Topaz Labs Clean – Review Tutorial
Until recently I have never used Topaz Clean. It is one of those programs that was in the bundle that I really did not see a use for. It wasn't because it is not useful, don't get me wrong. It is because I was ignorant to what it could do! I had no idea that Clean...
Selective Sharpening in Photoshop
Sharpening is the last, most critical step, you take prior to saving your image. Many people sharpen the entire photo and call it good. But did you know you can make more compelling images if you selectively sharpen only the areas you want the viewer to spend the most...
Topaz Labs Webinar Today!
I recently conducted a Webinar with Topaz Labs about forming your Workflow Formula. A workflow is a very difficult thing to cookie cut for every image, because every image is different. From beginning to end, my workflow for HDR is much...
Upcoming Webinar and a HUGE Giveaway!
Next week I will be teaming up once again with Topaz Labs to bring you an awesome Webinar! This one is focused on the Workflow Equation. It can be so hard sometimes to create a workflow when every image is different. However, there are many things that remain the...
The Canon 17-40 mm Lens
I purchased the Canon 17-40 mm lens in October of 2013. If you look in my gallery you will see that I tend to shoot pretty wide open on the focal length. I own a telephoto, but I pride myself in my wide angle lens selection. In October, I wanted more than what my...
Topaz Detail 3: In-Depth Tutorial
When it comes to output sharpening and detail extraction in your photographs you have many options on the market. However, there is one Plug-In in particular that I think is the bee's knees, Topaz Detail 3. I have done several tutorials that use Detail 3 and I try...
Overcoming Frustration With Your Photographic Workflow
I was honored when Topaz Labs asked to interview me on their blog about the Digital Zone System. They asked several very great questions that many people ask for clarification about how it works and what makes it so different from the original Zone System. I will...
March 2014’s HDR Insider Project Winner
This was the most difficult month to judge so far. So much so that I was looking at them last night and had to sleep on the decision. The winner of this month’s project and the Black, White and Beyond:The Digital Zone System training package is KFRANWMC! This...
Zone System Editing and Topaz Plug-Ins
I have been using the Zone System to edit my photographs for months now and I frequently get asked questions about how well it works with regular photos rather than HDR images, how seamlessly it ties into your current workflow and how well it works with Topaz Plugins....
Adding Artistic Expression While Avoiding Technical Flaws
Just in case you missed the Webinar from Tuesday with Topaz Labs... here it is! It was a great turn out with a lot of great comments. I covered a TON of information, as usual, I need to lay off the Spark! The topic was all about how to avoid technical flaws when...
