How do we feel about vintage processing, washed out muted tones.

How do you feel about “fad-ish” processing like vintage, wash-out or muted tones?

Answer:

Dave: I’m not so much into the trend, and I prefer to keep things relatively classic in order to prevent cringing in about ten years time.

Taylor: I try not to take anything too far, because after looking back on my old work, I find I tended to over-process with photo shop. Not I try to hit at that decisive moment because when you do, it doesn’t matter what you layer onto the photo.

Dave: I think it’s all good to create a brand for your look of images because otherwise everything would look identical. If you want to look at someone with a very distinct brand of photography, check out Marcus Bell.

Taylor: For commercial stuff – I’m not going to say I’m into HDR – but some of what people are doing correctly – with 360 lighting – really hit it well and bring out that extra contrast and third dimension. But if you’re shooting weddings, there’s no need for HDR anywhere (in my opinion).

Dave: With spot colouring, to be realistic and in regards to wedding photography, nobody’s going to benefit from having their photographs spot coloured.

Taylor: Just so you know, spot colouring is when you de-saturate a photo and make it black and white except for one small object (like a bouquet) that’s still coloured.