Did you see the NIK software announcement from Google? Truth be told, I’ve always wanted to play with and use NIK software but it was never an expense I was willing to part with. Like many of us, funds are limited and I couldn’t justify buying something when I need a new camera body first. When a friend shared with me the news from Google that NIK software was released for free, I was excited. I downloaded it right away and then came across some negative aspects of the free download. Good news, yes the software is indeed free. It’s the same … [Read more...] about Google NIK Collection: Good News & Bad News
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Stop Obsessing over Stats and SEO!
Great you finally have your website up and going. You have set up stat counter and google analytics. A few weeks later you check your stats and you don't have any visitors. You start internet searching and everything is overwhelming. A Quick Explanation on How Search Engines Work As you can imagine there are billions of websites and web pages out there. Search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo need to first locate and find all the websites. This is called "crawling". They are crawling the internet looking for new sites, old sites that no … [Read more...] about Stop Obsessing over Stats and SEO!
Just Announced Thunderbolt 3 with USB-C Connector
If youre a business professional, content creator, gamer, or just want to simplify your 4K workspace, your world is about to get faster and simpler. - Thunderbolt Technology Intel just announced Thunderbolt 3 with a USB-C connector supporting single-cable support for dual 4K displays. Thunderbolt was developed to simultaneously support the fastest data and most video bandwidth available on a single cable, while also supplying power. USB-C is the new industry-standard connector and cable used for connectivity and power. It was developed by the … [Read more...] about Just Announced Thunderbolt 3 with USB-C Connector
Lightroom Hangout with Special Guests RC Concepcion and the New Lightroom
You gotta join us live for our next Google+ Hangout, totally free of charge. Not only will you learn terrific techniques, but if you tune in live, you can be entered to win excellent prizes to help you in your work. (Note: MUST BE TUNED IN LIVE TO WIN). We kick of Thursday 4/30, 2:00pm Eastern, 1:00pm Central, Noon Mountain, and 11:00am Pacific. RSVP here and it'll show your local time. I don't know which I'm more excited about, that RC Concepcion is coming on the show, or that he is going to help us explore the incredible new features in … [Read more...] about Lightroom Hangout with Special Guests RC Concepcion and the New Lightroom
Live Hangout with onOne Software and Matt Kloskowski!
When: Monday, November 17 at 11:00am PST Where: Google+ & This Post (Live streaming in the video below) Watch LIVE for a chance to win a copy of onOne Software's Perfect Photo Suite 9! Click Here to Sign Up and Watch! To learn more about how Google Hangouts work, click here http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/. Joining the hangout will let you ask questions and chat with attendees. The video will also be recorded and rebroadcasted if you are unable to watch the live stream. … [Read more...] about Live Hangout with onOne Software and Matt Kloskowski!
Photo Face Off: iPhone 6 vs Android
iPhone Day! Yesterday, I woke up at 6AM morning to head over to the Apple Store at Pioneer Place in Portland, OR. It was "iPhone Day" after all and there was a 128GB silver iPhone 6 Plus with my name on it somewhere in that store. Fortunately, I successfully preordered mine last Friday and somehow managed to be the very first person in the Reservations line, whereas the line for the day-of purchasers literally wrapped around the entire city block. But based on the global news reporting on this launch, no one should be surprised. The Face Off … [Read more...] about Photo Face Off: iPhone 6 vs Android
Free Webinar Today — The Challenges of Running a Photo Business (and Some Solutions Too) with Sal Cincotta
Don't miss today's Google+ Hangout for photographers Mind Your Own Business. This event is produced in partnership with Skip Cohen University and LensRentals.com. Monday, April 28 @ 3pm ET / Noon Pacific. You can sign up for free here http://bit.ly/myobapril14 You can watch the video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGKV5-_X8Jw To learn more about how Google Hangouts work, click here http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/. Joining the hangout will let you ask questions and chat with attendees. . This months topic is … [Read more...] about Free Webinar Today — The Challenges of Running a Photo Business (and Some Solutions Too) with Sal Cincotta
Mind Your Own Business: The Challenges of Running a Photo Business (and Some Solutions Too)
Join us for our newest Google+ Hangout for photographers Mind Your Own Business. This event is produced in partnership with Skip Cohen University and LensRentals.com. This months topic is The Challenges of Running a Photo Business (and Some Solutions Too). Were joined by Sal Cincotta whos a successful photographer who runs his own studio and international business and is the founder of Shutter Magazine, ShutterFest and Shutter Network. We'll explore practical advice for professional and semi-professional photographers to help with the … [Read more...] about Mind Your Own Business: The Challenges of Running a Photo Business (and Some Solutions Too)
