Would you like to NEVER lose a photo again? It's possible if you join us for our next webinar. It's hard to put a price tag on years of memories you captured on camera. If you sell your images, it's even more important. How much would I lose if you lost everything on your hard drive? The solution here is the 3-2-1 Backup Concept Create three copies of your files Store on two different media Keep one backup copy offsite. 3-2-1 Backup | A Storage Workflow Hangout Join us for this month's hangout. We'll be … [Read more...] about Free webinar: 3-2-1 Backup (NEVER lose a photo again)
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Photofocus Podcast July 14, 2016 — Inspiration with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
On this #Inspiration "Print" episode of the Photofocus podcast Scott and Marco discuss these topics: Get to know an inspirational photographer: This month Scott introduces you to the American documentary photographer Dorothea Lange (1895 - 1965). She is best known for her documentary photography during the great depression (1929-1939). Her most famous image "Migrant Mother" (1936) is one of the most exhibited images in history. Dorothea's work had a great impact on modern documentary photography. Her images gave the poor … [Read more...] about Photofocus Podcast July 14, 2016 — Inspiration with Scott Bourne & Marco Larousse
Instant Replay: Lightroom and Mobile Workflow with Brian Matiash
Every other word you hear about anything seems to be "mobile", and Photography is no different. We've got Lightroom Mobile as well as all kinds of other apps. But where's it going? What do we do with it now? How does mobile really fit with our workflows? This episode features Brian Matiash to help us sort it all out and get into a mobile workflow groove. Hosted by: Rob Sylvan and Levi Sim Produced by: Rich Harrington and Photofocus.com https://youtu.be/pjzZljQJFZI?t=6m52s https://youtu.be/IsmIa1KXTPk?t=5m12s … [Read more...] about Instant Replay: Lightroom and Mobile Workflow with Brian Matiash
Using 2 Cameras? Make It Easy: Sync the Time
It is a tragedy to not make a picture because you don't want to deal with post production. Yet, many photographers have exactly this feeling--that photography has become a burden. Here's an idea to help make using two or more cameras less burdensome. Why Two Cameras? Just the other day I had a shoot that would take a full 9 hours, but I wasn’t sure that was enough time, so I was seeking ways to save time and maximize my efficiency. One thing I know about myself is that if I have to change a lens to make a wide angle picture or a telephoto, … [Read more...] about Using 2 Cameras? Make It Easy: Sync the Time
Do you love photography more than good food?
This morning I woke up and had to share this with you right away. If you love photography more than you love good food then you're going to love this. There's a FREE 3-part photography training series that starts today, May24th, 2016 and ends the day after Labor Day. It's not every day we get to learn something valuable and free without putting in a lot of time and effort. I've personally been to five different seminars and workshops this year already and for each one, I had to fly, stay in a hotel, and eat out for every meal. The FREE … [Read more...] about Do you love photography more than good food?
Truly Professional Wedding Photography Workflow with William Innes
Weddings are the grandest event most people will personally host in their lifetime, and a photographer's job is to make sure it is remembered vividly. William Innes joins us this month to show us how to professionally handle these momentous events. William is a master of his craft, a Lumix Luminary, and exactly the kind of person you'd want to have at the most important event of your life. We're excited to have him with us, and you're going to learn loads from a real pro. William Innes, is the principal photographer of William Innes … [Read more...] about Truly Professional Wedding Photography Workflow with William Innes
Stop Waiting for Lightroom to Preview your Images
Sometimes you just need to turn around images really quick when photographing an event like a wedding or party, maybe a concert or show…even just a quick portrait session. Waiting for Lightroom can feel like an eternity, so we can use another program called Photo Mechanic to quickly browse and rate our images. Photo Mechanic is a lightweight piece of software that actually displays the same JPEG preview image that your camera shows on the LCD screen. Lightroom’s raw processor is what generates the previews, but Photo Mechanic doesn’t have a … [Read more...] about Stop Waiting for Lightroom to Preview your Images
Building Standard Previews in Lightroom
It’s no secret that Lightroom can run a bit sluggish at times, especially when trying to render previews of high-megapixel files from cameras like the Nikon D810, Canon 5DS R, or the Sony A7r II. I hate staring at the dreaded “loading” icon as I move from image to image. Rather than sitting and waiting for each image preview to render individually, here are two options to have Lightroom build the previews in the background. This way, you can get up and get some coffee while the computer does all the work. Option 1 - Build Previews on … [Read more...] about Building Standard Previews in Lightroom
Instant Replay: Roundtrip Workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop
