Alright folks, let me tell you about my weekend project – trying to recreate that “Aspen Galleta Street” look I saw online. You know, that modern, slightly gritty, kinda cool vibe?
First thing’s first, I needed a reference. I spent a good hour just scouring the web for different angles and lighting setups from similar streets. Really tried to nail down what makes that Aspen Galleta thing… well, that Aspen Galleta thing.
Next, the tools. I’m rocking a pretty basic setup here. Standard DSLR, a couple of prime lenses, and my trusty editing software. Nothing fancy, because honestly, it’s more about the eye than the gear, right?
So, I headed out to a spot in my city that I thought had potential. Spent a solid afternoon just walking around, looking for the right lines, the right textures, the right feel. This is where the patience comes in, folks. You gotta be willing to walk away from dozens of “almost” shots before you find the one that clicks.
When I finally found the spot, I started experimenting with angles. Low angles, high angles, tilting the camera a bit for that extra bit of drama. I was really focusing on capturing the light in a way that highlighted the textures of the buildings and the street. Think harsh shadows and strong highlights.
Now, the editing. This is where the magic happens. I started by tweaking the exposure and contrast to get that punchy look. Then I messed around with the color balance, pulling out some of the warmer tones and adding a touch of blue to give it that slightly desaturated vibe.
After that, I went in and did some local adjustments, dodging and burning to accentuate the highlights and shadows even more. I also added a bit of grain to give it that gritty feel. It’s a delicate balance, though. You don’t want to overdo it and end up with a noisy mess.
Finally, I did some sharpening to bring out the details. Again, you gotta be careful not to oversharpen, or it’ll look all crunchy and artificial.
And that’s pretty much it! It was a fun little project, and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. It’s not a perfect replica of “Aspen Galleta Street,” but it definitely captures the spirit of it. Plus, I learned a few new tricks along the way. Always a win in my book.
Anyway, that’s my take on recreating the “Aspen Galleta Street” look. Hope you found it helpful, or at least entertaining. Now get out there and start shooting!
