6 TIPS for TRAVEL Photography

Tips for travel photography!  If you’re like me, most of my travel photography happens when I’m on a trip or vacation with my family.  Recently I was in Las Vegas and the surrounding area with my wife.  It was our first time there and we were only had 3 days to explore.  On the first day there, we rented a car and saw some of the sights outside of Las Vegas.  It was awesome to see a landscape so different than New Jersey!  The next 2 days were spent in Las Vegas.  

Sometimes it’s difficult to get the great photos you want when you’re traveling with others.  I find I have to ‘look’ for photos I want to take very quickly because I don’t want to keep my family or others waiting.  In this video, I’ll give you some tips I use and think about help get better images while you are traveling.

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Shutter Speed Tutorial

Are you looking to learn about your camera’s shutter speed?  Shutter speed effects motion in your images - it gives you the ability to either freeze motion or show motion.  Continuing with the series on the exposure triangle, in this video I’ll help you gain a better understanding of shutter speed.  How to use it, what it does and when to use what settings. I'll also show you what different shutter speeds look like. 

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Photoshop Tips - Quickly Change Layer Blend Modes in Photoshop

Looking for a quick way to change layer blend modes in Photoshop?  In less than 2 minutes, I’ll show you how to quickly change layer blend modes using a keyboard shortcut.  

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How to Clean Your DSLR Lens

Do you clean your lenses often?  You should!  Keeping your lenses clean will not only prevent unwanted dust, fuzz or anything else from showing up in your photographs, but it will also help keep your great in great condition for many years to come.  

In this video, I'll show you how I clean my lenses in just a few minutes.

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Aperture & F-Stops Explained

Are you looking to get the nice out of focus, blurry background in your images?  Do you need more light for a proper exposure?  Adjusting your aperture will make that possible.  Understanding Aperture and F-Stops will help you take your creativity and photography to the next level.  In this video I’ll explain what F-stops are, how they work and when to use the different F-stops.  

I will also show you example images as well as give you a specific way you can practice changing your aperture while allowing the camera to choose your shutter speed.  As you learn how to use the aperture, you will gain an additional skill that brings you one step closer to understanding the exposure triangle, using manual mode on your camera and taking amazing pictures.  

Here are some key things to remember about Aperture and F-stops: 

  • Aperture controls two things, the amount of light that passes through the lens and Depth of Field
  • Lower apertures, for example 2.8, allow more light to pass thought the lens.  They also allow for a shallower depth of field, giving you the ability to achieve that nice blurry background.
  • Depth of Field (DOF) is simply the area that is in focus within the photograph.
  • High apertures (8 and higher) allow for more or all of your image to be in focus.
  • Higher Apertures also allow LESS light through the lens

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Photograpy for Beginners: Understanding ISO through Practice

Learning to understand the exposure triangle basics will help you start out on the right foot in photography.  Once you understand the basic concepts, the only way to get better is to practice.  In my last video ISO Basics, I suggested that you can use the ‘P’ mode on your DSLR Camera to practice using just the ISO.  In this video, I’ll show you the images I made using that method and show you how noise and grain creep into an image as you get into higher ISO settings.  

Here are some things to remember about ISO

  • ISO is the sensitivity of the image sensor to light
  • Lower ISO’s (100, 200, 400) are going to give you a cleaner image.  Less Noise/Grain
  • Use low ISO’s in bright environments 
  • Higher ISO’s 1600+ are going to have more noise/grain.  Not always a bad thing!
  • Higher ISO’s allow you to photograph in darker situations
  • Higher ISO’s will allow you to use a faster shutter speed (we will get into shutter speed in a future video)

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Photography for Beginners: ISO Basics

Looking to learn about ISO?  In Part 1 of this series on the exposure triangle, I’ll teach you about the basics of ISO and show you examples of what  ISO does, how and when to adjust it as well as the effect it will have on your images.  I’ll also tell you how to easily practice using ISO to help you gain a better understanding of how it works and when you should make changes to it based on the environment your photographing in.  

Understanding ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed will help you move out of the Auto mode on your camera and into Manual mode.  The benefit to you - Being able to unlock your creativity in photography.    

It takes a lot of practice to master photography and your camera.  Getting a good basic understanding of the exposure triangle will give you the tools and knowledge you need to set off on a successful path in photography. 

