Data Driven Photoshop

Data Driven Photoshop

If you’ve ever wanted to make some good looking name badges for an event, chances are you created a nice Photoshop file and spent hours editing the text layer that had the persons name. Edit, print, edit, print, edit, print, and on and on.  But, there is a better way and it's been hiding in Photoshop for years. Create hundreds of variable images in just minutes!!

Put Down Your Camera

Put Down Your Camera

For many people, a funny thing happens when they put down their big fancy rig and, instead, use their simple camera phone. When you're not worried about all the settings, your brain instead turns to more artistic endeavors. You essentially can become more creative once you are freed from the shackles of all those settings, buttons and switches. 

The Traveling Photographer - Part 1

The Traveling Photographer - Part 1

Unlike North America, most of the world's electrical service is 220-240 volts at 50Hz.  In the US, electricity is usually delivered at 120 volts and 60Hz.  Also, you'll also find that the outlets may look quite different from what you see in your own home. So when you look at electrical considerations for your trip, you need to think about both voltage and plug configuration. 

Self Assignment

Self Assignment

Take any good photography class and chances are the teacher will give you an assignment. These assignments can take many forms, some help you master camera operation or photographic techniques while some of the most valuable assignments involve expanding your creative skills. It’s the creative assignments that can really stretch you as a photographer and teach you to see the creative possibilities in the world around you. 

Never Forget The Basics of Camera Technique

Never Forget The Basics of Camera Technique

One of the biggest mistakes I see from seasoned veteran photographers is that they often forget what they know. They will often forget to place the respect and importance on a tripod for example, thinking they are pros and can decided when they need to use one.  Well, YOU NEED TO USE ONE.

The Energy of Motion

The Energy of Motion

The first technique I tried to master with my new lens when I started out, was the zoom/blur.  The idea was to shoot a very slow shutter speed while zooming the lens while the shutter was open. It produced the coolest effects and I often did this for personal pictures but never professional work. That is, until I needed to change the energy of a picture.