Adobe has just announced an update to it’s popular program, Lightroom 3, bringing the current version to 3.2. Some of the new features include direct publishing of your images to Facebook and Smugmug. Plus, they have added over 120 new lens profiles.
If you are serious about your image editing, and you are not using Lightroom, you need to seriously consider it! Visit the Lightroom website for all the details.
I will tell you, I use it for EVERY photo! There’s not a single photo that doesn’t go through Lightroom before visiting Photoshop. I’ve been an avid user for about 4 years now and can’t imagine my workflow without it.
If you are already using Lightroom, you can download the update here.
For a free, fully functioning, 30 day trial, go here.
Are you a 7D owner? If so, there’s a new firmware update available. If you shoot video, this is a pretty important update.
Canon releases firmware update version 1.2.2 with the following improvements:
• Fixes a phenomenon in which the set aperture moves when shooting movies in manual exposure mode using some Canon lenses (e.g. macro)
• Fixes the AF point-selection of the C.Fn III-7 (Manual AF pt. selec. pattern) custom function when set to [1]
• Fixes the AF point display for the viewfinder electronic level when shooting in the vertical position
• Corrects misspellings in Spanish/Thai menus…
If you are new to firmware updates, make sure you take time to read the instructions first.
Download: Canon 7D firmware version 1.2.2
I’ve read this article several times over the last few months. Twice the day it was released.
I often ask myself some of these same questions. As a photography business owner, I have been able to produce reasonable answers as to why I offer low(er) rates on some services. But only based on demographics. Otherwise, I am teetering on the edge of underselling too.
If you are a “weekend warrior” read this article carefully. Not only is what you’re doing limiting the entire industry, it’s setting certain limitations for your future as a professional.
“There’s no do-over on a wedding. It takes a decent budget to get a decent result. Good reliable gear with backups cost money. Training cost money. Quality wedding prints, albums, books and gallery wraps cost money. If you sell a bride a cheapo wedding album that falls apart because you couldn’t make enough profit doing the cheapo wedding shoot, how does that serve the client?” ~Scott Bourne
I had no idea how many pictures I had that would fit this category! Alas, all that did was make it harder to choose.
I went back and forth between the “fun & cute” and “serious”. Then I stumbled across this image. It’s definitely not one of those bright, fun, balloon pictures. But what it definitely is, is perfect for the challenge.
Speaking of challenge. I only had one time to get this shot right. It was about 112F inside this little training tower. Before going up the ladder, I had to position and set the power on my lights. Then the climb started. Camera had to be carried. There wasn’t enough room to have it dangling from my neck. So camera in one hand, and the other hand to climb. Oh, that’s right, I had another flash and remote in the other hand. Needless to say, it took some skilled (read careful) climbing. Once up to the top, I had turn around and use my feet and head to wedge myself into the ladder well. Another challenge in itself was keeping my feet out of the image, while holding the camera in one hand, and the flash in another.
Was it fun, no. Did it look funny, yes! We all got a few laughs out of this one. In the end, I felt like it was all worth it. Firemen are true heroes. And this is something that some of them see regularly, over their head.
Be sure to visit iheartfaces to see all the great entries.
If you take pictures, you’ll like love Photojojo.com!
This is a great tutorial on how to add a little spice to your images. Expert or beginner..doesn’t matter. This is fun for all ages. This is something your children can help you with too. Be creative.
DIY Photo Diorama by Photojojo.com
“How to Make a Pop-Up Photo Diorama”
Don’t stop at this tutorial. There’s plenty more where this came from. Photojojo has tons of great DIY photo ideas. As a matter of fact, I purchased their book, “Photojojo! The Book”. I welcome my clients to look at it and share the Photojojo love! You can pick one up for yourself here.
