Modern digital cameras… …produce beautiful, high-resolution photos. However, with high resolution images comes more data, and therefore larger file sizes. If you use a mid-range point-and-shoot or low-end DSLR camera, your file sizes are fairly large. Have a higher-end camera? Then you know all about enormous files. Lets not even talk about shooting video! For…
Need help exporting your photos from Lightroom? This will help! Presets are designed to accomplish one primary objective – save you time. The best kinds of presets are the ones that simply help automate any standard or routine tasks that you ALWAYS do the same thing (or settings) over and over. Today I am going…
Today’s question is – how the heck do you know if it is time to upgrade your camera. To make the most of this post, I’d encourage you to jot down your answers to the below questions, it will help you map out your thoughts easily that way. By the time you are done reading…
You may have heard the term, you might have seen Lightroom presets in action, and heck you might even have some presets you’ve downloaded or purchased – but do you know how to best use Lightroom presets or how to easily update and customize presets for your own style? Lets quickly recap with what the…
We already know Lightroom is an amazing tool for organizing and editing your photos but at some point you might get a little tired of seeing the “Adobe Lightroom” image banner in the upper left hand corner of your screen. The good news is, you can easily change it and add your logo into Lightroom…
Technology is amazing. It really is. The thing is with technology is the ones who are the late adopters typically get the better “deal”. So from a cost standpoint in particular, those that have the patience to wait are often rewarded. I believe that is exactly what is happening again with the newest group of…
Having the latest and greatest camera or most expensive lens won’t make you a great photographer. It takes knowledge, creativity and motivation to excel at photography. However, there are certainly equipment and tools that are available for you that can drastically help make your job a bit easier. Today I am going to share with…
My StoryIn mid November of 2012 I photographed a high school senior and had the first compact flash card go corrupt on me in years. Prior to that I once had lost a couple of files on a vacation in 2006. That experience had caused me to eventually change what is a horrible practice amongst…
D5300 vs D5200 – What’s New in the D5300? It is remarkable how far technology has advanced and at how fast of a pace it is doing so! Hot of the press tonight is the announcement of Nikon’s newest entry level DSLR, the Nikon D5300. After reading through the Nikon D5300 specs I must say,…
Nikon D800 Megapixels: Why Having 36 Megapixels Doesn’t Suck! Why the heck does anyone need 36 megapixels!?!?!? I will be the first to admit – I was disappointed when Nikon announced the D800, with 36 megapixels. Everything else about the camera I loved and wanted and after lots of thinking over a couple months I…
Edit Like a Pro & Fix Crazy Skin Tones in Lightroom in 3 Clicks! Have you ever cringed a little bit when you show up to a wedding or photo shoot and realize your clients have “overcooked” themselves a little bit while in the tanning salon?? I sure know that I have as it always makes for…
Its a digital world! With some basic photo editing tips and skills you can transform any ordinary photograph into a vintage work of art using my favorite photo editing program – Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4. Watch the photo editing tutorial below to see how quickly you can perform this edit with some basic photo editing…
In today’s digital age some basic photo editing techniques are an absolute must. However, photo editing doesn’t always have to be difficult. One task that can be daunting if never done before is removing something from your photo while in the “darkroom”. The idea of “photoshopping” is always a scary one, after-all not only is…
I had never had a problem with Nikon Transfer until two nights ago when I got my brand new D800 in the mail, I was so excited. After taking a handful of sample photos I wanted to upload onto my computer and into Lightroom so I plugged in the USB cable just as I’ve done…