Photo Editing software....

[apocketofposies]

I am having a really hard time brighting my photos... I try natural light and my pictures seem dull and dark....I try sunlight and get endless shadow...I try flash, these actually are the best and brightest.

So I am wondering if there is a FREE - easy to use photo editing software out there, and is there a way to edit the photos I have? To brighten them?

Any suggestions would be really appreciated!

Thanks
Rebecca

[Former_Member]

i think with the sunlit pictures, you might want to utilize a white bounce card (large white cardstock piece of craftboard) and have it and the sunlight sandwich the item being photographed - have it reflecting the light from the side the sun is casting a shadow. it will fill the shadow in.

picasa by google is a great program to use to brighten and add contrast to your pictures: http://picasa.google.com/

[apocketofposies]

Thank you! I am going to try this...I will let you know if I have success!

[Former_Member]

I use the free software paint.net. I can't believe its free, its easy to use once you figure it out.

you can get it here: http://www.getpaint.net/

[RidgwayForge]

It has a bit of a learning curve but GIMP is a good free source photoshop type program. Very powerful when you figure it out.

[apocketofposies]

I am still working on my photos. I think they are looking a bit brighter and better!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69065497/deep-rose-pink-and-mint-chrysanthemums

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69068163/buttercup-yellow-rose-flower-hair-pins

What do you think?

[Former_Member]

wow, really gorgeous color. i love your arrangement and compositions. beautiful. :D

[Former_Member]

Hi there,

I'm not sure what camera you have, but if it has some control over the exposure, then try over exposing a little for your indoor shots. Try increasing in small increments until you get the effect you want. Don't overdo it though as your whites will get blown out (no detail).