A very good article on the digital photographic workflow by Michael Erza:
http://photo.net/learn/digital-photography-workflow/overview/fine-art-photography/
Some quotes from the article:
"My motto is simple: efficient process allows concentrating on art while proper processing allows bringing that art to life"
"Solving the puzzle of establishing an efficient photographic studio workflow is similar to solving any other problem for process flow: it is possible to arrive to a solution efficiently only when requirements for the end result are well defined. Envisioning and understanding the end results—in our case, it can be fine art prints in a particular size, images for the web galleries, etc.—drives the selection of proper tools while the sequence and efficiency of their usage comes with experience. Bottom line: a good workflow should allow achieving desired results repeatedly, reliably, and with consistent quality".
Michael E defines the following elements in his workflow:
- Where you shoot: Studio space
- How the image is formed: Lighting setup
- How the image is captured: Photographic cameras
- How the image is stored and retreived: Computer system
- How the image is prepared: Various software packages
- How the image is outputted: Photographic printer
It's great to read somebody else's conclusions that match your own! I agree with every single word in this article.
