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Horseshoe Bend: RAW Preparation and HDR Export – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
In this article, we will explain how to prepare the 3 RAW files used to create the final HDR shot of Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona. In addition, we will discuss how to export these images into Photomatix from Lightroom 4.
How to Manage Develop Presets in Lightroom 4
In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to create a new preset in Lightroom 4. In addition, we will go over how to manage develop presets as well as how to bring presets into Lightroom.
Horseshoe Bend: How It Was Shot – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
We stopped in Page, Arizona to get some shots of Horseshoe Bend. In this article, we will discuss how we got this shot that will be eventually processed as an HDR image. In addition, we will go over the scene considerations of this shot.
How to Use the Previous and Reset Buttons in Lightroom 4
In this article, we will discuss how to use the Previous and Reset Buttons in Lightroom 4. The Reset Button will reset all settings made to an image while the Previous Button will sync settings from a previously selected image to the next image selected. The Previous Button is great when editing images shot at the same scene.
Lowel GL-1 Official Review – Rapid Gear Review Season 1 Ep 1
With both power and portability, the Lowell GL-1 hot light packs quite a punch in a very convenient package, but is it worth it?
Best Email Marketing Service for Photographers | Aweber vs Mailchimp
There are plenty of ways to market your business; and with limited time and resources, it's hard to determine which ones are worth pursuing. The argument for Email Marketing Campaigns is that Google search algorithms change, social networks come and go, but people will always check their email. This is why it's important to at least consider a newsletter service. It's easier than you think and often times it can be free.
Review: The Versatile and Unique Vanguard Abeo Pro 283CGH with Built-in Cable Release Trigger
So what makes Abeo Pro 238CGH tripod so special? The central column can slide out and tilt over to just about any angle you want. Moreover, the pistol grip head has a built-in cable release trigger.
2 Reasons Why You Need to Clean Your Camera Lenses and Sensors for HDR Photography – From the HDR Photography Workshop Series
In this article, we will discuss the importance of cleaning your camera lenses and sensors when shooting HDR photography. Although it is important to have clean lenses and sensors whenever you are shooting, its is especially important in HDR photography since we need to stack multiple images to create the final HDR image.
Golden Gate Bridge Sunset Panorama – How We Shot It
This image was captured from the observation deck / bar of the Bank of America Building in San Francisco. The view from up there is stunning, if you are ever interested in finding this perspective it is available to the public, as long as you are dressed "appropriately" for an elite (and expensive!) bar scene...
How to Create a Typical Film Grain Effect with the Effects Panel in Lightroom 4
In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to create a typical film grain effect for our images with the Effects Panel in Lightroom 4. In addition, we will go over the 3 different Post-Crop Vignetting styles found in the Effects Panel.
How to Correct Distortion and Lens Vignette with the Lens Corrections Panel in Lightroom 4
Lens vignetting naturally occurs when shooting photography. In this article, we demonstrate how to use the Lens Corrections Panel in Lightroom 4 to correct the distortion and lens vignette of your images.
How to Reduce Noise in an Image Shot at a High ISO with the Detail Panel
When shooting at a high ISO, we are bound to get a significant amount of grain in our images. High amount of grain decreases the image quality and the image will not look good when printed out. In this article, we will use the Noise Reduction settings in the Detail Panel to turn a grainy image into a quality image that can be printed.
