The Softer Side of Grunge
When I'm shooting an abandoned building most of my pictures tend to have a "grungy" look. This is usually accomplished with the use of Photomatix and some selective editing in…
Changing the Mood of an Image
Decided to play a bit with Photoshop this morning. I enjoy going back to old images, long forgotten, processed or not processed, and seeing how I would process them today,…
After Dark
As photographers, we are always chasing the light; looking for that perfect sunrise or sunset with just the right amount of cloud cover to provide the quintessential filtered light. But…
What do you do on a Road Trip?
Recently I was invited to speak to the Charlotte Camera Club. Whenever I travel with a camera I try to build in time to explore. On both of…
Using Masks in Photoshop
Masking in Photoshop In the last blog I discussed blending images to get a better final result, specifically replacing a perfectly clear blue sky with one that had more character (clouds).…
Macphun Black Friday Specials Are Coming Early This Year!
BlackFriday is fast approaching and Macphun has some great gift ideas! Save $80 on the Creative Kit Plus (Black Friday Special) & get a $25 Amazon or Apple iTunes…
Shoot the Sky!
As photographers, we are not always graced with the perfect sky. In fact, I have found that more often than not, I get to my destination and find perfectly blue,…
Challenge Yourself
Many of us are weekend shooters. Some of us may not even leave our yards or neighborhoods. Others may venture into Washington DC or to one of the many parks…
Post Processing Fall Images!
Fall is an amazing time of year, as the air cools and colors appear. However, it can also be a challenging time of year for photography, as often the cooler…
West Virginia Wrap Up
Denise and I just finished our annual West Virginia Fall Color Weekend. As usual West Virginia does not disappoint! We had a great group of photographers who loved every minute…