Art Wolfe September 7, 2014 Boston, MA

September 7, 2014

September 7, 2014 Seaport Boston Hotel • 1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA 02210 Drawing from 36 years of international travel, Art will delve into a vast range of subjects; from discovering the subject to elements of design and even new works such as time lapses. Imagery of nature, wildlife, and the world’s varied landscapes will round out the curriculum to provide the most comprehensive and imaginative class available. Save 15% with promo code Hunts2014 at checkout!

Come join us Lisa and Tom Cuchara on their upcoming workshops...

Come join us on some of our upcoming workshops...http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/Lisa and Tom Cuchara

• Photograph OLD CARS!
• http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/194817182/
• 16 acres of cars, etc. LOTS of old cars.

• Photograph inside the Mark Twain house
• with tripods, before public hours 
• http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/190515952/

• Night photography and light painting at the Trolley Museum
• We have the place all to ourselves, as usual with a small group. 
• http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/198441322/

• Learn about HDR, HDR capture, and how to set up your camera to take HDR images.
• http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/181646182/
• See photos from the last Intro to HDR workshop here: http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/photos/23666862/

• HDR and Macro at the W.A. Young & Sons Machine Shop & Foundry 
• http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/195216932/

• HDR, macro and Light Painting at Carrie Steel Furnace
• http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/195217902/

• HDR and Macro at Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum 
• http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/171512862/

• Learn ACR (Adobe Camera RAW) post processing 
• Learn the ins and outs of ACR (Adobe Camera RAW). We will demonstrate ACR using both Lightroom and Photoshop (the ACR in each are VERY similar). 
• http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/181646302/

• Lens Calibration Microadjustment 
• Frustrated with slightly out of focus images? purchase a Focus Pyramid and come to our workshop, you can learn how to calibrate your lens  
• http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/189878462/ 

• Photograph Frogs! 
• http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/183480502/

• Night photography at Woodlawn Cemetery 
• http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/187317712/

• Get a new headshot 
• http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/189964302/

See some images from our recent workshop "Photograph and Light Paint Construction Equipment" http://www.meetup.com/Image-Enhancement/events/195217332/

Canon Teases “Something BIG”

JULY 30, 2014 BY ERIC REAGAN

Official Canon Teaser

With Photokina 2014 just around the corner, the rumor mill is running full steam now. The latest rumors point to several new DSLR products due from Canon in early September just ahead ofPhotokina.

We’ve hear so much about a Canon 7D Mark II lately, and it continues to be in the rumor mill. Likewise, a replacement lens for the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS lens is also expected.This could be what Canon India is teasing on its Facebook page.

Additionally, there are new mentions of superzoom lenses, like an 18-300mm lens for EF-S mount and a 28-300mm lens for EF mounts.

Stay tuned for more as we approach Photokina 2014.

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eBooks! Just click on the catalog, click on the book you would like to read and then click on the "View inside this book" button on the book's page and enjoy! Featured books: See It: Photographic Composition Using Visual Intensity By Josh Anon and Ellen Anon How do you capture that perfect image, and more importantly, what makes it great? That's where this book comes in. Rather than wasting time trying one approach after another until something seems right or memorizing a list of rules, discover a new, more comprehensive and yet intuitive way to think about photography and see the world around you by using visual intensity. Read this book! Photographing Waterdrops Exploring Macro Worlds with Harold Davis By Harold Davis In this gorgeous guide packed with creative insipration alongside technical expertise, award-winning photographer Harold Davis shows you how he creates his stunning water drop images. Read this book! Focus On Lighting Photos Focus on the Fundamentals By Fil Hunter and Robin Reid Existing lighting books tend to require expensive equipment and extensive knowledge on how to light photos. For those who aren't at that level yet, this guide shows step-by-step how to take shots using the light that is available. Loaded with photos, tips, tricks, and inspiration, you can't help but walk away from this book with the critical knowledge you need to know to take the perfect picture. Read this book! FACES Photography and the Art of Portraiture By Steven Biver and Paul Fuqua To capture a person's personality, there are many things to keep in mind, and the authors of FACES show us how to match up a personality with lighting, posing, and composition. Portraiture is truly an art, and this book dives deep into the details so that you end up with a gorgeous portrait that both you and your subject love. Read this books! Free Content from MasteringPhoto.com: May - June Photo Contest - JUST A FEW DAYS LEFT TO ENTER! Enter to win a Lensbaby Composer Pro and $200 worth of Focal Press books! Theme: Distortion. The guest judge is Corey Hilz, author of Lensbaby: Bending Your Perspectiive, 2e. Clichés may be a little less common in photography than in, say, writing, but world renowned photographer Michael Freeman argues that they are more of a problem. Home Darkroom Design - Create a practical and creative environment that will be the envy of your fellow photographers A review of how color is processed in Lightroom - the Raw digital camera file format, color processing in different parts of Lightroom and how Raw image files (and other files) are edited in Lightroom. Other Focal Press titles that might interest you: Connect with us:

