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It seems some feel I may edit my images a bit too much. I can honestly respect your opinion. I do soften here...sharpen there. Guilty as charged. I have only been a photographer for a little over a year now so I still have a lot to learn. I have always been into paints and charcoals. I suppose the artist in me needs to be tamed a bit and leave well enough alone :)
This image of my daughter is edit free. She is beautiful the way God made her and I would never intentionally take away from that.
I want to express my gratitude for all the comments I get on my jpg submissions...both positive and negative!
Thank you!
9 responses
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Neil Woo said (1 Nov 2008):
great portrait
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Neil Woo said (1 Nov 2008):
I have to Agree with bradley here Film is dead. Amanda your Pic's are amazing and we love to see more. Edit or not we will still love to see them.
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Amanda Chapman said (1 Nov 2008):
Thank you Bradley & Neil! This is why I love this site....open minded, free spirited artisit individuals! I appreciate your support
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Jose Antonio González gave props (2 Nov 2008):
I dont care if you edit or not, digital or film your work is inspiring! Great portrait!
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David Lazar said (2 Nov 2008):
There's nothing wrong with editing your images in photoshop - isn't it the same as when photographers would work on their photos in a darkroom with chemicals to change colors, and do things like dodging and burning?
I think your editing work is very artistic and I like what you do for that surreal look :) This unprocessed one isn't a Chapman trademark shot - but still good. -
David Lazar said (2 Nov 2008):
Actually it is a trademark shot because it has Amberlyn in it ;)
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (16 Nov 2008):
Amanda, Never lose the artist in you, you do not have to conform completely, art is formed in the artist's eyes and remember that!
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Shannon Huber said (30 Nov 2008):
I just want to say that I shoot BOTH film and digital and while I don't think that film is dead, I have nothing against digital or editing photographs (in the darkroom or on the computer).. I am a visual (2-D and 3-D) artist as well as a photographer and I don't think artistic license should be prohibited in photography, in fact I think the exact opposite, as I am a Creative Photography student in a Fine Arts program.. That being said, my previous comments were made on a specific image basis- that my opinion was, those particular photos would be STRONGER without the editing.. I didn't consider my comments to be negative in any aspect, just (my personal) CONSTRUCTIVE criticism (which any artist should appreciate).. As I said before, especially with the 'Do Not Disturb' photo, it is a WONDERFUL capture, a beautiful and artistic image, and I think that is a very positive comment! .. Keep shooting, you have a wonderful eye.. and a beautiful model ;] We all have more to learn, every one of us, regardless of how long we have been at this.. and luckily, when it comes to photography, all the practice is all the fun!
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simone teixeira said (14 Dec 2008):
°º° beautiful girl, beautiful shot!
