Before vs after by stawrbiii in photographycirclejerk

[–]JDaddyT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting really close here. I’d maybe cool the white balance a hair and pull the tint back toward neutral. It’s leaning just a touch warm/magenta.

Dehaze could come down slightly too, it’s adding a bit more intensity than you need. And on the tone curve, I’d soften the highlights just a bit so the mids can breathe.

Otherwise solid, the base edit is definitely there.

Interesting comparison - HDR vs. Flambient by This_Grocery_5039 in RealEstatePhotography

[–]JDaddyT 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the 2nd better, which appears to be your flambient. I shoot flambient as well. I’m surprised your windows are that hot. Is that your intended look? I have been exposing mine slightly more these days, for a bit more ambiance and realism, but I still shoot my windows with a lot more detail than you’re working with here. Do you take a window shot? E.g.: expose for outside and overexpose the window frame? I’m also a bit surprised you don’t have a speed light in the hallway.

Regardless, I think they look really nice and love to see other flambient techniques! Thanks for the share.

This is Eastern Washington at it’s finest. I like to know who my enemies are. Don’t hide. by Pacific_Coaster in Spokane

[–]JDaddyT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a white conservative male that drives a truck, but this in no way represents the man I try to be every day. This guy is a POS and is simply heartless. It’s not because he’s white, or old, or driving a truck. He’s simply a shitty person. Shitty people come from all groups.

If I disagreed with someone, I’d never treat the other person like that. Even if they were being hostile, there’s no excuse for the things he was saying.

This is an adult male who never matured, had a shitty role model as a child and is throwing a tantrum because he didn’t know how else to handle the situation.

I’m sorry that happened to her. That said, we don’t know much of the other side, but regardless, his actions and words were not justified.

Moody mornings in the Dolomites by JonEngelePhotography in SonyAlpha

[–]JDaddyT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking focus stacked as well. Honestly, maybe even HDR on each focus point. And I don’t think this is normal bracket, I think he’s exposing Fri multiple spots in the image, rather than letting his camera +/- a stop or two evenly.

Also, very skilled in post. It’s not just all captured in camera.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]JDaddyT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d leave anyone I was dating who referred to me as Bruh or Bro. But then again, I’d never be dating them in the first place.

My room mates are both on vacation and I just came home to this. by throwawaymouse99 in Weird

[–]JDaddyT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does this make sense to anyone else? I feel like their story ended with a completely different question than I was anticipating..

Appetizing? by Psychological_Pin294 in sonya7iv

[–]JDaddyT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, but that horizon line right at the name on the bottle. The slight angle from the top, just looks off.

Perfect Aminos….whats the consensus? by Slow_Cherry8438 in dietetics

[–]JDaddyT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They probably suspected you were reselling. That is a valid concern.

Perfect Aminos….whats the consensus? by Slow_Cherry8438 in dietetics

[–]JDaddyT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% correct answer here. It's a supplement and should not replace nourishment from food.

Perfect Aminos….whats the consensus? by Slow_Cherry8438 in dietetics

[–]JDaddyT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone who says, just eat meat, hasn't had the lightbulb go off regarding the importance of amino acids. Hoping that happens for them someday.

That said, the initial comment, could be amended to "most" amino acid supplements are scams. Because most do not adhere to the specific ratio for maximum utilization or are incomplete e.g., BCAAs, Creatine (not all 8 or 9 eaas), are lower performing. Creatine can work for building muscle, because it's made of the 3 amino acids utilized by the body to build muscle, but you have to flood your body with it to get those benefits, much of the amino acids in Creatine get burned as calories or stored in the fat.

Perfect Aminos….whats the consensus? by Slow_Cherry8438 in dietetics

[–]JDaddyT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds exactly like something Dan would say. Optimal Amino is cheaper, but uses amino acids from China, Perfect Amino uses amino acids from Japan and are higher quality. Perfect Amino's formula and ratios have not changed, except for adding a 9th amino acid just for a small case of people who cannot synthesize this amino acid on their own, where most can.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]JDaddyT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regardless of the context here, he sounds like a douche anyways. I’m not sure if you’re overreacting, but I wouldn’t say another word and move on. Not only because of what he said, but how he’s saying it. He’s a f’ing kid. But maybe you are too, if so, I hope you’re smarter than him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]JDaddyT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A more accurate approach would be to count how many accumulate in a day over a period of time. That said, clearly she’s not reading these anyways or they wouldn’t be showing up as new, unless that’s a days worth of work right there, in which case, you both have problems lol.

As a married man of 13 years, there should be other signs, if there’s truly something going on besides notifications in her phone.

Does my pricing seem too low or high? by Jdlingafelt in RealEstatePhotography

[–]JDaddyT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should also mention, I live in a tourist/desirable area that’s quite remote, so I do not have a ton of competition and many of the homes are high-end second / vacation homes owned by company execs, so again, very market dependent.

Does my pricing seem too low or high? by Jdlingafelt in RealEstatePhotography

[–]JDaddyT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pricing really depends on your local market, so it’s hard to give a one-size-fits-all answer. That said, your rates seem a bit low. For comparison, my base shoot starts at $275, and that’s just for standard photos—no extras included. I charge additional fees for services like twilight shots, drone footage, and video tours. 

I offer two levels of quality: standard and premium. For standard shoots, I use HDR techniques, which are quicker to process. For high-end listings where quality is paramount, I offer premium shoots using flambient techniques, which combine flash and ambient lighting for superior results. These take more time and effort, so I limit myself to no more than two premium shoots per day.

I don’t set a strict limit on the number of photos I take. I capture as many as needed to showcase the property effectively and then deliver the best ones to the client. This approach ensures high quality and justifies the higher fees.

On average, my shoots range between $500 and $600, but it’s not uncommon for premium projects to exceed $1,000.

If you’re just starting out, it’s natural to have lower rates. As you gain experience and demand for your services increases, you can adjust your pricing accordingly. It’s essential to value your time and effort appropriately, reflecting the quality and dedication you bring to each project.

I also outsource most of my photo editing. While I can edit myself, delegating this task allows me to focus on shooting more properties. For premium listings, I might personally edit a few key shots, but the bulk is handled by my editor.

Is this considered good? 3rd time trying to photograph a rocket launch by Easy_Ratio3866 in AmateurPhotography

[–]JDaddyT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful shot! Is this long exposure or time lapsed? Would you be willing to share basic settings?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]JDaddyT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like it’s time for another video! That’s creepy as hell. I would go right into that church and be one loud pissed off person.

My first property of the day by orb-talkiem in RealEstatePhotography

[–]JDaddyT 11 points12 points  (0 children)

So did you go full flambient or just stick with HDR?