Don’t Miss Today’s Hangout on Lightroom + A Great Prize
We're holding a Google Hangout today (meaning Wednesday, January 22). The topic is Lightroom and we're going to tackle every photographer's New Year's resolution (getting organized). You'll learn important strategies for import and keeping your photos safe. Of course we'll thrown in a few tips on developing (we can't help ourselves). Here is the URL https://plus.google.com/events/cecgikt5m6fmor43en4ev2s9634 Get Organized in Photoshop Lightroom Wednesday, January 22 | 10:00AM PT 1:00PM ET Join hosts Rob Sylvan and Levi Sim plus special … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Today’s Hangout on Lightroom + A Great Prize
Our Next Google Hangout is on Photoshop Lightroom
We are thrilled to have another fun yet informative Google+ Hangout with some industry pros who want to tackle and throw down some pretty cool Photoshop Lightroom tips and tricks. This time its all about getting organized and keeping your photos safe. Of course we'll thrown in a few tips on developing (we can't help ourselves). Get Organized in Photoshop Lightroom Wednesday, January 22 | 10:00AM PT 1:00PM ET Join hosts Rob Sylvan and Levi Sim plus special guests including Gerard Murphy and more. Be sure to sign up here: … [Read more...] about Our Next Google Hangout is on Photoshop Lightroom
Did You Miss Our Last Google Hangout?
Many of you missed our last G+ Hangout? It was a great one featuring Photoshop product manager Bryan O'Neil Hughes and Photoshop expert (and Photofocus contributor) Howard Pinsky. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjUYF4xLb_g Can't see the video? Click here We had an in-depth hangout about the latest improvements to Photoshop (as well as the future of digital imaging). If you use Photoshop or Lightroom you want to watch this. Our next hangout is January 22 on Lightroom. Be sure to join our Google+ group to always have the latest … [Read more...] about Did You Miss Our Last Google Hangout?
Don’t Miss Our Photoshop Hangout Today
Our next Google Hangout is underway (it actually starts TODAY at 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 AM PT. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjUYF4xLb_g Weve put together a fantastic Google Hangout so you can learn from some of the top gurus on the planet (absolutely free)! It's your chance to hear from two experts of digital imaging. Plus you can even ask questions by posting them as comments on this page (below) or the event page. An Insiders Look at Photoshop and the Future of Imaging Friday, December 20, 2013 1:00 PM EST 2:30 PM EST Melissa Niu and … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Our Photoshop Hangout Today
Don’t Miss Our Next Google Hangout with Bryan O’Neil Hughes and Howard Pinsky
It's getting cold outside, and that's the perfect time to curl up with the warm glow of a computer and do some post processing. We've put together a fantastic Google Hangout so you can learn from some of the top experts on the planet (absolutely free)! An Insiders Look at Photoshop and the Future of Imaging Friday, December 20, 2013 1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM EST Melissa Niu and Rich Harrington from Photofocus host two of the top experts in digital imaging. We've got Bryan O'Neil Hughes who's the Senior Product Manager, Adobe Photoshop and … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Our Next Google Hangout with Bryan O’Neil Hughes and Howard Pinsky
Change Your Lightroom Workflow for the Better
We recently held our Lightroom focussed Google+ hangout. Since many of you can't join us live, we recorded it so you can enjoy it afterwards. The show featured special guests: , , and and was hosted by . The show explored several great ways to keep your Lightroom library organized as well as tips on how to develop your photos. Be sure to join our . Disclaimer: These are several different ways to work in Lightroom (but of course not the only ways). ______ … [Read more...] about Change Your Lightroom Workflow for the Better
Don’t Miss Our Google Hangout Today
A quick reminder... we're holding our next Google+ Hangout TODAY. The topic this time is cool Photoshop Lightroom tips and tricks. Be sure to sign up here: https://plus.google.com/events/cmrmpqo45omgo1uhi37u2kgstts If you're not a Google+ member, you can still see an embedded YouTube video on that page when the event starts Wednesday, October 30 at 10:00AM PT | 1:00 PM ET Join Melissa Niu with special guests Rob Sylvan, Levi Sim and Gerard Murphy for tutorials, some "battle of the best Lightroom edits" and of course a little friendly … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Our Google Hangout Today
Why Google’s Shared Endorsements Could Be A Bad Thing for Photographers – Or Not
