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Lightroom Classes
Lightroom 5 – Let’s Do This!
Our 2014 Lightroom courses are set to sail. Beginning November 9, 2014, we will meet for 3 hours Sunday $49 for introduction to Lightroom. Great for anyone not sure what the program is or how it can benefit them. You may just find that you won't need Photoshop and how to save your valuable time editing … [Read More...]
Apps That are getting better all the time
Holiday Bokeh {tutorial}
So, a couple of weeks ago we talked about photographing holiday lights and that the key to making them “twinkle” or see them as “stars” was to use a high f-stop. Remember? But what about how to get that cool effect often referred to as bokeh with those holiday lights …. It’s surprisingly simple. Low […]
It’s Not About the Camera
If you’ve spent any quality time with us you’ll know that we don’t tell people that one brand (or even type) of camera is better than another. Cameras are tools. But the skill lies within the person. If you invited me to your house and prepared a delicious meal, I wouldn’t say “Wow, that was […]
DSLR Advanced
Easy Selective Color with Lightroom {tutorial}
Selective color is a great way to create images with some pop! And it’s super easy to do in Lightroom too. Here’s our before image: And here are the settings we used to create our selective color image: We used the HSL tab in the Develop module and simply took out all of the saturation […]
The Magic of Graduated Filters in Lightroom {tutorial}
I kinda sorta LOOOOOVE this photograph from earlier this week. And not just because it involves the world’s cutest kid (IMHO, of course). We made a mad dash to the Smoky Mountains earlier this week to spend a day and a half with Keith’s parents. We’re a bit pressed for time these days, but it […]