by Blake Rudis | Jan 21, 2014 | f64 Academy News |
I have been doing HDR landscapes for years. I have become inundated with 1’s and 0’s standing waste high in brackets that I have yet to process. I feel I have triumphed pretty well in the landscape industry and am very satisfied with my photos. Now the...
by Blake Rudis | Jan 7, 2014 | f64 Academy News |
I was scouring Facebook yesterday and saw a post from Joel Grimes about $1200 worth of Photography training for $89. I couldn’t believe my eyes, so I didn’t. I proceeded to shuffle through the Facebook sludge, it really is like nasty 4 day old snow...
by Blake Rudis | Dec 31, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
I don’t make resolutions, I feel there is never a need to resolve anything as I live my life without regret. Instead of trying to resolve something from one year to the next, I reflect on what I accomplished to fuel my fire for the upcoming year. This year was...
by Blake Rudis | Dec 17, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
Every year I make a Christmas card with my family. It is usually something creative, a composite with the Green Screen up and lights and all. Last year, my son wanted nothing to do with it, which made it very difficult! This year he was hamming it up and could not...
by Blake Rudis | Dec 10, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
I will be conducting another Webinar for Topaz Labs tomorrow, Wednesday the 11th at 4 PM (Central Standard Time). The topic will be Compositing, but more importantly, how you can use Topaz Labs products to perfect your composite work. There are all kinds of Topaz...
by Blake Rudis | Dec 3, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
Last week Nick Marzinski of Trapping Light was in my area so we linked up and went out for a photo shoot and a beer in the quaint little town of Weston. We went to the local winery and one of the oldest churches in the area. I have shot this church before, but this...
by Blake Rudis | Nov 29, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
From now through December 2nd, Topaz Labs will be running a HUGE sale on their entire filter suite. It normally runs for $380, but using the coupon code: blackfriday2013 at checkout will knock it down to $199.99! I use all of Topaz Labs software on a routine basis...
by Blake Rudis | Nov 26, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
Have you signed up to be an Insider yet? There are several benefits to becoming an HDR Insider. A new project to work on every month (similar to the HDR Concert). A prize is awarded to the best project of the month photo. Photoshop Actions to make your post...
by Blake Rudis | Nov 19, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
I often get requests in my inbox due to the nature of the blogs. Some requests are very odd, while others are simply friendly words of encouragement or a quick thank you for a tutorial. I accept them all with open arms and respond to every one of them! A few months...
by Blake Rudis | Nov 1, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
I am very excited to announce the launch of my newest endeavor for EverydayHDR, HDR Insider! This is your online resource for even more awesome HDR content. I will not be holding back anything on this site. Here is a brief explanation of what you will receive when...