NEXT WORKSHOP: July 13, 2013 Wine & Photography Workshop, Washington State, USA
Tips for Using Adobe Lightroom Presets
Video tutorial and tips for using Adobe Lightroom develop presets including: importing presets, applying them, creating new presets, and exporting them for sharing. Before and after photo examples, list of resources, and a special bonus.
Off Camera Flash Techniques For Dramatic Portrait Lighting
Article by guest author Ron Clifford on taking the mystery out of using off camera flash and show you that with a simply one light set up you can achieve dramatic results without buying a lot of expensive equipment. I’ll interject and give you a few other alternatives if you want to try this at home, [...]
My List of Recommended Stuff
I’m often asked what I use for camera equipment and software to create my images, so I’ve finally compiled a list of some of the things I use most often and what I recommend. I will be expanding on each of these in more detail at some point (need more hours in the day) so [...]
Interview with John Corcoran – photography and the law
Have you ever wondered about taking photos of people and posting them online, or maybe you want to sell your images at a craft fair and had questions about whether you can legally do so? I sat down and chatted with John Corcorcan who is a lawyer in California and he helped clarify a few things about photography and what we can and can’t do legally as photographers. Watch this 20 minute video to get a summary of how to protect yourself and your images.
Tips for Using Adobe Lightroom Presets
Video tutorial and tips for using Adobe Lightroom develop presets including: importing presets, applying them, creating new presets, and exporting them for sharing. Before and after photo examples, list of resources, and a special bonus.
Optimizing Images For the Web
This week my special guest is Zach Prez from PhotographySpark.com If you’re thinking about getting your images online Zach goes over a few things you’ll want to think about including: using Facebook; free blog options vs paid ones; having a good naming convention for images for search-ability and SEO (search engine optimization); optimal file sizing so images load quickly; creating a brand and labeling your images with it; adding text with your images to encourage fans and friends to interact and comment on it.
Go Beyond Just Being a Tourist
Has there ever been a moment, a place, an interaction with another person during your travels that has affected you in a profound way? Has travel changed how you look at a place or a country? I was thinking of this question recently and had a definite answer. Peru.
Stress Free Tips for Buying a Tripod
Stress free tips to to help you when choosing a tripod to purchase. Different features explained. Things to look for, and what pitfalls to avoid.
Interview With Jay & Varina Patel – Landscape Photographers Extraordinaire
Interview with wilderness and nature photographers Jay and Varina Patel. You will learn about their philosophies, some of their favourite images and the stories that go with them, the business of photography, filters, Photoshop, seeing light, HDR and more!
Is Watermarking Photos a Good or Bad Idea?
Four professional photographers discuss watermarking photos for the internet. Pros & cons of watermarking images are discussed.
Darlene is a professional photographer who offers private photo tutoring along with ongoing photography workshops in Edmonton. Her goal is to help the average person learn how to use their camera, take better photos, and have a lot of fun doing it. Get the full story here.
Things I Recommend
I take pride in the fact that Her View Photography is free of advertisements. More than anything, this is to ensure you as readers have the best experience with the content. While I don't offer advertising, from time to time I will mention various products I love that have directly benefitted me and I feel can be of help to you all. I do receive a portion of the sale of these products. I hope you enjoy them, you can also read a more detailed description here!
This eBook series is all about the way we think and create – it’s about what happens before and during the time the camera comes to our eye and the shutter is pressed. It’s about how we deal with constraints, challenges, and inspiration; it’s about how we light and feed the fire of creativity. Invest in your creativity: jump-start your creative fires and learn to understand, trust, and hone your photographic process.
My HDR software of choice
I use Topaz Adjust and others from the Topaz suite to enhance my HDR images.
