Lighting for Close Up Photography
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Managing the light is critical in close up photography. Join me to learn a practice that works.
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Your Challenge, If You Dare
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I have a challenge for every still photographer engaged in the craft of photography. Are you daring? Willing to try something new?
Read MoreRemembering to Shoot Some Video
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In this article I want to talk about the reluctance in some photographers to try doing video and use examples from a recent still assignment that would be great videos.
Read MoreSuperb Alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
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Would you consider some amazing alternatives to Adobe solutions that deliver what you need and cost you a LOT less? Then it’s worth you time to learn a bit about Affinity
Read MoreWhat Is a LUT?
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In this article I explain what LUTs are and how they can be used in still photography editing.
Read MoreThere's Nothing New in Photography!
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I am hearing that there is nothing new in photography more these days. Let’s examine this lament.
Read MoreDo I Crop? If so, when?
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Knowing when and how to crop is part of the creative process. if you only doing it to fit a picture frame, you are making a mistake
Read MoreHow to Spot Meter Successfully
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Learning to spot meter properly is both art and science. This article will get you started
Read MoreI'm Going Shooting. What Do I Take?
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Taking too much gear when you go to make photographs is a recurring issue for many. The fix is simple. Don’t do it
Read MoreQuick Review : Flexclip
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Join me for a Quick Review of the online video editor Flexclip. It’s very impressive when you learn what it can do for your videos, without you having to learn to be a video editor.
Read MoreBeing Smart When Buying Lenses
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Hello folks. This time I want to talk about smart buying when it comes to glass and to do so share an abbreviated conversation that I had with a fellow creative over the holidays.
Read MorePrognostications for 2024
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My predictions for photography and videography for 2024. It’s not looking good
Read MoreWhither Photography Looking Ahead
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It’s the end of 2023 and time for my wrap-up of thoughts on the year.
Read MoreA Really Great Microphone Kit for 1 and 2 up Videos
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If you are looking for better audio for your video work, whether you use a mirrorless camera, a DSLR or even a smartphone, I have a recommended solution that I own and use myself. The RODE Wireless GO II
Read MoreSmart Objects in Photoshop. Should You Use Them?
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Smart Objects are key to preventing a destructive edit from being permanently destructive
Read MoreWhat Are You Getting from the Workshop?
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There are more photography workshops advertised now than ever. How do you avoid going on a lousy one? Easy, I tell you what to ask before you book/
Read MoreWhy Expose to the Right Makes More Sense Than Ever
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The use of the Expose To The Right methodology allows you to maximize the capability of your sensor without losing highlights while providing significantly more shadow detail, all without the hassle and weird results of using HDR.
Read MoreREVIEW : XP-Pen Deco Pro MW
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Looking for a Wacom alternative? XP-Pen is an excellent choice
Read MoreJust What Are Adobe Credits and How Do They Work?
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Adobe has introduced a credit system to pay for their generative tools. Read to learn how it works and what you can do with these credits
Read MoreIs It Time To Lay Your Memory Cards to Rest? What About the Card Readers?
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It’s probably time to bury your memory card, And possibly your card reader too.
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