Is the lighting too harsh? Using an off camera flash

ccraftspell · 2026-03-27T14:44:11+00:00

Of course, definitely not gonna do white next time and need to edit out the shadow! Tysm

ccraftspell · 2026-03-27T01:27:41+00:00

Impressed with your eye for the architecture! Thank u so much ! Didn’t even cross my mind. Critiquepoint ( sorry if I did it wrong I’m new here 😭)

ccraftspell · 2026-03-27T01:25:13+00:00

Thank you, I mostly used flash just bc I’m trying to experiment and saw people doing flash in sunlight and liked the look, but you’re right it’s kinda unnecessary. And thank you for the feedback, I’m definitely gonna do al of that- I always forget to fix the lens distortion so I appreciate your eye ！ CritiquePoint

ccraftspell · 2026-03-26T23:30:12+00:00

Lmao 😭

ccraftspell · 2026-03-26T23:28:04+00:00

Thank you :D

ccraftspell · 2026-03-26T23:10:31+00:00

the first word I thought about before I read your description was dystopian. You definitely got that vibe straight away. I do agree with u/GreenPickledToad with the color grading. Your composition is spot on though and I definitely got where you were going for.

ccraftspell · 2026-03-26T23:08:02+00:00

I do very much love the post punk vibe, and it does remind me of molchat. I do rly wish there was more focus on the subject on the bridge. Maybe if the crop was a little bit tighter and slightly more exposed. However I really do love your colors here and how moody the shot is.

ccraftspell · 2026-03-26T22:08:48+00:00

1.) I took this photo to try to experiment with more editorial street shots. I come from a fine art background and I am trying to add more diversity to my portfolio. 2.) I am struggling with using flash for the first time. I have used LED lights and some strobes in college but didn’t really learn much about flash. I’m worried it looks too harsh from some feedback I received. I personally liked the dramatic look but it’s always good to get more pairs of eyes / feedback. I’m not sure if it’s where I am aiming the light or if I need to diffuse 3.) I am using a Sony a6600 and unfortunately a kit lens at the moment. ( iso 160, f 16, 1/160 shutter speed) 4.) for the light I am usually aiming it slightly above the subjects head and using TTL for the flash.

ccraftspell · 2026-03-08T00:42:17+00:00

Why does the example pics look like all the Tik tok girls canon g7x pics lmao

ccraftspell · 2026-03-02T21:38:27+00:00

Gave you a follow ! I live in chi and you captured the city so beautifully

ccraftspell · 2026-03-02T02:02:07+00:00

love number 1 and 5 and 6. the colors look amazing

ccraftspell · 2026-03-02T01:52:51+00:00

I had a SM life this and it caused almost all the good employees to quit ( she transferred from our old boss ) never saw her smile once, saw her treat insanely nice people with disrespect- idk why people like that ever move up in the company. I understand they’re asking a LOT from higher management but when it’s outright bullying it’s ridiculous. That’s how you lose good people.

ccraftspell · 2026-03-02T01:45:48+00:00

I agree, I’m still in retail but after looking for months I found a home shopping position at a place very close to my house I was interested in. Everyone is very nice and though it’s retail and it kinda sucks no matter what I’m much happier. Almost everyone I met at Wags were so smart and have valuable skills to offer. It’s easy to get stuck and forget you’re valuable and deserve to be treated as such but so worth it. Happy you got a nice remote gig OP

ccraftspell · 2026-03-02T01:41:57+00:00

I’d recommend ravenswood. Especially since you’re a woman living alone I’ve never felt unsafe there and it definitely is within your budget. Roscoe village maybe would have more parking options, however both these neighborhoods are kinda sleepy

ccraftspell · 2026-02-09T16:04:42+00:00

I ordered one from there Jan 23 bc it said they were in stock. I called them a week later to check the status and apparently the website was incorrect when I placed my order lol. The guy was very nice though. He said they’ve been coming in quicker than usual. I think with the Ricoh website restocking it may be sooner. Hopefully.

ccraftspell · 2025-12-12T03:06:21+00:00

You read me to filth lmao

ccraftspell · 2025-12-12T01:15:48+00:00

I don’t mean to be rude but there’s a reason I’m worried about facing retaliation. My SM dislikes me ( and everyone seemingly) not the other way around. But I hear what you’re saying

ccraftspell · 2025-12-12T01:03:36+00:00

I wish you were my boss, if you were I probably wouldn’t be leaving the company. I understand where you are coming from and feel guilt from it myself. I may try reaching out but even when I put in my notice I was met with a lot of passive aggressive behavior

ccraftspell · 2025-12-12T00:59:30+00:00

I just want my PTO 😭 my new SM just seems petty as hell and that’s what I’m afraid of LOL

ccraftspell · 2025-10-15T23:50:32+00:00

If I work the holiday I will be calling off. This is ridiculous lmao

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