Tuesday, May 31, 2011

DOWNLOAD Picture Perfect: Set Up Your Own Photoblog

DOWNLOAD Picture Perfect: Set Up Your Own Photoblog

by Justin Pot

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/download-picture-perfect-set-photoblog/

This guide outlines:
  • Your options, from WordPress to Tumblr to Posterous.
  • The advantages of a self-hosted setup.
  • Finding suitable subjects.
  • How to think of ideas for your blog.
  • Driving traffic to your site.
Justin's article contains a link to a free pdf guide
“Picture Perfect: Set Up Your Own Photoblog” by MakeUseOf’s resident photographer, Nancy Messieh.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Lightroom 3 for $119 on Amazon

Lightroom 3 for $119 on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003739DVY/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

June 10, 11 & 12, 2011 BERKS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY PHOTOGRAPHIC CONFERENCE

52ND ANNUAL BERKS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY PHOTOGRAPHIC CONFERENCE


June 10, 11 & 12, 2011

AT BOEHM SCIENCE BUILDING, KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY, KUTZTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

Featuring:

LINDSAY ADLER, Sponsored by Mpix
Mollie Isaacs and Mary Lindhjem of Awake The Light
MICHAEL MOATS, Sponsored by Tamron
HAZEL MEREDITH, Sponsored by Hunt's Photo
RON WYATT, Sponsored by Sigma

Door Prizes Courtesy of WACOM and PHOTODEX

More information http://www.berkscamera.org/annual-conference/

Sunday, May 29, 2011

June 14th PLATON on POWER Early Bird Registration until June 1

Photography Event/CT ASMP June 14th New Haven PLATON on POWER


I am a board member for the CT chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers and we are having New Yorker photographer Platon come to speak in New Haven on June 14th. We think this is very exciting and wanted to spread the word to other photographers and enthusiasts in the area, and I was wondering if you would be able to post it on your blog?

The link to registration is here: www.ctasmp.org/platon
and following is the description of the event.

Best, Kelly
kelly@kellyjensenphotography.com

PLATON on POWER

CT ASMP is excited to present the NY based and internationally known photographer, Platon, on June 14th at Yale University (site to be determined) in New Haven, CT.

Platon is a staff photographer for The New Yorker Magazine, signing a multiyear contract in 2008. He is the recipient of the prestigious World Press Photo Award and National Magazine Photo Portfolio Award. In 2007 Platon photographed Russian Premier Vladimir Putin for Time Magazine’s Person of the Year Cover. This image was awarded the coveted 1st prize at the 2008 World Press Photo Contest.

Platon will speak about his career, relating stories about shooting his new book POWER and following the presentation he will be available to sign copies of the just released book.

Registration: Early Bird Registration until June 1
$15/members, $25/non-members, $15/students with valid ID
Books will be available for sale for $35 and you can get them signed by Platon.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

New England Fall Foliage Photo Workshop

New England Fall Foliage Photo Workshop


October 2-6, 2011, price $1,080.

Sunday noon through Thursday afternoon at 2:00

Discounts for early birds, BCPA alumni, ASMP, & NANPA (association proof required).

Transportation, lodging, meals, and personal expenses are the responsibility of the participants.

Limit 12 with 2 instructors (maximum 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio)

Click here for more information about accommodations, closest airport, etc.
Join our photography workshop in stunning Vermont and New Hampshire. People come from all over the world to see the incomparable foliage of northern New England. The riot of colors against the deep green conifers, along with quaint New England villages, farms, and covered bridges, make great subject matter. We'll take in little-known locations that are favorites of The Barefoot Contessa, a native of this area.

Because of Margo's long-time, intimate knowledge of northern New Englnd, we'll have some great locations all to ourselves, and you'll be able to celebrate your passion for photography, hone your seeing and imaging skills, and learn about the magic of light to make wonderful photographs.
We'll be based near Dartmouth College in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley on either side of the border between central New Hampshire and Vermont.

You'll discover covered bridges, a staple of this part of the country. Some are red, some weathered barn board, and all carry their own characteristics.

Northern New England is also a geological treasure trove. For the initiated, you will recognize many features that you have studied — moraines, upheavals, intrusions, even rare granite that is usually hidden deep in the core of a mountain. For others, you will find that the varied landscape will be interesting subject matter to photograph.

Scouting Option:

For those who want more time with Margo and Arnie, we offer the opportunity to scout and shoot with them before most of our domestic workshops. We limit this to two people per day who ride in the car with the instructors. During these days, there is lots of one-to-one instruciton while Arnie and Margo do their own photography and final scouting for the workshop.

Some of our participants like to come in a day ahead and get some added instruction on Lightroom.
Contact us for details.

Practical Details:

We start out with some technical information before heading out for our first afternoon of photography. Our workshops include the following:

•Maximum 6-to-1 ratio students to instructors

•Opening wine-and-pizza reception;

•Primer booklet to help you get started;

•Early-morning and late-afternoon shoots;

•Mid-day downloading of your images and processing with the latest version of Lightroom;

•Lots of individual instruction in both the field and classroom;

•Daily critiques, both individual and group;

•Discussions on various aspects of photography, including digital workflow;; and

•Lots of fun and frivolity throughout!

If you have not already done so, be sure to check our FAQs for questions you may have as well as for equipment and installed downloads you need to bring to the workshop including, if necessary, the free, 30-day, trial versions of Adobe and other imaging products.
You will also receive written instructions on the ins and outs of successfully and easily turning your favorite digital images into beautiful prints straight out of the latest version of Lightroom using your own printer.
Cost: $1,080 (discounts available)

To sign up, fill out the Application Form.

Click here for more information about accommodations, discounts, PayPal payments, trip insurance, closest airport, etc. New England in the fall is extremely popular, so at the very least, reserve your room; you can always cancel later. I have heard from several of our participants that they have already made their reservations!

Friday, May 27, 2011

Your Complete Guide For Photographing Star Trails

We (NHCC, COPS and NECCC) were recently inspired by Mark Bowie's night photographt seminar. Here is some more inforamtion to inspire you this summer! Check it out!!!
Your Complete Guide For Photographing Star Trails


Thank you Amy for making me aware of this, love your site!

Thursday, May 26, 2011

How to Soften Skin in Photoshop For Portraits

How to Soften Skin in Photoshop For Portraits

"One of the most common types of retouching for portraits is softening the skin. No matter how great someones skin is there always happens to be a few pimples or something else going on whenever a portrait shoot is scheduled. Personally I am not a huge retoucher with my work, I want people to look true to themselves and not like a plastic doll. However when someone is having a ‘bad skin day’ I will go in and do some smoothing out to clean them up a bit. Here is a quick photoshop tutorial on how to soften skin and works great for smoothing out little lines, blemishes or overall oily skin."


