Topaz Webinar

I will be presenting a Topaz Webinar next Monday the 11th of March @ 4 PM Central time!   I will be going over how you can Maximize your Topaz Workflow Efficiency using Topaz and Actions in Photoshop!  I have a series of 4 Actions to include a tip on Batch...

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One Big-A$$ Vegan!

One Big-A$$ Vegan!

Everyday at work I get a rash of crap for my vegan lunch. It includes a Boca Burger (or black bean burger), a small bag of pretzels and an apple. I eat it everyday and I love it, simple, not too filling and I am an energetic powerhouse after lunch instead of slow and...

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Making a Window!

I have used this window technique quite a few times in the past few months.  I used it on the last HDR Concert and on HDR Concert#7.  It can be pretty tricky to add glass to an image where there once was none.  However, all you need is a push in the right direction...

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Bringing Your Camera Into The Cold

Bringing Your Camera Into The Cold

I recently posted a Winterizing Your Camera inquiry to my fellow readers due to a recent trip to Alaska.  I was trying to prepare myself, or my camera I should say, for sub zero temperatures.  I did receive one good tip with the dry bag, however, I was unable to...

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Topaz Black and White Effects 2 Walk-through

Topaz Black and White Effects 2 Walk-through

Last week I had the pleasure of previewing Topaz Labs' Beta of Black and White Effects 2.  I know I have said it time and time again about Topaz Labs, but they always manage to wow me with their updates.  They are continually improving their programs to make them...

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30,000 Foot Photography

30,000 Foot Photography

When picking a seat on an airplane I will always take the window!  Not only is it the most comfortable spot to sleep, but you can get some awesome shots out that little porthole window. One time I was flying from California to Delaware and  I saw lightning off in the...

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Test Your Color Skills!

Test Your Color Skills!

Not a tutorial this Friday, a test of your Color Fortitude! Check out the Color Game My brother recently sent me this awesome website to test your color skills.  It is a simple concept, match the color of the wheel in the center within the allotted time.  It starts...

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Topaz Black and White Effects 2 Beta

I recently had the chance to experiment with the new and improved Black and White Effects 2 by Topaz Labs.  It is quite the powerhouse of a program with many new and improved features from its predecessor.  I am a huge fan of continuous improvement and it is very...

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