Whether you’re a videographer or photographer, accurate colors matter. That’s why I use a color-managed workflow with the Datacolor SpyderX Photo Kit. The kit includes the SpyderX Elite monitor calibration device, the SpyderCUBE advanced gray card and the SpyderCHECKR 24
Color plays a major role in photography. It can enhance an already well-captured photo and vice versa. With that being said, how much do you know about digital color? I believe it is safe to say that we are now
Accurate colors matter. You spend huge amounts of time getting your images, videos and designs to be perfect, so you need to ensure your colors have the best chance of being viewed perfectly. If you are working with inaccurate color,
I have been wanting to get a monitor calibration tool for some time now. I finally got the chance, when I received the Datacolor SpyderX Pro to review. Will it live up to my expectations? Let’s dive in. Why calibrate
Once you get over the first hurdle in actually calibrating your monitor for the first time (like me when I was a complete newbie), you have to remember how often you need to re-calibrate. I had no idea how much
Looking for tools for more consistency, efficiency and accuracy in your photographic work? Then you should discover the new Datacolor kit!
What you see is what you get, and it begins with a calibrated monitor. I recently found out just that when I was given a SpyderX Pro to try out. I had never calibrated a monitor before, even though as
Over time, the colors that monitors produce can change ever so subtly. Yes, even LED monitors. It is easier to recognize on multiple monitor setups since you have a direct comparison. Whether viewing on my Apple LED monitors at my
OK, I will admit it, I am a complete newbie when it comes to calibrating a monitor. I know I SHOULD be doing it, but I am sometimes a bit tech shy. I sometimes get a little frustrated that my
In this post, I’m going to dive into how men and women are wired differently when it comes to judging color. If you’ve ever found yourself in the paint store with the opposite sex debating on whether a certain color
Our friends at Datacolor have kicked off some huge savings to help you achieve perfect color and light in your photos while you’re stuck at home. Through April 26, 2020, you can receive up to $100 on its SpyderX bundles.
The Datacolor SpyderX Capture Pro bundle comes with four tools designed to help you attain professional-level color accuracy and focus in your studio hardware. The SpyderLENSCAL, SpyderCHECKR, SpyderCUBE and SpyderX Elite are packaged together to assist you with calibrating your
Outdoor pictures can be quite a challenge to balance in post. Recover details with this HDR portrait editing for harsh mid-day light
Zoos are a great place to practice photographing animals. The thing is, we all have great images of the lions, tigers, and bears (oh my). But what about finding the less popular or, even better, the less seen shots? Capturing
Last year I started using Lightroom on my mobile phone. As a longtime Lightroom Classic enthusiast, I started using Lightroom for the portability: I love being able to edit photos on my phone or tablet, without needing to be at
Being a part of a local photowalk group, I often experiment with different techniques during our outings. One of our group leaders, Dianne Carroll Burdick, has long taught the importance of looking up and taking advantage of different perspectives. Looking
“When he proposed to me, he did say that I would always be his second love, that photography would be his first and he would never ever give it up, I thought that was marvelous. I could never be jealous
Adobe has announced that the company’s co-founder, Dr. Charles Geschke, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at the age of 81. Geschke co-founded Adobe in 1982 with Dr. John Warnock, a colleague from Xerox. Their first product was Adobe PostScript,
If your goal is to shoot beauty portraits, you must understand that not only does the model want to feel flawless, but the hair and makeup artists want their work to look beautiful in the final image as well. You
There is something to be said for taking the time to really explore a subject. Whether it’s a person for a portrait shoot, flowers for macro photography or one of your favorite architectural structures. It could even be something as
How do you go about photographing a surprise proposal photography session? How do you price them so they’re attractive to clients, yet profitable for you? Some of the popular requests we get at our studio are for surprise proposal photography
The subject of monetizing personal projects is near and dear to my heart. I put together a ninety-minute presentation about the subject and shared it with my fellow photographers to a wonderful reception. A phone call leads to art In
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