Read the rest of the article here: http://digitalphotobuzz.com/softening-skin-in-photoshop

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

52ND ANNUAL BERKS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY PHOTOGRAPHIC CONFERENCE

52ND ANNUAL BERKS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY PHOTOGRAPHIC CONFERENCE
JUNE 10, 11 & 12, 2011

AT BOEHM SCIENCE BUILDING, KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY, KUTZTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Featuring:

  • LINDSAY ADLER, Sponsored by Mpix
  • Mollie Isaacs and Mary Lindhjem of Awake The Light
  • MICHAEL MOATS, Sponsored by Tamron
  • HAZEL MEREDITH, Sponsored by Hunt’s Photo
  • RON WYATT, Sponsored by SIGMA and Panasonic
Door Prizes Courtesy of WACOM and PHOTODEX

More information and Conference Registration: http://www.berkscamera.org/annual-conference

FREE Webinar: May 25th - Beyond Monitor Calibration!

Beyond Monitor Calibration Get Prints That Match Your Display!
Free Webinar


Two sessions are available:
Wednesday, May 25th

Session One - 11 AM Eastern Time (10 AM Central, 9 AM Mountain, 8 AM Pacific)

Session Two - 1 PM Eastern Time (12 PM Central, 11 AM Mountain, 10 AM Pacific)

Learn More and Register Here

You are invited to a FREE Webinar to see for yourself how to easily have your printed images match your display – every time! For more detailed information please click on one of the registration links listed above.

Topics Covered

  • Monitor to print matching (calibration and profiling)
  • Obtaining consistent color in camera
  • One click accurate color edits
  • Benefits of creating and using custom printer profiles
  • Soft-proofing in Adobe® Photoshop®
  • Applying printer profiles in Photoshop®
  • Digital projector profiling

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

looking for lenses

Please contact Ev at kingagr@yahoo.com if you have something...

Hi Lisa,


A friend of mine is looking for some lenses for her son's camera. Would you know of anyone who might have these? Perhaps someone in the New Haven Camera Club?
An ultra-wide for his D300 to balance out the kit. Best would be a tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, or the nikon 12-24mm f/4.

Thanks Lisa!
Eva..

MUST READ -- Histograms Are the Best Photography Tool You Already Own

This is an excellent tutorial on hitstograms, lots of examples!!!!

When your camera's histogram is telling you things aren't quite right, let the Exposure Compensation control fix things quickly. By Ben Long

Part 1 Introduced histograms: handy graphs generated by cameras and image-editing software that you can use to analyze a photo's exposure.
Histograms Are the Best Photography Tool You Already Own: Part 1Part 2 of this series will concentrate on using histograms as a tool for shooting better photographs.




Histograms Are the Best Photography Tool You Already Own: Part 2

Monday, May 23, 2011

13 Fabulous Photos of a Rainy Day

13 Fabulous Photos of a Rainy Day


http://www.digital-photography-school.com/13-fabulous-photos-of-a-rainy-day
 


"a little inspiration to do some photography on rainy days. Many people’s first thought when they see it raining is to put their camera away – however Stormy and rainy days are some of the biggest chances to shoot moody atmospheric images. "

Read more: http://www.digital-photography-school.com/13-fabulous-photos-of-a-rainy-day#ixzz1NCeZah2p

Imitating HDR Effect with a Single Image

Imitating HDR Effect with a Single Image


This tutorial is going to be taking a look at faking HDR using Adobe Photoshop. Using a few techniques on a single image, you can come pretty close to the standard HDR look involving three or more exposures.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

You are only $3 from better skies in outdoor portraits

You are only $3 from better skies in outdoor portraits

Ever wonder how Sports Illustrated gets those awesome skies in their outdoor portraits? This easy and inexpensive trick will set you on your way to awesome vibrant skies in outdoor portraits just like the pros – without a ton of Photoshop work. So, I hate editing photos. Any tricks that can help me get awesome photos in camera are always at the top of my list. If you want awesome, bolder skies in outdoor portraits without having to “mess with the sliders”, here’s what you’ll need:
1) A decent sky with some color in it. Blank overcast days are a no-no for this trick. I like blue.

2) A camera that allows you to shoot RAW or adjust white balance in camera

3) A decent flash – preferably one that allows for higher sync speeds

4) A few adhesive Velcro squares

5) Color flash gels – you can get individual ones for $1-2.00 each or this complete set for around $16

Read the rest of the article here: http://digitalphotobuzz.com/you-are-only-3-from-better-skies-in-outdoor-portraits

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Using Popular Television to Boost Your Knowledge of Classic Lighting

Using Popular Television to Boost Your Knowledge of Classic Lighting

Read more: http://www.digital-photography-school.com/using-popular-television-to-boost-your-knowledge-of-classic-lighting#ixzz1LY6KoeGm

Zombie March VII Saturday, May 28, 2011

Zombie March VII will happen on Saturday, May 28, 2011

Where: Saturday, May 28, 2011, 3:00 PM
When: Red/Green Train Station Park St Boston, MA 02132

A zombie walk (also known as a zombie mob, zombie march, zombie horde, zombie lurch, zombie shamble, zombie shuffle or zombie crawl) is an organized public gathering of people who dress up in zombie costumes.

This is always a really interesting time and a great opportunity for a LOT of awesome photos.

Also be sure to rsvp on there facebook page http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123164804381052

Friday, May 20, 2011

September 25 - October 1, 2011 -- Colorado Fall Color Photo Workshop

September 25 - October 1, 2011 -- Colorado Fall Color Photo Workshop
$2,145
Flight Destination: Montrose, CO

Fall in the Colorado high country is a sight to behold. It's no wonder so many people travel to this area year after year to see the aspens changing to gold and even orange in some areas. Rugged mountain backdrops just add to the beauty of this annual photography rite.

Crisp blue skies, yellow trees and snow dusting the mountaintops make for some great color contrasts as well as great compositions. Learn some new techniques for shooting well before the sun breaks the horizon that will amaze you and everyone who looks at your photos. Special exposure tips will also be provided to help give a bit of punch to the colors. The days will be long as we will leave to be at our first location well before sunrise and we will shoot until we lose light at night. There will be mid-day breaks for resting, downloading images and instructional programs.