Lightroom and Photoshop are the perfect combination for finishing your photographs, and used together properly you can stay organized and move quickly through your workflow. Our special guest will be Image Wrangler, Lesa Snider, and she'll share her wisdom to keep your workflow flowing. Hosted by: Rob Sylvan & Levi Sim Produced by: Richard Harrington and Photofocus.com https://youtu.be/elOEFP4vWDc?t=1s … [Read more...] about Instant Replay: Roundtrip Workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop
Instant Replay: Lightroom Workflow from Start to Finish
Rob Sylvan and Levi Sim are joined by Vanelli and Nick Minore and they're going to show us how to rock the Lightroom Workflow. Starting with downloading from a memory card all the way to publishing finished photographs on the interwebs, these experts will open your eyes to terrific techniques for making your workflow better, easier, and safer. Hosted by: Rob Sylvan and Levi Sim Produced by: Rich Harrington and Photofocus.com https://youtu.be/yxDLzTw1iq4?t=7m15s … [Read more...] about Instant Replay: Lightroom Workflow from Start to Finish
Workflow Options In Adobe Camera Raw
There are times when, at the very outset of editing, you’ll know the dimensions of the image you want to create. In this post we’ll take a look at the Workflow Options in Adobe Camera Raw that can set this out for you. What’s Wrong With Cropping? Nothing. The Crop Tool is great, but you’ll notice that it works in ratio and not pixels or measurements. There may be times that you would like to constrain the image to Pixels, Centimetres or Inches, when wanting to post to Facebook for example. That Little Link In Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) … [Read more...] about Workflow Options In Adobe Camera Raw
Lightroom Hangout: Lightning Fast Workflow with David Crewe
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'll be giving away a copy of Perfectly Clear from Athentech. Plus you never know what else. We kick off Monday 4/18 at 2:00 pm Eastern, 1:00 pm Central, 12:00 pm Mountain, and 11:00 am Pacific. 3:30 pm in Newfoundland. RSVP here and it'll show your local time. This Month: Lightning … [Read more...] about Lightroom Hangout: Lightning Fast Workflow with David Crewe
Lightroom Hangout: Lightning Fast Workflow with David Crewe
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'll be giving away a copy of Perfectly Clear from Athentech. Plus you never know what else. We kick off Monday 4/18 at 2:00 pm Eastern, 1:00 pm Central, 12:00 pm Mountain, and 11:00 am Pacific. 3:30 pm in Newfoundland. RSVP here and it'll show your local time. This Month: Lightning … [Read more...] about Lightroom Hangout: Lightning Fast Workflow with David Crewe
Replacing A Sky with Adobe Photoshop Mix and Photoshop CC
Photoshop Mix is part of the Adobe CC mobile apps collection and allows you to make edits away from the desk. in this post I’ll be using Mix to replace a sky in an image; Opening an Image Because Photoshop Mix is part of the Creative Cloud I can access images from a variety of places. Tapping the + on the left opens up the image open choices; I’ve already Synchronised some collections from Lightroom, so I’ll head off and get an image from there by tapping on the Lightroom icon; There’s a collection called Demo Files, I’ll navigate … [Read more...] about Replacing A Sky with Adobe Photoshop Mix and Photoshop CC
Time Lapse Photography Just Got A Powerful Update
If you're a Time Lapse fan like myself than this is an exciting weekend. Gunther Wegner, creator of LRTimelapse, (arguably the best plugin/tool for your time lapse arsenal on the market), just sent out the press release detailing the specifics of the latest update to LRTimelapse 4.5 including use of some of the awesome newest features in Lightroom CC. New Features in LRTimelapse 4.5 Added Support for the new Local Dehaze in Lightroom 6.2 / CC.2 on Linear, Circular Gradients and the Paintbrush. The number of threads used to generate the visual … [Read more...] about Time Lapse Photography Just Got A Powerful Update
Global and Local Change Concept using Lightroom’s Dehaze
When preparing an image to edit, it's best to think in terms of Global -- applying an effect to the entire image -- and Local changes -- applying an effect to a selected part of an image. This concept can be used on almost any effect. For our tutorial, we will use Lightroom's Dehaze effect to dramatically improve an image by removing haze on the entire image, then on parts of the image using an adjustment brush and graduated filter. Global Change Working inside the development module, select the Effects Panel. Drag the Dehaze slider to the … [Read more...] about Global and Local Change Concept using Lightroom’s Dehaze
My Wedding Workflow: Start to Finish
Thinking back to when I started my wedding photography business in 2006, I had no idea what I was getting myself in to. I thought there would be some communication before the day, show up for a long day of photographing, then kick back on the couch for a bit while I edit, and voila! All done! I couldn't have been more wrong on the depth of what my workflow would entail. Today, I want to share my workflow (it has gone through many evolutions over the years) with you and shed a little light on what you may be getting in to as you start your … [Read more...] about My Wedding Workflow: Start to Finish
Apple’s New iPad Pro – Laptop Killer or Just a Bigger iPad?
