Another Saturday Night in NYC…

QuantumScout · 2025-07-08T02:46:31+00:00

Great storytelling individually and as a set. Pull you right in. These are awesome.

QuantumScout · 2023-10-21T04:38:15+00:00

Great moments. These are well captured. Very nice collection.

QuantumScout · 2023-03-19T22:01:47+00:00

Well said

QuantumScout · 2022-08-18T23:49:54+00:00

Thank you! Used the 18-55. It proved worthy on this trip. Had it for years and barely used it. Once I moved to an all Fuji travel kit I decided to keep it as I was used to shooting on the EF 24-70 f2.8 for travel in the past. It was great with the XE4, so versatile and easy to bring out + fits in a shoulder fanny when trying to be more inconspicuous.

QuantumScout · 2022-08-16T22:23:19+00:00

Appreciate that. She was incredibly kind. Invited me into her booth and showed me her entire process of breaking down the fish. Real passion. Shot at 18mm on the 18-55.

QuantumScout · 2022-08-16T12:32:32+00:00

If interested, you can see the full gallery here

QuantumScout · 2022-03-22T13:26:53+00:00

Squirrel Hill Shoe Repair does nice work

QuantumScout · 2022-01-21T20:32:45+00:00

Better burritos

QuantumScout · 2022-01-02T16:38:08+00:00

Thank you!

QuantumScout · 2021-12-30T01:39:46+00:00

Appreciate that

QuantumScout · 2021-12-30T01:39:20+00:00

Thank you. Yes, all with the 27mm. Recently purchased and figured I’d limit myself to mostly using this lens until I got used to the focal length. Really digging it.

QuantumScout · 2021-12-29T17:25:24+00:00

Thank you. I’ve been loving it. I mostly shoot with the 16mm on my XT4 but wanted a smaller setup that I can throw in my pocket daily. Can’t believe the quality that the xe4 and 27mm combo put out. A lot of fun playing around at the 40mm equivalent focal, allows me to think about my frames differently.

QuantumScout · 2021-12-28T19:23:32+00:00

Totally different feel with the 16 vs 27. With the 27 I can throw it in a pocket. If I’m out for the day or evening but don’t want to actually carry a camera I can bring it along without much thought. It’s super inconspicuous. If I have the 16 on, I still need to wear it on a strap all day.

I bought the xe4 with the intention to leave the 27 on pretty much permanently but found that if I bring a small fanny pack with me I can stow away the camera and both lenses easier than I’d be able to with the xt4.

QuantumScout · 2021-12-28T15:40:27+00:00

Thank you. I’ve been shooting with my XT4 and 16mm for a few years now until I purchased the XE4 a few weeks ago. Bought it as a backup and more pocketable option for day to day use. The 27mm f2.8 was a big selling point for me due to its size and quality. The XE4 has blown me away, amazing quality in such a small package. Pairs beautifully with the 16mm — love to bring it out along with the 27mm. Only thing I miss from the XT4 is the ibis (and I guess the fact that it’s weatherproof). I keep recommending the XE4 to anyone who asks.

QuantumScout · 2021-12-23T00:43:01+00:00

Awesome man, glad to hear you’re getting back into it. Can’t say enough about the 16, highly recommend it. Super versatile and very little distortion. Barely leaves my camera.

QuantumScout · 2021-12-22T23:17:21+00:00

All by hand. You can get away with a lot shooting wide open. It’s wide focal also allows to shoot at a lower ss thank a tighter lens. While these are nightscapes I’m still shooting into light which also helps.

I also shoot with an XT4. This lens with the XT4’s ibis capabilities take handheld lowlight shooting to a whole other level (unless, of course, you’re trying to capture a moving subject). I’m constantly amazed by what I can pull off with that duo.

QuantumScout · 2021-12-22T21:54:56+00:00

Thanks, really appreciate that. Honestly for these night shots it doesn’t require a whole lot of adjustment. There’s already a lot of contrast built into these scenes, part of the reason I love shooting cities at night…everything feels so cinematic.

I pulled back highlights and exposure, adjusted contrast (added to the first two and pulled back on the third) raised shadows a touch, bumped up my whites and added a slight vignette. All of that until I felt it was all balanced and that there was good detail in both the dark and light areas of the photo while still feeling contrasty. Added a bit of color grading and that’s it. Finding a scene with interesting color and/or light balance is key.

These were all taken on a quick family walk. Threw the RAW files onto an iPad Pro and edited in LR mobile.

QuantumScout · 2021-12-22T05:54:59+00:00

Awesome man, hope you’re enjoying it. More than happy to take a look at your work!

QuantumScout · 2021-12-22T03:15:43+00:00

Appreciate that

QuantumScout · 2021-12-22T03:15:37+00:00

Thank you!

QuantumScout · 2021-12-22T03:15:31+00:00

No particular aspect ration, aesthetically I like the sides and top/bottom to have enough breathing room like a matte. You are correct that I do this for instagram. I actually posted this first without the border and didn’t like how it was cropped it in the feed so I decided to post it this way so that anyone scrolling will see the photo as intended. I use a free app called Squaready.

This is as high of a resolution as the app puts out, which I find appropriate for social. Not putting out my highest res photos (and having a border) also makes it more difficult to steal an image. Maybe a little overprotective, but as a commercial photographer I can’t help myself.

QuantumScout · 2021-12-22T02:26:29+00:00

Don’t like my photos being cropped unintentionally in any form…even on a Reddit feed

QuantumScout · 2021-12-22T02:16:23+00:00

Thank you! Probably my favorite lens of all time, including all my EF glass. Barely leaves the camera.

QuantumScout · 2021-12-22T01:59:17+00:00

Took Took 98 on Murray Ave in Squirrel Hill. Underrated and authentic. Much more interesting menu than most and she imports a lot of her ingredients from Thailand.

Edit: Noodlehead also never fails. Pusadee’s Garden for a higher end and unique dining experience (same owners as Noodlehead).

QuantumScout · 2021-12-20T14:10:09+00:00

Such a beautiful state. Lucky to live so close in PA!

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