As a resident of Colorado since 1991, I have found many hidden spots that make this a memorable experience. The trip is based out of three areas - Aspen, Crested Butte and Ridgway. The first two nights and mornings will be spent near Aspen to do a sunrise photo shoot at the popular Maroon Bells area.

The next two nights will be spent in Crested Butte exploring roads around there. The last two nights will be spent in Ridgway. Some of the best color in Colorado is found in these areas including getting some red from the scrub oaks. One area we visit near Crested Butte is known for a group of aspens that turn red every year. This aspen grove, at Kebler Pass, is the largest single living organism on earth.

Other popular areas besides Maroon Bells we visit include Dallas Divide, Last Dollar Road, The Dyke on Kebler Pass near Crested Butte and Owl Creek Pass. Easy but bumpy four-wheel drive roads will be encountered on this trip.

Some of these spots are the most photographed places in the state and you can see for yourself why. Even with many photos taken here, each one you take will be different from those made in the past.

These workshops do not involve much trail hiking, however, they can involve walking along roads and slopes with uneven surfaces. Be prepared for possible temperature extremes and sudden changes in weather. Be aware that mornings and evenings can be very chilly in September and snow is a possibility at higher elevations.

Click here to see more Colorado fall color photography.

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

Andy Long is an award-winning photographer / writer who devotes his photography work to the beauty of the world around us. As a leader of workshops since 1994, Andy likes to help people explore new areas and to go home with a memorable experience as well as great images.


With more than 100,000 stock images, work has appeared in more than 40 publications and books as well as in National Geographic and Animal Planet television shows. Besides these, work has appeared in Birder's World, Outdoor Life, Colorado Outdoors, Alaska magazine, Audubon field guides, Texas Parks & Wildlife, regional AAA magazines, Montana Magazine, Outdoor and Nature Photography, Photo Media, National Cowboy Museum's Persimmon Hill, Ancient Images note cards, travel brochures, Sierra Photographers Focus and in ads for Rollei cameras. He is a previous winner of the national RoseWater Network Photographer of the Year award.

Andy's work has also appeared in several exhibits including the Art Wolfe Invitational Exhibit, part of a nationwide traveling exhibit entitled Reaching Out / Reaching Within, as a featured artist at the Packinghouse Gallery in Largo, FL and at the Jefferson County (CO) Nature Center as well as being displayed at the Photographic Image Gallery in Portland, OR; ArtWorks in Denver, CO and Trail Ridge Arts in Winter Park, CO.

Andy's work is currently featured at nest.Articstic Home in Winter Park, CO. The gallery is located in Cooper Creek Square downtown. Nest is the premier gallery in this mountain resort town.

As a writer, he's a featured monthly contributor to www.apogeephoto.com, an online photo magazine. Articles also appear in every issue of Nature Photographer magazine, of which he's an assistant editor and featured columnist, and in other publications from time to time.

In addition to this work, he presented programs around the country as part of the Nature First Photography Seminars sponsored by Nature Photograper magazine. He also was a featured speaker at the New England Camera Club Council’s 52nd Annual Conference.

As a professional photographer since 1982, Andy tries to emphasize a unique eye in capturing images of our world and to pass this on to those who go on his trips. Having a passion for the beautiful world around us, he tries to show this beauty in his photography, and with helping others.

CONTACT INFO
By phone: (720) 389-7153
Cell phone (303) 601-2828
By mail: First Light; P.O. Box 2123; Castle Rock, CO 80104
By e-mail: andy@firstlighttours.com

Thursday, May 19, 2011

August 13-14: “On to Richmond” Civil War Reenactment

From Don Brooks...

August 13-14: “On to Richmond” Civil War Reenactment in Woodbury, CT.

Features military camp and civilian town, military drills, artillery firing, battlefield medicine and surgery and period music. For more information go to http://www.the2dconn.com/2ndevent11.htm

Summertime on the Maine Coast Photo Workshop

Summertime on the Maine Coast Photo Workshop


July 31 - August 4, 2011, Sunday noon through Thursday afternoon at 2:00

$1,080

Discounts for early birds, BCPA alumni, ASMP, & NANPA (association proof required).

Transportation, lodging, meals, and personal expenses are the responsibility of the participants.

Limit 12 with 2 instructors (maximum 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio)

Click here for more information about accommodations, nearest airport, etc.

August in Maine, where the Atlantic meets the coast, is delightful. With sunny and foggy days, you'll see the various moods of this craggy area that Margo and Arnie love to photograph. "Down East" Maine is an area known for its dramatic rocky coast, pounding surf, wonderful lighthouses, and charming fishing harbors and coves dotted with lobster boats. And we mustn't forget the famous Maine fir trees that add wonderful elements to the coastline.

Margo and Arnie will take you to areas where Winslow Homer, Andy Wyeth, and other artists have painted for centuries.

We will be headquarted at an inn right on New Harbor within walking distance of our favorite fish shack. Bring along your spouse. significant other, or friend, always welcome at our workshops and who instantly become part of our group.

As noted in the spring Maine workshops, the Barefoot Contessa grew up sailing this area, so knows it well and looks forward to introducing you to her special haunts where you'll be able to celebrate your passion for photography, hone your seeing and imaging skills, and learn about the magic of light to make wonderful photographs.

New Harbor is in the heart of an area that has produced many of Margo's photographs that have been published in calendars, travel magazines, and coffee-table books. After the workshop, plan on taking an extra few days to explore this area on your own, return to places we have taken you, and use your new-found knowledge to make more beautiful photographs.

Scouting Option:

For those who want more time with Margo and Arnie, we offer the opportunity to scout and shoot with them before most of our domestic workshops. We limit this to two people per day who ride in the car with the instructors. During these days, there is lots of one-to-one instruciton while Arnie and Margo do their own photography and final scouting for the workshop.

Some of our participants like to come in a day ahead and get some added instruction on Lightroom.
Contact us for details.

The 2010 Summertime on the Maine Coast

workshop crew & guests seeking their own vision.

Practical Details:

We start out with some technical information before heading out for our first afternoon of photography. Our workshops include the following:

•Maximum 6-to-1 ratio students to instructors

•Opening wine-and-pizza reception;

•Primer booklet to help you get started;

•Early-morning and late-afternoon shoots;

•Mid-day downloading of your images and processing with the latest version of Lightroom;

•Lots of individual instruction in both the field and classroom;

•Daily critiques, both individual and group;

•Discussions on various aspects of photography, including digital workflow;; and

•Lots of fun and frivolity throughout!

