Fauxtography II – Fine Art Print Photography Gallery

Fine Art Print Gallery - Fauxtography II

The photograph can be just the first step towards the final image. Dale uses Photoshop and Painter to translate his images into his unique vision. Fauxtography is simply photography that has been manipulated by one of the many softwares such as Photoshop or Painter. At Photo 24 we make a distinction between enhancement and manipulation. We all enhance our digital photos with software. It is a necessity in digital photography as was darkroom work for film. Fauxtography goes way beyond that simple enhancement. These are photographs that have been transformed by filters and other techniques that render the original photograph unrecognizable.

Dale McRaven describes his work this way:

"My images reflect the beauty I see in simple subjects. I love quiet moments, unlikely, tender and imperfect subjects that touch the soul. Capturing these magical moments allows me to paint a picture and become a visual storyteller."

"I've been a nature photographer for thirty years. I've traveled to twenty-eight different countries, from Alaska to Antarctica, eight African countries, and I've photographed extensively in the Western United States. Eight years ago I bought Photoshop and I was instantly an addict. The way life unfolds itself is sometimes very strange and devious. I found I could really have fun playing with images on the computer. I use mostly Photoshop, but occasionally I use Painter and Bryce."

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