I have been using Lightroom for a number of years and it never ceases to amaze me when I discover new tools, shortcuts and functions. Over the last week I have been watching the a series of video tutorials by Laura Shoe that have opened my eyes to a powerhouse of function I hadn't discovered. Here are Laura's top tips for getting the most from Lightroom. 1. If you find … [Read more...]
10 More WordPress Themes for Photographers
Keeping your photoblog up to date can be a challenge but where do you start with a complete redesign? Thankfully if you use Wordpress as your blogging platform a complete visual refresh of your site can literally be only a few clicks away. Previously we brought you are top ten favourite wordpress templates for photographers so we thought it was high time we took a little … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Shooting your first Wedding
Anyone who wants to venture into the realm of professional photography has to master their first wedding. Wedding photography can be a challenging and rewarding experience but get it wrong and you are in trouble. Daphne Chan takes us through her ten tips for your first wedding shoot. 1. Preparation is key Know your equipment well and practice using it before the big … [Read more...]
The Growing list of Aperture Presets
Yesterday we posted our growing list of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom presets and today we thought we would offer the same for our Apple Aperture users. Personally speaking I use both Lightroom and Aperture for different things as both are excellent applications, actually I my perfect application would be a mix of both...... Developer presets is a reasonably new concept in … [Read more...]
The Three Most Common Ways to Over-Process Your Images
If I may briefly introduce myself, my name is William Petruzzo. I own and operate Petruzzo Photography, a Maryland wedding and portrait photography outfit. Though the business began in 2004, I have been pursuing photography for the better part of fifteen years. My own entrance into photography began with some primitive digital cameras and that is what I know best. And as such, … [Read more...]