Apple took the lid off their long-anticipated large-format iPad this week and as people line up for and against the new tablet I sat down with Jeff Carlson to discuss what the new technology means to photographers. Carlson is the author of the book, The iPad for Photographers, which is currently in its third edition with Peachpit Press. Key Features of the iPad Pro The iPad Pro is due to arrive in November, but at Wednesdays event, Apple gave us a long look at the new member of the incredibly popular iPad line. With its 12.9-inch screen … [Read more...] about Apple’s New iPad Pro – Laptop Killer or Just a Bigger iPad?
My New Travel Photography Workflow
My workflow has been in a state of flux as Ive been changing cameras, computers, post-processing software, etc. I have come up with a slightly different approach (for me) than I used to use. This is primarily my workflow for dealing with images I make when I am on the road. I am describing it here simply because you might be interested in how I do things. I am NOT suggesting that my workflow is the best or that you should adopt it. It's just information. With that said, lets start with the biggest change. I am now dumping my memory cards … [Read more...] about My New Travel Photography Workflow
Upgrading to Lightroom CC 2015
In case you haven't heard, Adobe Lightroom CC 2015 is now available! As a Creative Cloud subscriber, you can upgrade to Lightroom CC 2015 right away using the Creative Cloud application manager. With this new release comes features like HDR processing, Panorama stitching, advanced video slideshows, facial recognition, and easy photo sharing. How do I buy Lightroom CC? As a Creative Cloud subscriber, you can download Lightroom CC 2015 today using the Creative Cloud application manager. Not only do you always get the most recent versions of … [Read more...] about Upgrading to Lightroom CC 2015
Back Up your Lightroom Catalog before Upgrading to Lightroom CC
When theres a shiny new program on the market, its often easy to install it right away and start using it. The Adobe team did a lot of work reengineering how Lightroom works to improve its speed and efficiency, so when you upgrade from Lightroom 5 to Lightroom CC you'll need to update your catalog. Don't just click upgrade. Your Lightroom catalog is a vast database that contains all the metadata, organization and edits youve done to your photo library. Should something happen when upgrading, you don't want to take the chance that you might … [Read more...] about Back Up your Lightroom Catalog before Upgrading to Lightroom CC
Lightroom Hangout: From Download to Mobile and Everywhere in Between: The Workflow Episode, with Vanelli and Nick Minore
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 3/26, 1:00pm Eastern, 10:00am Pacific/ 1:00pm Eastern. RSVP here and it'll show your local time. Starting with downloading from a memory card all the way to publishing finished photographs on the interwebs, these experts will open your eyes to terrific techniques for making … [Read more...] about Lightroom Hangout: From Download to Mobile and Everywhere in Between: The Workflow Episode, with Vanelli and Nick Minore
Where Should I Keep My Lightroom Catalog?
