Archive for August, 2010
Check out the latest PDN/National Geographic World in Focus Competition to see my winning image and some great photography!
I am excited to announce the winner of my second reader-gift giveaway, an Apple Pro Training Series book that covers the ins and outs of Apple’s flagship photo editing application, Aperture 3. It was easy to enter the drawing–I asked readers simply to leave a comment sharing what camera they use. Responses ranged the gamut from Nikon D700 to Canon 40D–there was even an iPhone thrown into the mix! I think everybody had a good time connecting with one another and learning what cameras their peers are using. Thank you to everybody who joined in the fun. Are you the winner? In the following two-minute video, my Studio Manager announces who was selected for this reader gift.
I will be offering more reader gifts in the coming months, so there’s further opportunity to connect with other photographers for the chance to win some goodies. Have a great week!
Tahoe Unveiled Features My Wedding Photography
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Thu 08.19.2010
I am excited and honored that Tahoe Unveiled is sharing my images of Johonna’s and Aaron’s wedding with their clients and blog readers! You can read the couple’s charming story HERE.
Aperture 3 is a powerful, indispensable tool for photographers who want to take their body of work to the next level. From its hyper-precision retouching to its advanced face-recognition archiving system, Aperture 3 is Apple’s flagship photo editing application. While Aperture might be for everybody from fashion to sports photographers, its use isn’t exactly intuitive. That’s where this Apple Pro Training Series book comes in handy. I am excited to announce that next Monday, August 23 I’m giving away this fantastic publication to–well–you!It’s a cinch. Just leave a comment below, telling me what make and model of camera you use. Can’t get enough of your Canon? Think your Nikon is nifty? Let me know! I’m curious to learn what makes you tick…and even more excited to share this Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 3 gift with you!
Lighting Journey: Light It Up!
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Mon 08.09.2010
My foray into the use of lighting equipment is stoking my creative fire, and I want to share some of my hot, hot photography tips.
1) Unlike other strobe manufacturers, Profoto’s gear produces consistent color temperatures when I toggle between different intensity levels of strobe flash. This is fantastic when shooting and even better in post-production.
2) Strobes, like any continuous light source, correspond to changes in aperture settings. For example, if you increase your aperture from f/5.6 to f/11, you must increase your strobe output by two stops to maintain a consistent exposure.
3) When working in direct sunlight or nearly dark sets, choose a 1000 w/s strobe over a 500 w/s. You will relish in the extra power.
4) If a strobe is too powerful at its lowest setting, you can further decrease its needed strength by using neutral-density gels.
What’s your fancy? Any hot, hot lighting-technology tips that you’d like to share? Fire us up with your advice! I look forward to hearing from you.
