NEW WEBSITE!

That time has come where I'm finally ready to release my new website. For the record, my blog (here) will still be active for sharing and for anyone who wants to leave me any feedback or support.

Since I haven't bought a domain yet, this website is only going to be like a temporary portfolio until I get on board with my actual domain.

WEBSITE: http://sfalagariophotos.wix.com/photography

VIEWBUG: http://www.viewbug.com/member/SFalagario_photos

~ Christina

What's To Come This Spring 2013

Hey everyone!
Hope you are all enjoying the great weather we've been getting (well when we do get it as the weather has been a little bizarre here in Toronto some days). Anyways, I got a future shoot coming up this long weekend (monday) so stay tunned for that.  I know I've been kind of MIA lately but that's about to change. I've been recently working on a brand new website but don't worry this blog will still be active for the experience part and stories I'll have to share.

For those who ask about my health (since it was the reason I had to take a break from shooting) I am doing quite well. Thank you all for your support and care. I did however go out and take some pictures at High Park. I will post them below. Hope you all like it! And please feel free to share any feedback or constructive criticism on any of my works.

I also would like to welcome a new addition to my very own pond. Two mallard ducks decided to make a home in my backyard (1 female and 1 male). I will post pictures of that aswell. They were a little shy at first but as soon as I started to feed them they were willing to help me out with some nice shots.

Last but not least, I have been keeping quite active on my View Bug. I recently got featured today on the home page (top 4). So please check that out and view/vote and like my work as every help is appreciated! In case you missed it, here's a screen capture the exact moment I received my first congrats on the image "Take My Thoughts with the Wind" of my brother at Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia.

http://www.viewbug.com/member/sfw_photo

HIGH PARK, TORONTO 2013

MALLARD DUCKS IN MY BACKYARD

Adobe 1998 Vs. SRGB

Hey everyone! It has been recently brought to my attention that fellow photographers (and myself included) have had atleast some problems choosing between SRGB and Adobe 1998 when uploading images to the web. So for an experiment, I am going to choose a few images and test out the differences myself.

From what I've researched, Adobe 1998 has a better workflow and a wider range in colour compared to SRGB but many people have experienced washed out images when uploaded to the web because most browsers recognize SRGB (including mobile devices). I wont go into huge detail because I want to show you rather than explain it in words. Feel free to read this article I found to be quite helpful in understanding this process here: http://www.petapixel.com/2009/09/17/why-you-should-probably-use-srgb/

Here goes!


The following tests have only been edited in Adobe Camera Raw and saved under the profiles they are labeled with.

The first image consists of yellows, greens, oranges and some reds.

ADOBE 1998

SRGB

The Second image is a black and white image I also only edited in Adobe Camera Raw.

ADOBE 1998

SRGB

The last image is a vibrant colourful image that consists of blues, greens, reds, and purple.

ADOBE 1998

SRGB

To some up my experiment here, I noticed that the pink/red hues (see image 3) have become slightly washed out when saved under SRGB as well as the greens appear to be a bit more yellow in image 1. In image 2, the darker areas seem to have lightened creating a washed out look. So as far as I'm concerned, I personally prefer ADOBE 1998. I haven't checked out yet what it might look like on a mobile device but I have had seen some desaturation in the past - specifically in reds and blues and occasionally in the greens. I guess according to the article, my experiment had a slightly different approach as I would still prefer Adobe 1998. I guess it might be a personal preference or depends on the image or browser. Try it yourself and let me know what kind of results you came up with. A good idea is to check another computer or device and see if there's a difference. Try editing in Adobe 1998 and saving under SRGB if you prefer SRGB but want a better work flow.

Toronto Book Launch

Hey everyone. As spring approaches not too far behind, this fellow Torontonian is proud to say that I am finally going to be published for the very first time! On March 18, there will be a book launch opening for the Toronto Photo Book: Colour Contrast and Character at the Humber College Lakeshore campus. The following details are as listed below and everyone is welcomed. The exhibition will be open until March 28th. Hope to see you all there! 

 

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Off To A Good Start!

I know I haven't been posting lately but the good news is I have become a fan of this website called View Bug where hundreds of photography contests are being held every day. Some of which have pretty cool prizes and although I haven't won a prize, I did however win an "outstanding composition" award for a ladybug picture I took awhile back and recently my favourite lighthouse image "Peggy's Cove" recieved the January 2013 Editors Choice Award. The site only allows free members to upload 10 photos a week so stay tuned every week if you want to see more of my work!

Help with my view count, votes, likes and please, please leave me some comments and I will greatly appreciate it!

Check me out at http://www.viewbug.com/member/sfw_photo

Also, I am pleased to mention that one of my Toronto images was selected to be published in a Toronto book by humber college students in which I will be compensated for. I'm not sure which image was chosen but when I find out I'll share with you all. There will be an opening for the book sometime this year and so I will keep you all posted when I get the final details.

Hope you all are off to a great start in the new year!

Your Friend,
Stina