MIT Offers Documentary Photography and Photojournalism Course for Free Online

MIT Offers Documentary Photography and Photojournalism Course 

for Free Online

"Published through MIT’s Open Courseware project, Prof. B. D. Colen’s Documentary Photography and Photojournalism: Still Images of a World in Motion course gives you a chance to benefit from a photography course given at the storied Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With syllabus, readings, assignments, image gallery and course material downloads available, the class has everything you need to walk yourself through the world of documentary photography and photojournalism one step at a time."

read more here

Check it out for yourself and give the needed materials a download by clicking here.

Introducing SpyderCHECKR 24 - Camera Color Control for Photo & Video - Plus a FREE Webinar

SpyderCHECKR® 24 is the newest addition to the SpyderCHECKR product line, which includes the flagship 48 patch SpyderCHECKR. SpyderCHECKR 24 is a precise and versatile camera color calibration and white balance target for photo and video color control created for on-the-go professional photographers and videographers. Key uses: As a camera calibration tool, with the new SpyderCHECKR software As an in-camera white balance tool for still and motion As a reference target, for catalog work, fine art reproduction, and all photo and motion capture The Datacolor SpyderCHECKR 24 target offers the accuracy of full size, spectrally designed pigment patches, in a thin, portable, affordable color target designed for both still and motion imaging. “The biggest advantage of the system is that camera calibration is not limited to RAW files but can also be applied to JPEGs and video too. For imaging professionals who shoot a combination of still and motion, especially site photography and videography, SpyderCHECKR is a game changer.” -Lee Varis, professional photographer and digital imaging artist Interested in finding out more about SpyderCHECKR 24?  Sign up now for a FREE webinar and we'll answer any questions you may have. Title: Camera Color Tools and Software for Photo and Video Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Time: 2:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)

Free Monitor Calibration in Select Hunts Stores

Free Monitor Calibration in Select Hunts Stores

Dates & Locations Providence, RI • Aug 15th, 3:00-6:00 PM Hanover, MA • Aug 16th, 3:00-6:00 PM Holyoke, MA • Aug 17th, 1:00-4:00 PM Melrose, MA • Aug 24th, 12:00-3:00 PM S. Portland, ME • Aug 29th, 4:00-7:00 PM Free monitor calibration of your computer, in our store! Sponsored by X-Rite, Ray Nason will be making sure you get the best possible color and tonal response out of your current computer monitor. No purchase necessary.

Shoot a Sailboat Regatta

Get Out on the Water! Salem Willows Park Pier • Salem, MA World renowned regatta photographer Leighton O'Connor is finally going to do it. Leighton is going to show photo and sailing buffs how to photograph sailboat regattas, the right way. This will all take place on the 45ft power catamaran, The Endeavour: a very stable and comfortable platform for shooting races. Hunt's Photo & Video and Tamron will be on the boat as well. Tamron will have lenses to loan in Nikon and Canon mounts, and Hunt's will be offering a chance to win a $50 gift card!

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4 Ways to Enhance the Sky in Lightroom

4 Ways to Enhance the Sky in Lightroom

4 Simple and Fast Ways to Enhance the Sky in Your Photos Using Lightroom Sometimes, you just aren’t going to have perfectly blue skies and big, billowy clouds in your photos. Don’t worry, though – there are a few ways to give your skies some zing in a pinch, without having to open Photoshop and make a full-on sky replacement. Read More Here!