Keeping your Lightroom catalog safe is essential to preserving your hard work. After all, your catalog contains your organization (and possibly the bulk of your edits). The Quick Answer on Location So where should you store the catalog? The answer is it depends. Single computer: create a folder on your local hard drive, name it Lightroom Catalog and save the catalog to this location. This is the fastest way Lightroom can access the catalog. Multiple computers: create a folder on an external hard drive, name it Lightroom Catalog and save the … [Read more...] about Where Should I Keep My Lightroom Catalog?
Android Users: Meet Lightroom Mobile
Adobe Lightroom mobile is a companion app to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5. The app is FREE if you have one of the following plans: Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan Creative Cloud Photoshop Photography Program Creative Cloud complete plan Creative Cloud Student and Teacher Edition Creative Cloud for teams complete plan Or, you can download and sign up for a free 30-day trial of Lightroom mobile. Once the free 30-day trial expires, Lightroom mobile will require a Creative Cloud membership. Extend Your Workflow Beyond the Desktop By … [Read more...] about Android Users: Meet Lightroom Mobile
A Wedding and Portrait Photographer Gets Organized
The more I get to know other photographers in the industry, the more I realize that we all have our own ideas on backups. From simple to complicated and everything in between, we're often left scratching our heads to try and figure out what works best in our own workflows. Having been raised in a house of a programmer, I always knew the importance of backups (though still had to learn the hard way during finals week in college), but what worked for my dad didn't exactly lend itself to photography and the huge storage demands our industry … [Read more...] about A Wedding and Portrait Photographer Gets Organized
Why Store Photos on a Separate Hard Drive?
I'd like to explain how I keep my photos safe and get the best performance out of my computer. For my internal drive I use a fast 256GB solid state hard drive (SSD). This stores only my operating system, program files and my Lightroom Catalog. I then use an external drive (or in my case a RAID) to store my data files and photos I also use a 3-2-1 Backup for Photographers plan to keep my photos safe (check out that article for some more tips). Why this Configuration People often ask me why I have two drives when one is cheaper and easier to … [Read more...] about Why Store Photos on a Separate Hard Drive?
3 Reasons You Need Photoshop with Lightroom
Lightroom is liberating and fun. It gave me back the results I used to get finishing my pictures in the dark room, plus several techniques that I never learned. It's a great tool. It's just not enough. I still need photoshop to help me finish the visions I have for my imagery, and there are three things I need to do regularly that Lightroom just can't make happen. That's why I pay for the CreativeCloud photography plan from Adobe (by the way, Adobe is a partner on this blog, but I pay for my CC subscription out of my own pocket). These three … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons You Need Photoshop with Lightroom
Will onOne’s Perfect Photo Suite replace Photoshop or Lightroom?
I originally created the Aviator in 2011 using Lightroom and Photoshop as my editing tools. When onOne announced the release of their New Perfect Photo Suite, I was inspired to recreate the Aviator using their new standalone program. I've been using onOne for years as a plugin for Photoshop and Lightroom, but this was the first time I created a project from scratch using their standalone program. I wanted to see if I could work start to finish in Perfect Photo Suite and get the results I wanted. I've included a free video at the end of the … [Read more...] about Will onOne’s Perfect Photo Suite replace Photoshop or Lightroom?
Custom Camera Calibration in Lightroom
A few months back I wrote an article, "Click Away Digital is Free, or is it?" after my trusty Nikon D700 died. It was replaced with the latest and great D810. The D810 received great reviews and the camera specs are very impressive. So if the D810 is a better camera why were my photos looking dull and flat when I imported them into Lightroom? Creating a new camera profile when importing my RAW images fixed the problem. The Problem My photography career has taken me down the path of a generalist. I photography portraits, sports, events, … [Read more...] about Custom Camera Calibration in Lightroom
Will Mylio make it in your Workflow?
Mylio, which is an acronym for My Life is Organized, made it's debut at the PhotoPlus Expo 2014 an event I was unable to attend. This put me at a disadvantage when trying to figure out all the details of the new program. Normally I would spend a lot of time with a representative at the show and pick their brain on every detail. Instead, I had to search the net for what fellow photographers and what Mylio's own website is saying about the product. I then read between the lines to see if Mylio will make it's way into my workflow. What exactly is … [Read more...] about Will Mylio make it in your Workflow?
