About The Sample Pictures
What is the purpose of the sample pictures?
The sample pictures are intended to show what a particular camera, lens and/or accessory is capable of.
As people and nature are my primary pursuits, people and nature most frequently show up in the sample pictures.
I usually try to include shots that show unique capabilities of the reviewed camera or lens.
Specifically, look for a series of pictures of the same subject showing variations in aperture setting, focal length or other features.
Since the FOVCF (Field of View Crop Factor)
makes a difference in framing, you might need to make a mental conversion to the particular FOVCF of your camera body.
Are the sample pictures post-processed?
Yes.
Minimally, they are resized for the web and sharpened.
Since downsizing results in a soft but very sharpenable image, sharpening is nearly always added.
Because of this, the sample pictures are not intended to show full size sharpness
(read the camera/lens reviews for my appraisal of sharpness).
Most pictures are post-processed using the methods outlined in my up to date (mostly)
digital workflow page.
In general, sample pictures are post processed to correct color, tweak contrast, remove dust/blemishes, tune sharpness ...
I rarely change the background blur in the sample images (a common question).
Overall, adjustments are usually minor.
Again, I am intending to show what can be done with the particular equipment - post processing is part of the equation for me personally.
As a generalization, pictures nearly similar to the sample shots should be possible using out-of-the-camera
available settings (sharpness, contrast ...).
Are the people your family?
Primarily, yes.
They are beautiful (of course, I'm very biased in this regard).
Model releases are not a problem.
They are readily available.
Many of the shots are from our own property as well.
I am very blessed.
