Archive for August, 2011

Shadows

Shadows

August 31, 2011 No Comments

Most of the time the subject of the a photo is easy to see – whether it’s a portrait, landscape, travel, or architecture. While these subjects are easy to identify, the use of shadows in these topics is not discussed as often as it should be.  We spend so much time trying to get the ...

When is Your Creative Zone?

When is Your Creative Zone?

August 30, 2011 4 Comments

We’re all different though, some people have this rush of creativity in the morning, or in the middle of meals or other activities. I’ve talked to so many people who still are unsure of when they really are at their creative best. When people attend workshops and get immersed in a creative world, the ideas flow much more naturally.

Testing Some Gear

Testing Some Gear

August 29, 2011 3 Comments

Some new gear got dropped off on Friday…just in time for me to do a little real world field testing with it on Sunday! I was invited to share ten seconds of excitement with Michelle Hedstrom when the US Bike Pro Circuit came through town.

Masking in Lightroom

Masking in Lightroom

August 26, 2011 No Comments

Often when  I talk to people about their work flow one big question and the need to do some pixel based editing in Photoshop, one of the questions that often comes up is “Why can’t I do X in Lightroom?” Most of the time, it involves answers that include explanations of pixel based editing versus ...

What’s New in PSU?

What’s New in PSU?

August 24, 2011 2 Comments

The folks over at NAPP, aka Kelby Media Group, Kelby Training, etc. (in the form of venerable figures like Scott Kelby, Dave Cross, Matt K., RC Concepcion, Corey Barker, Pete Collins, et al) have long been known for their straightforward, down-to-earth approach toward helping the masses learn more about Photoshop.

Black and Whites

Black and Whites

August 23, 2011 2 Comments

I know that the topic of black and white photography has been covered quite a bit…people have talked about it ad infinitum across the web.  Heck, I’ve even covered some of it here on the blog, looking at things like Black and White Adjustments in Lightroom, Conversion Options, and my Top Five Conversion Techniques. Suffice ...

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