If you have not already done so, be sure to check our FAQs for questions you may have as well as for equipment and installed downloads you need to bring to the workshop including, if necessary, the free, 30-day, trial versions of Adobe and other imaging products.

You will also receive written instructions on the ins and outs of successfully and easily turning your favorite digital images into beautiful prints straight out of the latest version of Lightroom using your own printer.

Cost: $1,080 (discounts available)

To sign up, fill out the Application Form.

Click here for more information about accommodations, discounts, PayPal payments, trip insurance, closest airport, etc. The Maine Coast is always popular, so at the very least, reserve your room; you can always cancel later.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Hammonasset Kite Festival this weekend

Hammonasset Kite Festival

May 21 & 22, 2011

Time: 11 AM to 4 PM

Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, CT

Exit 62 off of I-95 in Connecticut.

For detailed directions: Click here.

This is a kite festival for the whole family.
Bring a picnic and spend the day.

Admission
There is no admission to the Kite Festival, but the Park charges an entrance fee.
Connecticut State Park Fees were raised effective October 1, 2009.
This is the latest info we have, as of April 26, 2011:
Entrance Fees for the Kite Festival Weekend will be the new Weekday Rates:
$9.00 for CT Residents, $15.00 for non-residents.
Season passes, good for all CT State Parks: $67 in state, $112 out of state.

Food
The Park Concession Stand will be open. They have hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and seafood. It is on the beach at the west end of the fields. Ice Cream carts will be making their way around the fields.

Bring A Friend To Photoshop World At Half Price!

Here's your chance to experience Photoshop World with a friend, co-worker or spouse and save big!


Special Call-In Only Offer

This week only, we’re having a special “Buy 1, Get 1 Half Off” promotion that allows you to “buddy up” and bring a plus-one to Photoshop World Las Vegas for only $299*, that's half off the full conference price.

Best of all, if your friend isn't currently a NAPP member, s/he will get a one-year NAPP membership included in the super low $299 registration rate.

Again, this is a call-in only offer! So pair up with a friend, collect all of his/her contact information (name, address, phone number and email) and make sure to call Customer Service at 800-738-8513 no later than Friday, May 20 at 7:00 pm. Simply use promo code-FULLBUD-when contacting Customer Service to take advantage of this unprecedented offer!

NAPP Customer Service
800-738-8513
M-F, 8:30am - 7:00pm EST

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Photography Event/CT ASMP June 14th New Haven PLATON on POWER

Photography Event/CT ASMP June 14th New Haven PLATON on POWER

I am a board member for the CT chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers and we are having New Yorker photographer Platon come to speak in New Haven on June 14th. We think this is very exciting and wanted to spread the word to other photographers and enthusiasts in the area, and I was wondering if you would be able to post it on your blog?


The link to registration is here: www.ctasmp.org/platon
and following is the description of the event.

Best, Kelly
kelly@kellyjensenphotography.com

PLATON on POWER

CT ASMP is excited to present the NY based and internationally known photographer, Platon, on June 14th at Yale University (site to be determined) in New Haven, CT.

Platon is a staff photographer for The New Yorker Magazine, signing a multiyear contract in 2008. He is the recipient of the prestigious World Press Photo Award and National Magazine Photo Portfolio Award. In 2007 Platon photographed Russian Premier Vladimir Putin for Time Magazine’s Person of the Year Cover. This image was awarded the coveted 1st prize at the 2008 World Press Photo Contest.

Platon will speak about his career, relating stories about shooting his new book POWER and following the presentation he will be available to sign copies of the just released book.

Registration: Early Bird Registration until June 1
$15/members, $25/non-members, $15/students with valid ID

Books will be available for sale for $35 and you can get them signed by Platon.

Monday, May 16, 2011

join Scott Kelby and the Photoshop Guys this Wednesday night (May 18)

Just a friendly reminder to join Scott Kelby and the Photoshop Guys this Wednesday night (May 18) from 8:00pm to 10:00pm EDT for a very special and fun live webcast.


https://www.photoshopuser.com/snapp

NAPP is giving away some cool prizes - conference passes to Photoshop World/Vegas, NAPP memberships, KelbyTraining.com subscriptions, some of Scott's bestselling books, and of course he always throws in a few surprises.

Be sure to tell your friends about SNAPP, and make sure they sign up so they can get in on the chance to win a prize.

NAPP Member Services
8-10pm EDT
We're staying open late May 18th to take your calls.
800-738-8513

WHITE HORSES OF THE CAMARGUE, France. Adam Jones

WHITE HORSES OF THE CAMARGUE, France.

April 15 -22, 2012
Group size limited to 14 (Two Instructors) Adam Jones & Jim Zuckerman
Tour cost: $3875 (Single supplement: $1375)

Even if you don’t ride horses, you have to appreciate their beauty and grace when they are in motion. They are magnificent, powerful, and very exciting to photograph.

In the Spring of 2012, I am co-leading a photo workshop with Jim Zuckerman to photograph the white horses of the Camargue.

This is a marshy region in southern France where the horses have been living for 5000 years. The Romans
knew them, and whenever you see a painting of Napolean rearing on a white horse, he was riding one of these wonderful horses.

During the workshop, we will photograph them running through a marsh, running in the surf at the beach, and running free in a field. In addition, we will have a session with mothers and foals (the young horses are born black and it takes them five years to turn white). We will have six sessions with them at sunrise and sunset to take advantage of the best lighting, and this very special photo opportunity may very well produce some of the best images you’ve ever taken. This will constitute the first half of the workshop, and the latter half will include photographing some of southern France’s most beautiful towns and villages. We will also visit a beautifully preserved Roman aquaduct, and we will do twilight photography to capture the stunning combination of a cobalt blue sky with the golden artificial lights on medieval architecture.



My co-leader in this workshop is Jim Zuckerman, a sensational photographer and extremely knowledgeable instructor. Jim and I complement each other, and you’ll benefit tremendously from our 80 years of combined experience in photography.

Tour cost: $3875 (Single supplement: $1375)
Price includes all lodging, six photo sessions with the white horses, all ground transportation, all breakfasts, two dinners, and photo instruction. Price does not include international and domestic airfare, meals except those noted above, tips, drinks, alcoholic beverages, and items of a personal nature.

Itinerary

Day 1: Sunday, April 15. Depart US for the trans-Atlantic journey to Marseilles in the south of France.

Day 2: Monday, April 16. Arrival in Marseilles. You will be met and driven to Arle which will be our base of operations for our six sessions with the beautiful white horses. After dinner, evening photography of this beautiful French town is on the agenda.

