The Secret to Better Photographs: Contrast
On HDR Insider I conduct anonymous photo critiques. Throughout the month members of HDR Insider send me photos to critique during the video. I discuss what is working, what may be lacking, and what they could do to make the photo better and I do it right there in...
Working with Text in Photoshop
I received a request to show how to make a text logo after last weeks post on Masks and Clipping Masks. I skipped this step for the sake of time on last weeks tutorial. As you can see, even making a simple text logo like this requires over 15 minutes of tutorial...
Mpix for the Win this Christmas!
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...
Masks and Clipping Masks
After yesterday's Webinar with Topaz Labs, I realized I may have breezed through some rather important elements of Photoshop that I did not have enough time to elaborate on. The two main things I glanced by were Masks and Clipping Masks. During a webinar I don't...
Topaz Composite Webinar
I just wrapped up the Topaz Webinar on Compositing. Thank you to all who made it to the live presentation. For those who missed it, I completely understand, we all lead busy lives! Once the tutorial goes live on YouTube I will post it here. In this webinar I showed...
Topaz Compositing Webinar Tomorrow!
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...
What’s New In Photomatix Pro 5.0
Photomatix Pro 5.0 has recently been released from its beta testing and is open for public download/purchase. There are quite a few changes, mainly some wording and a new Contrast Optimizer setting, and a new way to deghost. To see the entire list of changes posted...
Photos With Nick
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...
Black Friday and Topaz Labs’ Killer Deal
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...
Are you an Insider Yet?
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...
