Here is the workflow I use for creating a still life photograph:
1. Locate or setup the subject(s) for the photograph. Arrange them in a way that creates the best possible view and best composition for the photograph.
2. If not a natural scene, apply light to create highlight/lowlight contrasts and bring out textures if required.
3. Set camera for proper white balance for the supplied lighting.
4. Take a meter reading from the supplied light. Adjust exposure levels accordingly based on desired depth of field for the shot.
5. Mount camera on tripod and compose the scene within the camera's viewfinder.
6. Take one test photo.
7. Evaluate test photo for exposure and composition.
8. Make any necessary adjustments to exposure and composition.
And if you replace step one by : move yourself and the camera around in a way that creates the best possible view and best composition for the photograph, then you can apply it to any picture you make.
If I am out hunting for a picture on my one (not with the family) I usually do apply it.
This particular workflow doesn't 'flow' well unless i'm working at home on the photo. When i'm out in the field somewhere, I don't get the opportunity to do steps 6,7, and 8.
Shoot the subject or subject with all my Memory Sticks
Little bit more then 200 shots
Crop to size
Post all 200 shots on DPC to see how it looks
Change it until 9:00p.m (DPC time 12:00 midnight)
Damn that's not the one I wanted, oh well.
Watch the scores go down.
[Next day]
Score is low. Hoping for above "5" average.
Look at threads. Complaint rants. Another Sony being sold. Another person saying how great their Canon is.
Hope my favorites win.
