Archive for September, 2009

The Benefits of the Back Story

September 3, 2009 4 Comments

We all know that our photography at its best can stand on its own – no jazzy or snazzy music, no cheesy frames or doohicky slideshows.  However, some of our best (and worst) photos also come with some pretty incredible stories.  Just one read through Joe McNally’s “The Moment It Clicks” will give you unique ...

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The Topaz Labs Plugins: Details

September 2, 2009 11 Comments

Another exciting plugin from the folks over at Topaz is the Details plugin.  This smart little plugin is, well…not so little.  A simple click from the Filters Menu chugs at your processing speed for a good while as it scans, reads, and takes your image through several unique variations of detail adjustments.  With 12 variations ...

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Taking it to the next level!

September 1, 2009 5 Comments

Writing, writing everywhere We all have aspirations of taking our work to “the next level”.  How we define our “levels” of success is largely a personal matter.  Here I am always happy to share my aspirations and goals with the larger community.  It is likely no secret that as a blogger, the written word is ...

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Is it Over Yet?

I hope everyone's Christmas season was merry, and that you maintain the sense of cheer and family as we...

And now an interesting video diversion…

The idea struck me recently that showing some of the LCD configurations for our EOS and other camera systems...

Book review! Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots

It's been a long time in the making and I have been slacking off in my review material, so...

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