Day 3 – 5: Tuesday through Thursday, April 17-19. You will get some of the most exciting pictures ever as we have six photo sessions with the horses. They will run through the marsh right into our cameras at sunrise and sunset, plus we will have an incredible session at the beach. We will also shoot mothers and foals, stallions, and the herd running around us as we shoot them in beautiful lighting.

Day 6 – 7: Friday and Saturday, April 20 – 21. In these two days we will explore Provence and photograph many wonderful places including a stunning and dramatic 2000 year old Roman aqueduct, the classically beautiful cloister at Saint Paul de Mausole in St. Remy de Provence, and a fortified palace in Avignon.

Day 8: Saturday, April 22. We drive to Marseilles this morning for our departure from France after having taken truly memorable photographs.

If you are interested in this workshop, send me an e-mail, adam@adamjonesphoto.com and I’ll send you the trip enrollment form.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

How To Win Photo Competitions

How To Win Photo Competitions


Newly released eBook titled 'How To Win Photo Competitions'. Even if you don't want to enter photography competitions, it's full of great advice on how to create better photographs, everything from capture and composition through to sharpening and presentation.

For more information and free sample pages, please follow this link here.

Good article on criticism

Thanks Gary for passing this along!

Good article on criticism, positive and negative, to ones photographs....maybe a read for the club members.
http://www.naturephotographers.net/articles0511/ab0511-1.html

Saturday, May 14, 2011

A Film Roll That Holds 1,000 Photos! — The USB Film Roll

A Film Roll That Holds 1,000 Photos! — The USB Film Roll


Your typical film roll will hold 12, 24, or a whopping 36 exposures.
What if we told you we managed to get 1,000 photos all onto one roll?




True story! The USB Film Roll is a 4GB USB drive cleverly dressed up in a recycled film canister.

Instead of getting tossed, these canisters get to fulfill their photo geek destiny by metamorphosing into glorious photo file-holding gizmos.

Whether you hand ‘em out to clients or snap one into own your computer’s USB, your analog-digi prestige will certainly be propelled to levels not yet experienced by mankind.
$20 each at the Photojojo Shop

Friday, May 13, 2011

“The Light of Midnight: Photographing the Landscape at Night"

YOU ARE INVITED TO AN EVENING WITH MARK BOWIE
Co-Sponsored by
Charter Oak Photographic Society and Hunt’s Photo & Video at Charter Oak Photographic Society, Inc.

The Elmwood Community Church, 26 Newington Road
West Hartford, CT (Conte Hall – Lower Level)

On Monday, May 16, 2011 Mark Bowie of Pittsfield, MA will be presenting his program

“The Light of Midnight: Photographing the Landscape at Night"

We would like to take this opportunity to invite you, your camera club, and friends to come and be our guest (no charge). Our meeting begins at 7:15 p.m. SHARP!

Nature photographer Mark Bowie, a specialist on photographing the landscape at night, will give a presentation on nocturnal landscape photography. He will demonstrate techniques for determining nighttime exposures, focusing in the dark, shooting long exposures, double exposures, timed intervals, and “painting” with artificial light. He will discuss shooting exposures only seconds long to eight hours, with tips on photographing star trails, planets, moonlit landscapes, lightning, fireworks, city lights and the Northern Lights.

Learn how to capture the mystery, wonder and magic of this little explored facet of the photographic landscape. At night, the camera allows us to record phenomena we are physically incapable of seeing. The photographer can never quite be sure of what he or she will create. That’s part of the allure and the excitement!

Mark Bowie is a professional nature photographer and writer. His work has been published internationally in books, on calendars and posters, and in advertising media. His first two coffee table books, Adirondack Waters: Spirit of the Mountains and In Stoddard's Footsteps: The Adirondacks Then & Now, for which he photographed the landscape at the exact locations the pioneer photographer did over 100 years ago, have become a landmark regional publications. He recently released his third book, The Adirondacks: In Celebration of the Seasons. Mark also leads digital and landscape photography workshops as a staff instructor for the Adirondack Photography Institute. He is sponsored by Hunt’s Photo, and his stock photography is represented by Animals Animals/Earth Scenes.

Hunt’s Photo and Video, New England’s largest retailer of photographic, video, and digital imaging products will be on hand for your photographic shopping pleasure. If you have any special requests or items you want them to bring that evening, call Gary Farber at 781-462-2332 or Email Gary at DigitalGuyGary@wbhunt.com. You can also contact Shawn Davis at 413-585-9430 or sdavis@wbhunt.com.

Directions to Charter Oak Photographic Society, Inc.

From the East: Go West on I84 to Exit 42 (this is a Left Exit), Trout Brook Drive. Stay to the Right at the Exit fork. At the stop sign, go straight a short distance to the traffic light. At the traffic light take a Right on South Quaker Lane. At the next traffic light take a Left on New Britain Avenue. At the next traffic light take a Right on Route 173 South, Newington Road.

The church is behind CVS (CVS on corner, DO NOT PARK IN CVS LOT). There is parking
available in the church yard immediately before the church or across the street.
From the West: Go East on I84 to Exit 41, South Main Street/Elmwood. At the end of the Exit take a Right on South Main Street. Get in the Left Lane, and at the 2nd traffic light take a Left on New Britain Avenue. At the 3rd traffic light on New Britain Avenue, take a Right on Route 173

South, Newington Road. The church is behind CVS (CVS on corner, DO NOT PARK IN CVS LOT). There is parking available in the church yard immediately before the church or across the street.


From the South: Take Route 91 North to Exit 22 N-S. Stay Left and get on 22 N, Route 9 North. Continue on Route 9 North and follow signs for Newington/West Hartford. Take Exit 29 Route 175. At the end of the Exit go straight across onto Fenn Road. At the 4th traffic light on Fenn Road take a Right on West Hill Road. At the 2nd traffic light take a Left on Willard Avenue which becomes Newington Road, Route 173 North. The church is about 1 mile on your Right. There is parking available in the church yard immediately after the church or across the street. DO NOT PARK IN CVS LOT.
Option From the South: Go North on Route 5 & 15 (Berlin Turnpike) to the Exit for Route 175 Newington/Wethersfield (across from the Siesta Motel). At the end of the Exit take a Left on Route 175 West. This becomes East Cedar Street and then Cedar Street. At the 5th traffic light take a Right on Route 173 North, Willard Avenue which becomes Newington Road. The church is about 3.5 miles on your Right. There is parking available in the church yard immediately after the church or across the street. DO NOT PARK IN CVS LOT.

From the North: Go South on Route 91 to Route I84 West. Go West on Route I84 and follow directions above for From the East.

