I’m not that tough, really!
Part of being a photographer is finding ways to express your creativity. I thought I’d experiment with a “selfy” shot that I did a while back to give it some more character. Ok, those of you who know...
View ArticleNew August Painterly Pack from Flypaper Textures
I love adding textures to my photos when I want a little creative spark. Textures can be really helpful on shots taken in overcast or mid-day conditions. The fine folks at Flypaper Textures have just...
View ArticleThe Complete Guide to Nik Software’s HDR Efex Pro 2.0
Announcing The Photographer's Guide to HDR Efex Pro 2.0. Completely re-written to cover every feature of HDR Efex Pro 2.0 including 40 custom HDR presets. Available now from Luminescence of Nature...
View ArticleHot Tip: Using Multiple Texture Layers
You can really have fun creating artistic images by using textures. But did you know that you can take things further by combining texture layers? In this image, I used three texture layers with...
View ArticleA Quick Look at TIFF Compression Options
A quick comparison of TIFF compression options in Photoshop for file size and save speed. Continue reading →
View ArticleGet Out of Your Rut: Tips for Creative Photography
Photography combines technical and artistic elements and allows me to express my creativity. Today, just about anyone with a cell phone has a camera on-hand. So how do you go beyond just taking...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Abstract
I find myself spending time browsing some great photography and art over on Google Plus (G+). This image was inspired by some of the work I see there. I just wanted to try something totally abstract....
View ArticleWhat Can Photographers Learn From Rembrandt?
Not everyone (myself included) has a degree in fine art or has studied art extensively. As such, I find it enjoyable to take a look at classic paintings and see what makes them so effective. One such...
View ArticleHow I Learned to Stop Worrying and Convert My NEFs with Lightroom 4
If you’ve followed my or my photography over the years, you probably know that I’m a huge fan of Nikon cameras and also Capture NX2 editing software. You’ve probably also noticed that I’ve been...
View ArticleThe Bigger Reason Why Megapixels Matter for Photo Enthusiasts
There's more to megapixels than just big prints and cropping. Continue reading →
View ArticleGoogle Releases Nik Collection: $149 for the complete software suite
Today, Google announced the release of the re-branded Nik Collection of photo enhancement and editing plug-ins. The complete collection of plug-ins, is now delivered by a single installer. Individual...
View ArticleUpdate: Google honoring low pricing and discounts on international sales of...
I get many emails from customers overseas who asked about the 15% coupon code from Nik Software. In the past, this offer was good only for USA and Canada residents. Now that Google has purchased Nik...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Stop Dragon My Heart Around
Shots with empty backgrounds work great for texture blending. I combined a few Flypaper Textures in Photoshop to create this image. Enjoy! Learn the fundamentals of texture blending with Jason’s...
View ArticleA Storybook Ending
I just finished up teaching a four-day photography workshop in Williamsburg, Virginia with Deborah Sandidge. We got lucky and had amazing light on each of our photo shoots. On our last day, we returned...
View ArticleExploring Infrared Photography with the IR Queen
I had the chance to play around with an infrared DSLR while teaching a workshop in Virginia. I’ve never used IR before, and I’m glad that the “IR Queen,” Deborah Sandidge was there to show me the...
View ArticleUpgrading to Photoshop CS6 while you still can (video)
Adobe rolled out the new Creative Cloud (CC) service today. If you are a long-time Photoshop user, as I am, this new service eliminates a perpetual-use license for Photoshop. I purchased Adobe Creative...
View ArticleSetting White Balance on Infrared Images with Lightroom (with video)
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom does not handle RAW images captured with an infrared (IR) converted camera well by default. The problem lies in the white balance settings, which can be a real challenge to...
View ArticleUsing Glamour Glow on Skies and Clouds
If you thought the Glamour Glow filter in Color Efex Pro 4 was just for portraits, think again. It works great on skies, too! Continue reading →
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Apothecary
I came across these old jars and bottles in the window of the old one-room schoolhouse (now a museum) in Florissant, Colorado. I used my Nikon 1 V2 and 10mm f/2.8 1-Nikkor lens to capture the image,...
View ArticleMy Descent into Infrared, Part 2: Choosing a Conversion Type
It's hard to decide on an infrared filter conversion. In this post, I compare Super Color with a Deep Black IR conversion to highlight their differences and similarities. Continue reading →
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