At Photofocus, we try to keep an eye on how our photos get used. Social media has changed the landscape for photographers. We try to spot uses that we think need to be pointed out the the photographic community. Google+ is following Facebook's footsteps and using the content you post - including photographs - to sell advertiser's products. Google+ has no intent of sharing that revenue with you. The policy is rolling out now and is expected to be fully implemented by November 11. The big part to be concerned about is the section on Shared … [Read more...] about Why Google’s Shared Endorsements Could Be A Bad Thing for Photographers – Or Not
When Should We Hold G+ Hangouts? Feedback Needed
In case you missed our first one on HDR, be sure to watch on . ______ … [Read more...] about When Should We Hold G+ Hangouts? Feedback Needed
Join Us for Our First Live Google+ Hangout Today
We're excited to invite you to our first Google+ hangout this Thursday. Here is the URL for the event (be sure to signup for the event). https://plus.google.com/events/cllg6kjq6t3t7ge4a0a3nqjcvvs There is a YouTube player window on the page you can watch. You can also click here http://youtu.be/K-4syJqwmDg It will be the first of an ongoing tradition, which will bring photo experts to you live. We're kicking off with HDR and Landscape Photography experts who will share their shooting and postproduction secrets. If you are a G+ member, … [Read more...] about Join Us for Our First Live Google+ Hangout Today
Save the Date — Our First Google+ Hangout
We'll be holding our first Google+ hangout on Thursday, October 3. This will be a chance to hangout with some of the Photofocus team live. Our first topic up is HDR (and we'll even have a special sneak peek of something brand new). We'll publish more details (like exact time and speaker list) shortly. We want you to join us live. In order to see the Hangout, you should join our Photofocus G+ community https://plus.google.com/communities/117523094348733460840. In the meantime, please add any HDR questions or topics you'd like to see covered … [Read more...] about Save the Date — Our First Google+ Hangout
Great Photo Collages App (for 99¢)
I'm always on the lookout for affordable apps that do cool things. Well I've found another one, PicFrame that makes Photo Collages simple. The app sells for 99 and is available for Mac, iOS, Droid, and Blackberry (it seems the developer hasn't gotten around to Windows or Windows Phone). The app is very straightforward (although the mobile version offers a few more features). To start you choose a layout using frames. The app currently ships with 71 adjustable frames offering support for up to 9 photos in a single frame. You have a few … [Read more...] about Great Photo Collages App (for 99¢)
Google Kills One of the Nik Software Products
In a move that is far from shocking, Google has killed off Snapseed Desktop for Mac and PC. Beginning today well no longer sell or provide updates for Snapseed Desktop for Macintosh and Windows, said the Official Google Blog. Existing customers will continue to be able to download the software and can contact us for support. Well continue to offer the Snapseed mobile app on iOS and Android for free. While I use Snapseed on my phone almost daily, the desktop version was not a staple of my workflow. What concerns me though is that this is … [Read more...] about Google Kills One of the Nik Software Products
Are You a Nik Customer? Might Want to Transfer Your Registration Info
If you own any Nik Software products (such as Silver Efex Pro and HDR Efex Pro like I do), you should know that Google bought the company recently. That's not the news though. What's important is that you transfer your customer info over to Google if you want to get support or upgrades. Going forward, Google would like to provide you high-touch technical support for the Nik Software products. In order to be able to do this Google needs to receive the information that Nik Software has about you and your past software purchases such as your … [Read more...] about Are You a Nik Customer? Might Want to Transfer Your Registration Info
Google+ – Google Fanboys/Girls – Mischaracterization
Wow - I spent 15 minutes writing a post about Google+ thinking it's very innocuous and the whole world goes nuts. For those late to the party - read this post - Google Plus Read the Fine Print BEFORE You Sign Up I can't do anything about the Google fanboys/girls. They're going to attack anyone who doesn't pour love on Google. But for those who have relied on third party mischaracterization of my words, I want to try to clarify a few things. The salient points of the post are: 1. Nothing I am talking about here applies to amateurs. Only … [Read more...] about Google+ – Google Fanboys/Girls – Mischaracterization
Google Plus – Read the Fine Print BEFORE You Sign Up
Here's an update to this post - written to help settle the confusion caused by trolls mischaracterizing what I said. Please read my words - not what the trolls say I said - and judge for yourself. Thanks. Google is the company that started out with a simple mission - don't be evil. I think they meant it when they started. They have grown to be one of the biggest companies on the planet. I am not so sure they remember their original mission. Their image search feature allows them to profit from other people's work without compensation. Their … [Read more...] about Google Plus – Read the Fine Print BEFORE You Sign Up