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Wides Aperture Lens I have:  http://amzn.to/2rsFSxs
Good Kit Lens for Beginners:  http://amzn.to/2E3aXuu
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Select Subject in Photoshop CC 2018 - Extracting People in One Click!

Photoshop CC 2018 has a new ‘Select Subject’ tool that makes selecting people and other subjects as simple as one click.  In this video, I’ll show you how to use the new Select Subject selection tool.  

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How to Prepare for Your 1st Photoshoot

Are you preparing for your first photoshoot?  in this video, I’m going to walk you though my thinking and process behind preparing for a photoshoot.  Proper preparation and planning will help you have a successful photoshoot!

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How to Enlarge & Print a Photo from Facebook

In this video, I’ll show you how I took a low resolution image from Facebook and was able to save it, enlarge it and then print it as an 8x10 photo using Photoshop.  In just a few steps, it’s not too difficult to increase the quality of a photo so you can make a good print.

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3 Tips for Getting Started in Photography

Just getting stared with digital photography?  It may be a little confusing as your just getting started with a new camera, but remember to keep it simple and start slowly.  In this video, I’ll share 3 tips that can help you get going with your new camera. 

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2018 - Looking Ahead on YouTube and How I got into Photography

Looking ahead to 2018, I want to share my knowledge and experiences in photography through YouTube.  It helped me a lot to watch other photographers on YouTube when I was starting out in digital photography.  My goal is to pay it forward and help people who are just getting started in photography.  In this video, I also talk a little bit about how I got my start in photography back in the 1980's, progressed through point and shoot cameras, then went back to my 35mm film camera before I got started with in digital photography with a DSLR.

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How to Upload and Sell Images on Adobe Stock

In this how-to tutorial, I’m going to take you through the process I use to upload my images to Adobe Stock.  It’s a great way to put your images to work for you and even have the chance of making money while you sleep!

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3 Reasons to Sell Your Images on Adobe Stock

In this video, I give you 3 reasons that I think you should be selling your photos on Adobe Stock.  Stock photography gives you an opportunity to get your images out into the world for others to see.  If you are like me, you probably have lots of images sitting on your computer that you will not use for anything.  So why not put those photos to work for you and help others! 

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS II USM:  http://amzn.to/2gN6iC3
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:  http://amzn.to/2gOR5QT
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM:  http://amzn.to/2gP3bJS
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:  http://amzn.to/2z4f88U
Canon 430EX II Flash: http://amzn.to/2gNrXd7
Rogue Flash Bender Soft Box:  http://amzn.to/2xAoNQO

GoPro Hero 5 Black:  http://amzn.to/2xzNQn3
GoPro Dual Battery Charger + Battery:  http://amzn.to/2nfRsKj

Wacom Intuos Pro Pen and Touch Small Tablet:  http://amzn.to/2A0A8eu
Think Tank Photo Airport Essentials: http://amzn.to/2gODWr0

Audio Gear
Blue Yeti:  http://amzn.to/2AlEIr3 

Software
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan:  http://amzn.to/2nfq27k
ScreenFlow:  http://amzn.to/2AiTrR0 
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Macbook Pro:  http://amzn.to/2Ajf1Vn
(I have a 2015, but this is the new version)
Drobo 5Dt:  http://amzn.to/2zOWUtx
Datacolor Spyder5PRO:  http://amzn.to/2AfjgTR

 

How to Cut Out Tricky Selections in Photoshop

In this video, I’ll show you how to cut out or extract a difficult object using Adobe Photoshop CC.  In this case it its an ornamental grass, but this technique can also be used on hair or similar objects.  

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Sleeklens Presets and Brushes Review

Recently I received an opportunity from Sleeklens to try out some of their presets and then provide my experience using them.  I was happy to accept the opportunity! 

Who is Sleeklens?

Sleeklens is a company that provides workflows for both Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.  Included in the Lightroom workflow are various presets and brushes.  The Photoshop workflow provides various actions, overlays and textures.  Sleeklens also provides various templates for photographers to use.  For example, invites, albums, cards, etc.  

On to the review!

On to the review!  The workflow I received was called the ‘Through The Woods Workflow’.  The presets arrived to my inbox by way of a .zip file.  I extracted the files contained in the .zip to my desktop.  Within the folder, there were several items.  Included were PDF guides on how to install the brushes, the presets, terms of service, the brushes and presets themselves, and a recipe list with examples using the workflow.  

