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Offline Weylin

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Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« on: April 19, 2016, 08:12:15 pm »
Hey guys. I'm wondering if there would be any interest if I shared how I go about taking pictures, editing them and posting them on PA? I know there are some guys who don't care about their bows as functional art and there are some who don't care about pictures and that's fine with me. We all do it for different reasons. When someone makes what seems to be a beautiful bow and I'm squinting at little poorly lit pictures it drives me crazy! I want to see your sweet bow!

I don't put all that much work into it but a little effort can go a long way to showing off your bows. I thought it also might be another way to help a few more guys feel good about getting their bows into the BOM contest if they could display them better.

So, anyone interested in a few tips and tricks to better bow photos on PA?

Offline DC

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2016, 08:13:33 pm »
Me first!!

Offline bubby

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2016, 08:22:24 pm »
Heck yeah Weylin your pics are dang nice
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Offline paulsemp

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2016, 08:34:55 pm »
I'd be very interested especially if your pictures are taken with a cell phone. That's the only source I have for taking pictures and struggle on how to make them look good.

Offline J05H

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2016, 08:36:11 pm »
Great Idea. I look forward to reading it.
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2016, 08:47:26 pm »
Great idea Weylin

Offline Weylin

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2016, 09:24:40 pm »
Glad to see there's some interest. I really don't do anything too fancy. I just use my phone, heck sometimes it's my 6 year old taking my braced and full draw pictures. I will start working on it when I get a chance.

Offline Swampman

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2016, 09:29:35 pm »
I am interested too.  I am always disappointed in my pictures. Your pictures really look nice. 


Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2016, 10:43:53 pm »
I'd like to see this too, there are always some bows posted that you just know are really nicer than the photos make them look.
I also agree that its a good idea for maybe getting some guys to feel more confident about entering bows for bom. I know I'd like to have my pics. look sharp and crisp like yours always do.
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Offline mullet

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2016, 10:57:25 pm »
Quit talking and post it.;-)
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Offline Weylin

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2016, 11:45:57 pm »
Quit talking and post it.;-)

Alright, alright! I'm working on it!  ;D


Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2016, 01:59:39 am »
Would be interested in seeing your methods! I often get compliments for my photos but really,  I've only ever used my phone camera.  Beautiful natural backdrops always help too

Offline GB

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2016, 02:27:23 am »
Sign me up.  My pictures need help, too.
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Offline PNewton

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #13 on: April 20, 2016, 08:49:15 am »
Sounds like a good idea.

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Re: Interest in a Photo Tutorial?
« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2016, 08:59:06 am »
I'm sure I could benefit. I'm biting.