Entering the Building:

Conte Hall enter by going down the steps (outside church) that are on the side of the building off the parking lot. You will enter the kitchen area. Conte Hall is to the Right of the kitchen, but use the door to the Left and take your first Right into Conte Hall.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Adobe Photoshop CS5 update available now.

Dear Adobe Customer,


Adobe is pleased to announce a free update to Adobe® Photoshop® CS5 software that gives you the ability to work directly with mobile and tablet applications as they become available for devices like the iPad*.
http://direct.adobe.com/r?xnJcPJTEPvTvvEJvvPlTnlq

In order to take advantage of this new connection to devices, install the latest update by choosing

Help > Updates in Photoshop CS5 or Photoshop CS5 Extended software.

Along with the update, Adobe is announcing three initial iPad companion apps to Photoshop CS5 that can be purchased separately from the Apple App Store†:

Adobe Color Lava for Photoshop CS5

Create custom colors and color themes on your iPad and instantly access them in

Photoshop CS5.

Adobe Eazel for Photoshop CS5

Create beautiful paintings on your iPad and instantly access them in Photoshop CS5.

Adobe Nav for Photoshop CS5

Tap and swipe your iPad screen to activate Photoshop CS5 tools, browse open Photoshop documents, and much more.

Adobe knows creativity and we’re helping your creativity go mobile. Take your inspiration to new heights, wherever you are.

Best regards,

The Adobe Photoshop Team
http://direct.adobe.com/r?xnJcPJTEPvTvvEJvvPlTnlq

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

August Workshop by Rick Sammon in Plymouth, MA

August Workshop by Rick Sammon in Plymouth, MA
Due to popular demand this second workshop has been added...

Canon Explorer of Light Photographer Rick Sammon Workshop in American's Hometown of Plymouth, MA. 1 hour south of Boston on the coast.

August 12, 13, and 14th, 2011.

Rick Sammon enjoyed giving his seminar at the Plimoth Plantation in November so much he wants to come back in August for a workshop! See the link for details of our weekend together, the weather may dictate some changes. Rick likes to keep things flexible, the idea is you'll get a lot of one on one, shooting instruction, portfolio review, and post processing help, while having fun!

$335 covers the workshop. Food, transportation and lodging are the participants responsibility. Limit of 20 people. When this fills up, there will be a waiting list started.

For more details and to sign up please go to http://www.meetup.com/Photography-Events-by-Amy/events/17173987/

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

52ND ANNUAL BERKS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY PHOTOGRAPHIC CONFERENCE

52ND ANNUAL BERKS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY PHOTOGRAPHIC CONFERENCE

June 10, 11 & 12, 2011

AT BOEHM SCIENCE BUILDING, KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY, KUTZTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

Featuring:

LINDSAY ADLER, Sponsored by Mpix

Mollie Isaacs and Mary Lindhjem of Awake The Light

MICHAEL MOATS, Sponsored by Tamron

HAZEL MEREDITH, Sponsored by Hunt's Photo

RON WYATT, Sponsored by Sigma



Door Prizes Courtesy of WACOM and PHOTODEX

More information http://www.berkscamera.org/annual-conference/

Alaskan Photo Tour!

Jump on board an Alaskan Photo Tour!
Our Final Alaska Cruise of the Year
with Hal Schmitt and Juan Pons
July 14-21, 2011
Now Only $5750!

Due to our fantastic relationship with the Captains of the Alaskan Legend and Northern Song, Light Workshops has been given an incredible opportunity to offer a special deal to our clients for our final Alaskan Cruise of 2011! This is an amazing trip through Alaska's Inside Passage that puts you in the middle of the most majestic wildlife in beautiful Alaska.

Leading the workshop is Hal Schmitt and guest instructor Juan Pons. These two talented photographers will be by your side to make sure you capture every awe-inspiring moment.

Learn more about our incredible Alaska Photo Tours.

Call the office today 805-528-7385 or contact Victoria victoria@lightworkshops.com to take advantage of this killer deal!

Don't forget about our July 5-12, 2011 Alaska Cruise with Hal Schmitt and Tim Grey. Only 3 spots left!

We are currently in the process of booking our 2012 Photo Tours. Check out our new Epic Light Photo Adventures page and "like" us! You'll get all the news and updates about our awesome destination workshops.

Monday, May 9, 2011

The Boston Camera Club has invited everyone to Through The Lens of Adam Jones

The Boston Camera Club has invited everyone, yikes, yes everyone, to the presentation of Adam Jones, a Canon Explorer of Light Photographer
Tuesday, May 10 2011, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Adam Jones, a Canon Explorer of Light Photographer

PLACE: Brookline Library – Hunneman Hall
TIME: 6:00 PM Reception
6:30-8:30 PM Program
Co-hosted by the Newton Camera Club

Through The Lens of Adam Jones
Adam Jones is recognized as an outstanding photographer who explores the world  through his nature, travel and wildlife images. His award-winning photography is widely published in magazines, posters, calendars, books and in national advertising campaigns for clients such as Canon, Ford, Eddie Bauer, Miller Beer and Honda. Adam Jones’ publication credits include: National Geographic books, Time, Life Magazine, National Wildlife Federation, Audubon, Sierra Club, Disney, hundreds of textbooks, and his own coffee-table books.

In addition, Adam Jones is a popular and respected workshop instructor and lecturer. Adam is noted for his enthusiastic down-to-earth approach and his ability to communicate effectively.

Canon describes the Explorer of Light program as such: The Explorers of Light program is a group of 60 of the World’s best photographers united in their love and passion for photographic excellence. They share a common desire to contribute back to the photographic community with a willingness to share their vision and passion with others.

This program is free and open to all. Please share this information with others – and bring your friends, family members and colleagues to this fabulous event.

You can sign up here for this event, but it is not a PDP sponsored event. RSVPing YES will tell others you are going, maybe help set up carpool opportunities. There is no guarantee of admission as there are no tickets or anyway to sign up with the producers of this event. I posted this for your information only. If you decide to go to this and are signed up for another PDP event at this time, please kindly change your RSVP for the other event.

Thank you,
~Amy
 
Explorer of Light Adam Jones by Boston Camera Club is happening tomorrow

When: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 6:00 PM
Where:  Brookline Public Library 361 Washington St Brookline, MA 02445

23 Glorious Photographs from Vineyards

23 Glorious Photographs from Vineyards


By Light Stalking
ShareAs most photographers are hedonists, it only stands to reason that we love visiting vineyards – for both the beautiful scenery and to sample the wonderful produce. Vineyards provide the complete package. This collection will hopefully lend a little inspiration for what what can be achieved before a single bottle is opened!

