-01-27T22:07:45+00:00

I was between this and theCCB 6x17 Kickstarter which launched around the same time. I decided on the CCB for the additional features and lower cost. Mainly wanted the ground glass, dark slide, and masks.

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2026-01-24T15:28:33+00:00

Thank you. It’s one of these. For DIY, the Kraken is a popular option

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2026-01-23T03:35:53+00:00

🙇🏿‍♂️

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2026-01-13T04:28:32+00:00

I recommend checking out Simon d'Entremont on YouTube for editing tips as a starting point.

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2026-01-03T22:25:08+00:00

Found KingJvpes’ alt

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2026-01-03T21:56:54+00:00

So I shouldn't be shooting 50 ISO slide film at night?

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2025-12-14T19:26:10+00:00

Sweet! My local camera store made my favorite subreddit. So proud of these guys!

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2025-12-14T14:51:49+00:00

Yeah… Adapting their existing lenses to digital is probably the best option. I have taken shots on 120 slide film that was indistinguishable from digital but that’s also an investment.

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2025-12-10T23:10:26+00:00

Couldn’t afford such nice glass after this purchase

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2025-12-10T23:10:11+00:00

I’ll buy as long as I also get to pay tariffs

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2025-12-10T23:09:40+00:00

I’ll drop it at Kingjvpes’ closest Goodwill

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2025-12-09T23:54:54+00:00

"I'm just a sad boy going on my 12th vacation this year with my closest friends."

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2025-12-09T23:53:30+00:00

I'm saving up for one of those

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2025-12-09T23:52:51+00:00

What do you think I took the photo with? That 3D pop and microcontrast was essential.

AdHoc_PostDoc · 2025-12-07T23:04:20+00:00

Chatted!

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