When I plan a shoot, sometimes I plan a composite image in advance. It helps to know what type of subjects you will see where you are going so you can be sure you capture the different components that you will need to make your final image. Ansel Adams advocated the idea of visualization (which he often called "Previsualization", whereby the final image is "seen" in the mind's … [Read more...] about Tips on Compositing Photos
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Making it Big in Photography!
I was on the verge of making it big. At the age of 29 years old I was going to be the proud owner of my own Brokerage. After spending many years in the mortgage business I knew I was capable of making a great living. Things took a little twist when I needed a photograph for my website. My soul didn't leap for joy when I went to work everyday, I went through the … [Read more...] about Making it Big in Photography!
Inpaint: Fast, Accurate removal of unwanted objects from your images
A while back I was fortunate enough to stumble upon Giveawayoftheday.com (as site where you can download interesting licensed software for free for one day) when they were offering Inpaint by, the program I am discussing today. It only costs $39.00 for non-business use and does the most amazing job of intelligently removing unwanted objects from your images. Their website is … [Read more...] about Inpaint: Fast, Accurate removal of unwanted objects from your images
The trip to becoming a photographer
Another spontaneous road trip leaves me looking at the the bright burst of colors hovering high above the water. I was lucky to get a room on the beach in San Diego, especially because it was the 4th of July weekend. I've seen fireworks hundreds of times before but this night is different. The colors are captivating, the noise is thunderous and the energy of … [Read more...] about The trip to becoming a photographer
Photography 101 Seminar & Workshop
When:August 21st, 2010 11:00 am. in Mesa(Alma School/60) Are you a Newbie?? Hobbyist?? Point & Shooter?? New or just want to advance your skills in Photography? This Seminar is for you! This class will explain basic exposure, composition, lighting, shutter vs f-stop, flash, tripod use, lenses & more! =====Seminar Description======= We will start our … [Read more...] about Photography 101 Seminar & Workshop