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Macro Lighting Advantages Of The Canon Twin Lite MT-24EX

Macro Lighting Advantages Of The Canon Twin Lite MT-24EX

"One of the problems with macro photography is a need for ample light. Shooting in daylight is always a pleasure but not always practical depending on the weather and the subject being shot. With focusing distances somewhere around an inch or two between the front of a lens and the subject, on camera flash is not a very viable solution for an even, consistent effect. Even taking the flash off camera is not optimal without some willing assistants or a well laid out shooting area. Considering moving from subject to subject? Then a handheld flash solution looks even less enjoyable. Enter the specialized macro flash. In this case, a MT-24EX by Canon (lent to me by the fine folks at http://www.borrowlenses.com/)."

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DigitalPhotographySchool/~3/typEuxPYI9M/macro-lighting-advantages-of-the-canon-twin-lite-mt-24ex?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email

How To: Insure Your Camera Gear

How To: Insure Your Camera Gear
By Gary Miller on May 4, 2011

"It pays to keep your stuff protected, even if you're not a pro. When calamity strikes and you lose or damage a major piece of photographic equipment, the price to repair or replace can be high -- financially and emotionally."

read the rest here: http://www.popphoto.com/how-to/2011/05/how-to-insure-your-camera-gear?cmpid=enews050511

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Adam Jones White Mountains Fall Splendor, N.H.

White Mountains Fall Splendor, N.H.

October 5-9, 2011
Group Size: Limited to 12 (Two Instructors)
Workshop Fee: $900.00 per person

I know most of us our still in the icy grip of winter and fall colors seem far away. Once summer begins winding down, I immediately start thinking of fall colors, and my favorite location is the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This is an area I have explored several times with my good friend Robyn Bright. She is an excellent photographer/instructor who knows the area even better than I. We are teaming up to offer a great photo experience in one of the most beautiful locations in North America for autumn foliage. We’ll create stunning images along the Kancamagus Hwy, up north to Franconia Notch, and Conway, exploring our creativity among the leaves, rivers, waterfalls, ponds, and covered bridges. This workshop is for all skill levels and does require some light walking. Fall in the White Mountains is truly a photographer’s paradise, offering colorful landscapes and countless opportunities to explore small details. This workshop is scheduled to offer the best all around opportunities the fall season has to offer.

We’ll headquarter our workshop at the Kancamagus Motor Lodge, in Lincoln, N.H. We have a space large enough for critiques, reviewing new images, and lessons when the light is not suitable for great images.



This workshop features two instructors that know the White Mountains well and enjoy teaching: Adam Jones and Robyn Bright.

Tour Cost: $900.00 is for the workshop only. Food, lodging, and transportation is not included.

This workshop is expected to fill quickly, let us know immediately if you wish to confirm your reservation. A 500.00 deposit check payable to Adam Jones is required to confirm your reservation.

Deposit checks should be mailed to:
Adam Jones
6814 Clore Lake Road
Crestwood, KY 40014
Please e-mail for more information: adam@adamjonesphoto.com

Friday, May 6, 2011

Adobe releases Lightroom 3.4 and ACR 6.4

Adobe releases Lightroom 3.4 and ACR 6.4


Adobe has released Photoshop Lightroom 3.4 and Camera Raw 6.4. These are final versions of updates that were originally posted as 'release candidates' on the Adobe Labs site, and are available for immediate download. The latest versions provide final RAW support for thirteen additional cameras including the Canon EOS 600D/T3i and 1100D/T3, Nikon D5100 and Fujifilm X100, alongside profiles for over 25 more lenses. The updates also address a number of issues reported via customer feedback.

Hunt's Photo and Video is having our 10th Annual Digital Demo & Sale May 6th & 7th.

Hunt's Photo and Video is having our 10th Annual Digital Demo & Sale May 6th & 7th.

During the event, we offer our retail in-store customers the best prices of the season and I am passing on these exclusive offers to you. These are some of the featured cameras; Nikon D7000, Canon 60D, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon T3i and Nikon D5100. All Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Tamron Lenses will be specially priced these two days only!

Due to the unprecedented disaster in Japan, some cameras are in short supply. Although we may not be able to provide a delivery date, Hunt’s will honor all prepaid orders at event pricing for advertised cameras regardless of manufacturer’s future price increases.

There are specials on the new Epson 3000, Epson 2880 and 3800 printers and other great offers, see our flyer at the following link: http://wbhunt.com/digitaldays

During the event we expect an extremely high volume of calls. My assistant – Antonietta Bozzella will handle incoming calls at a special number specifically established for this event only, 1-800-336-3841 (Phone Hours 9am - 8pm Friday and Saturday). To expedite your order, all calls will be transferred to either me, John Duggan or Keith Patankar. We will do our best to help you; if we are not available to immediately take your call, please leave a voice mail and we will return your call as soon as possible.

Also, feel free to email me at digitalguygary@wbhunt.com for pricing. For a faster response to your emails please be sure to leave a contact number.

Free shipping on all orders placed on May 6th , 7th only!

Best,
Gary
Gary Farber
Vice President

Thursday, May 5, 2011

City Sidewalks Photo Shoot

City Sidewalks Photo Shoot



The “City Sidewalks” photo shoots will be set up like a scavenger hunt. Yes, you heard right, a scavenger hunt but we will be scavenging for images. Interested? Here is how it works. Each group of two or three (if you are paired up with a friend that will be fine otherwise you will be assigned team members) will get a map of the city pinpointing different locations to shoot and our meet-up spots. Each team will go to each location that is outlined on the map and photograph something or things from that spot being as creative as they can, taking as many images as they would like. We will shoot the first location together as a group and I will give you some tips and ideas for getting creative images and making the best of your day. Then each group will move onto the next location of their choice doing the same. Lunch will be on your own. What will keep this interesting is that there will be no order for the locations given so each team will head off on their own in whatever direction they choose collecting images from every stop off. Finally we will meet up for a 3:00pm early dinner at one of Little Italy’s Mulberry Street restaurants for an authentic Italian dinner where we will have a chance to look at each others images and exchange ideas etc. Then if there is a location you’d like to go back to you’ll have time on your own.