Clearly Labeled Presets

Clearly Labeled Presets

Although I knew how and where to install the brushes and presets, I found the instructions easy to follow.  Since I’m working on a MacBook Pro, I followed the Mac installation instructions.  Installation of the files went smoothly with no problems.  After installing the brushes and presets, I was excited to give them a try.

When I first started looking at the presets, I liked how they were set up.  As you can see in the partial screenshot, the presets were clearly labeled in a logical order in which they could be applied.  Similarly, the brushes were named in a manner that logically made sense as to what the brush does.  

Now it was time to start looking at some images.  First, I selected a few images to try the presets and brushes on.  These are images that I had previously processed using Lightroom without any special presets or brushes.  I simply processed them until I liked what I saw.  I wanted to compare the original unedited image to my Lightroom edit, then compare both to my edit using the Sleeklens presets and brushes.   For the Sleeklens edits, I tried to use only their presets and brushes.  

Below are some comparisons of various images.  I was impressed with how the Sleeklens presets and brushes worked.  They made it very easy to have a good starting point on an image.  I liked how some of the presets were ‘add ons’ to the previous presets you may have used.  I found myself being drawn to the same several presets fairly often.  I think that just speaks to the style that I like.  However, each person would have their own preference as to what they like.   I thought that each of the presets did a great job of providing the desired effect.  Additional manual adjustments may still be necessary but, that is true of any preset.  I don’t feel that presets are supposed to be a one click solution for developing an image.  

Lightroom Brushes

Lightroom Brushes

As with any presets or plugins, etc. I think I would eventually settle on a few that I prefer.  Then I would be able to quickly select my presets and move forward with more specific edits if the image needed it.  

I really liked the brushes as well.  I found myself not only using the brushes in the ‘brush’ panel, but I also used the brush presets in the radial and graduated filter panels.  I think it is great that Lightroom allows you to use select your brush presets in multiple places and it comes in very handy.  

Overall I found the Sleeklens presets/brushes intuitive, easy and fun to use.  With a few clicks, it is easy to see an image come to life in the way you envisioned it.  This is a great product that has the potential to help speed up your workflow.  A big thank you to Sleeklens for reaching out to me and letting me try their product!  If you are interested in any of the Sleeklens products, visit their website Sleeklens.com and see what they have to offer!

 

Sample Images

Image #1

Original Image Straight out of camera

Lightroom Edit

Edit using Sleek Lens Presets and Brushes

Image #2

Original Image Straight out of camera

Lightroom Edit

Edit using Sleek Lens Presets and Brushes

Edit using Sleek Lens Presets and Brushes

Image #3

Original Image Straight out of camera

Lightroom Edit

Edit using Sleek Lens Presets and Brushes

Image #4

Original Image Straight out of camera

Lightroom Edit

Edit using Sleek Lens Presets and Brushes

Image #5

Original Image Straight out of camera

Lightroom Edit

Edit using Sleek Lens Presets and Brushes

Image #6

Original Image Straight out of camera

Original Image Straight out of camera

Lightroom Edit

Edit using Sleek Lens Presets and Brushes

Image #7

Original Image Straight out of camera

Lightroom Edit

Edit using Sleek Lens Presets and Brushes

Before/After using only Sleeklens 'Through the Woods' Presets and Brushes

Original Image Straight out of camera

Edit using Sleek Lens Presets and Brushes

Original Image Straight out of camera

Edit using Sleek Lens Presets and Brushes

To see more before/after photos using Sleeklens presets and brushes, jump over to their website  Sleeklens.com!  You can also find tutorials on how to use any of the Sleeklens products here:  https://sleeklens.com/lightroom-tutorials/

What Kind of External Storage Do You Use?

I’ve been using a 2nd Generation 4-bay Drobo for a number of years now and I’m looking to upgrade to a newer, faster and larger storage system.  What do you use for external storage and do you like it?

I am leaning towards going with another Drobo since I’ve got all the hard drives already and I’ve never had a problem with my current Drobo.  I’m currently using a mid 2015 Macbook Pro as my primary machine.

I'm intersted to hear some input from others.  Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment below if you do!

How to bring an image from Lightroom to Photoshop and back to Lightroom

There are times when Adobe Lightroom may not have the tools you need to retouch or process your image the way you would like to.  Have you ever wanted to bring your image from Lightroom into Photoshop to make edits and then bring it back into Lightroom again?  It is very easy to do just that and in this quick tutorial, I’ll show you how. 

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