8 Reasons Why You Should Photograph Against the Light

8 Reasons Why You Should Photograph Against the Light
By Ritesh Saini

"A common belief in photography is that your subject should be perfectly lit from the front to capture good photographs. While it may be true in many cases, you should remember that you can move away from the norm and utilize backlighting to create some stunning images. You may be surprised at the results you obtain after doing so. Experimenting, as always, is the key to add to your understanding of the concept. Here are 8 reasons why you should photograph against the light. "

1. Photographing Silhouettes
2. Capturing Rimlighting
3. Capturing Translucence
4. Creating Low Key Photographs
5. Capturing High-Key Images
6. Shooting Lens-Flare
7. Photographing Rays of Light
8. Producing Bokeh

8 Reasons Why You Should Photograph Against the Light

DAVE'S FREE STAR PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIAL

DAVE'S FREE STAR PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIAL

"Star photography seems like a daunting task, but trust me it's much easier than you think. When I first picked up a camera and decided to capture some shots of the night sky I could barely see a light at the end of the tunnel."

"Now, 2 years and thousands of shots later, that light is shining bright and I’m here to share with you the information and experiences I gained along the way. But wait, there is one problem, from your vantage point there may be a million and one factors keeping you from seeing the mesmerizing beauty of space or the Milky Way."

The Milky Way Rising Over Mount Hood, Oregon || Nikon D800 @ 14mm, ISO3200, f/2.8, 33 Seconds

"Most of us live in locations where cloud cover, smog and light pollution are the number one enemy of the night sky photographer. That’s where I come in, armed with my tutorials, presets, and simple tricks you will have all the ammunition necessary to defeat the odds and capture the beauty of space and the galaxy that lies beyond."

"I do have a few small errands for everyone to run prior to departing on our trip, so grab a sturdy tripod, wide angle lens, a camera with manual mode functionality and your imagination, let’s head for the stars."

All of my other photography tutorials can be found at the link below:

www.DaveMorrowPhotography.com/LearnPhotography

Lisa Cuchara offering a class on HDR as part of a nationwide educational event by Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

Lisa Cuchara offering a class on HDR as part of a nationwide educational event by Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Sign up here: http://www.ppa.com/edu/content.cfm?ItemNumber=5589#ct01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 1, 2014

Hamden, CT—Many people have an interest in photography, but how many actually have the skills and knowledge to become a professional? On Wednesday, October 15, 2014, Lisa Cuchara of BREA Photos in Hamden will be sharing her expertise as a professional photographer, helping you learn how to shoot and prcoess HDR (High dynamic range). Sign up here: http://www.ppa.com/edu/content.cfm?ItemNumber=5589#ct01

Lisa Cuchara's class, HDR, is part of a nationwide educational event by Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Called Super 1 Day, these classes occur during a two-week period and have been a huge success each year. Known for individual and focused attention, Super 1 Day features educational classes on diverse topics around the country, hosted by professional photographers.

Step into the world of HDR and discover the techniques you need to create incredible images! Lisa starts with some basics in camera set-up and what you need to capture the highlights and shadows of a scene. Discuss what you need, in-camera, and learn how to tone map and process high dynamic range images. You’ll explore both stylized and natural post processing, as well as selective HDR. This is your chance to get  in-depth with HDR and unlock its potential!

Discover more about Lisa Cuchara's Super 1 Day class at ppa.com/super1day.

Lisa Cuchara, PhD, MNEC, is very passionate about photography, both behind the lens and in the digital darkroom. She and her husband teach photography a variety of image capture and post-processing workshops and seminars, in the classroom and in the field. They have been photographing professionally for over 15 years and have their own Photography Studio in Hamden, CT.  Find out more about them, their classes and workshops and view their photographs here: www.BREAphotos.com

Professional Photographers of America (PPA), a worldwide association, exists to assist more than 26,000 members in achieving their professional, artistic, and fraternal goals; to promote public awareness of the profession; and to advance the making of images in all of its disciplines as an art, a science and a visual recorder of history. For more information, visit ppa.com/super1day.

These Photography Genres Will Force You to Get Off Auto

These Photography Genres Will Force You to Get Off Auto

"“How do I get off Auto?” When someone learning photography begins to ask this question, you can tell that there is a greater level of enthusiasm in the person about photography. Suddenly, photography becomes more than just capturing snapshots and the idea of being able to control aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and all those camera settings becomes a goal that has to be achieved passionately. And for those of us who have already passed this phase, we all know that there is a big difference between staying in the comforts of the Auto mode and taking your skills a notch higher by embracing the Manual mode. There is no better way to get off Auto but to diligently study and practice how the camera operates, what certain components do, and what results you get from setting each of it in a certain way. The right information and continuous experience will help you get off Auto soon."

• Seascape Photography
• Low Light Photography
• Light Painting
• Concert Photography
• Studio Photography

read the entire article here: These Photography Genres Will Force You to Get Off Auto