This will be an all day shoot. Participants must meet at the specified meet up location at 10:00am sharp. You should have your own gear in a backpack and be mindful that this is NYC and crime is something you should be very aware of. We will be shooting in highly populated areas for our safety. You should have your cell phones with you as we will be in contact via cell phones. Each participant will be responsible for knowing their own equipment. Bring extra batteries and cards, a tripod if you like. I will not be taking a cab to your location unless it is an emergency so if you feel you need extra assistance composing your images than you should plan on staying with me-but do know this is a photo shoot and not a workshop. Each participant will be responsible for his or her own means of transportation between locations; all locations will be within walking distance to each other however the walk may be too long for some. Taxi cabs are readily available.

The idea behind this shoot is to get you out for a day of fun and inspire you to step out of the box a little, pushing you as a photographer to really be creative and think on the fly. Capture any subject using any style you like (nothing obscene). I will pass out the pinpoint location maps to each participant in the morning at the meet-up location and not before. This will keep it fair.

After the photo shoot all participants will have 2 days to submit one image that has been processed however they like. Each image that is submitted will be posted on my blog and a winner will be announced. The photographer with the winning image will receive the cost of their admission ticket-$195.00 plus a free copy of my eBook- “A Guide to Creative Filters and Effects”. They will also receive a $50.00 credit towards the next scavenger hunt.

Little Italy/Canal Street
Cost: $195.00 dinner included
Date: Saturday July 16th
raindate: Sunday July 17th
10:00am -4:00pm
New York, NY

Meet at:
Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
195 Grand Street
between Mulberry & Mott St.
(212) 226-6150
*note this photo shoot will need 8 participants to run.
Other City Sidewalks Photo Shoot Locations: No dates have been set for these just yet.

Financial District
Battery Park-
Rockefeller Center- Christmas Time
Times Square

http://deniseippolito.com/workshops/

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Call For Entries - The Art of Photography Show

Call For Entries!

Deadline May 17, 2011

The ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW is an international exhibition of photographic art which will take place August 13 through October 16, 2011 at the elegant Lyceum Theatre Gallery, located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego, California. This is the seventh year of this major photography competition and exhibition.

WEBSITE: http://www.artofphotographyshow.com/ 
ENTER COMPETITION HERE


CALL FOR ENTRIES:
The online entry process is very easy, simply filling out a short registration form and then uploading your images as JPEG files. Images created via any form of photography will be accepted for consideration.

THE PROSPECTUS and entry information is available here. Additional details are in the FAQ page here.
JURIED COMPETITION:
Anne Lyden is the Judge for the Art of Photography Show 2011. Ms. Lyden is the Associate Curator of Photography at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. Ms. Lyden is highly esteemed in the global photographic community, so it's a significant honor to be selected by her.

Check out a special PDF with information about the Art of Photography Show by clicking here.

$10,000 IN AWARDS:
$2,000 1st Place Award
$1,600 2nd Place Award
$1,200 3rd Place Award
$ 800 4th Place Award
$ 400 (11) Honorable Mention Awards

SHOW CATALOG:
We are producing a superb Show Catalog, which will feature every image in the Show and an artist statement about the work. Artists who are in the Show can obtain as many copies of the Show Catalog as they like for free, which can be used for promotion and marketing of their work.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY:
The Art of Photography Show will be pursuing an intensive marketing and publicity campaign to bring maximum media attention to the artists who are juried into the exhibition. Over 30,000 people are expected to view the Show during the nine week run at the Lyceum Theatre gallery, which is open (free) seven days a week. So, the artists and their work will receive a tremendous amount of exposure by the media and the public.
SALES:
One of our key aims is to sell the work that is exhibited at the Art of Photography Show 2011. Our great love of this art form prompts us to 'pull out all of the stops' in order to showcase a truly excellent presentation of photographic art, to elevate and promote this art form, and to provide substantial benefits to the exhibiting artists.

For more information please contact the Producer, Steven Churchill:
Email: steven@artofphotographyshow.com
Phone: 1-619-825-5575

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

News from Guy Tal Photography

News from Guy Tal Photography

I am proud to announce that my new 168-page Creative Processing Techniques eBook is now available for purchase. The book took nearly 6 months to write and describes my creative approach to digital image processing using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.


In addition to hands-on techniques, examples, and exercises, the eBook also describes my workflow-based approach to realizing the photographer’s visualized end result through careful analysis and an iterative process.

In addition to the eBook, early purchasers will also receive a coupon code good for a 10% discount on any photo backpack from F-Stop Gear. If you planned to purchase one of these fine packs, the discount may well save you more than the cost of the eBook! The coupon expires at the end of May, 2011.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Photosmith – the iPad mobile companion for Adobe Lightroom

Photosmith – the iPad mobile companion for Adobe Lightroom

"Adobe’s Lightroom has become the number one choice for digital photo management. But it requires a desktop or notebook computer, and while very powerful, isn’t suited for a tablet. The iPad allows you to download your pictures directly from the camera using Apple’s Camera Connection Kit. However, the built-in Photos App doesn’t offer any sorting, categorizing, or practically anything other than viewing, and even that is limited."
"Photosmith bridges this gap. Now photographers can take their pictures in the field, download them to the iPad, and use Photosmith to review their images, add to custom collections, filter by certain criteria, assign metadata, and filter by that data. Photosmith also fills a critical gap in the photographer’s current mobile workflow- allowing full 1:1 zoom of even 21 megapixel RAW images."
"Most importantly, all this data can be synchronized with Adobe’s Lightroom. Instead of duplicating efforts or trying to import through iTunes, Photosmith syncs directly to Lightroom on Windows or Mac using the Photosmith Lightroom Plugin. All photos (RAW or JPG) and all metadata is transferred over wirelessly. In addition, photos can be sent to Facebook, Flickr, Dropbox, or email; and when supported, all keywords and captions are sent as well."
Sync with Adobe Lightroom


"Ah… the reason we started this project. Tag, rate, star, keyword, organize, etc, your pictures in the field. When you’re back at your main computer with Lightroom, simply start the Photosmith Plugin for Lightroom. (See this page for download and install instructions. The plugin will remain free after the app launches.) The plugin will search for Photosmith running on your iPad, contact it for the latest statistics, and then let you choose whether you want to sync everything, or just a particular collection. Everything includes… well, everything. Even your keywords are sent over to the iPad so you don’t have to recreate them if you’re out in the field. (Your existing pictures aren’t sent to Photosmith just yet- maybe in a future release)."

The Photographer’s Workflow – Redefined


The photographer’s workflow just became easier. There’s no need to haul a computer into the field when an iPad with Photosmith will do everything you need. There’s no duplicated effort in organizing and tagging pictures, and it’s all done using a simple interface. The iPad is finally a must-have tool for photographers.

Photosmith is available now in the App Store