These unprecedented times are a call for artists to step up and help deter against feelings of restlessness and boredom. These are just some suggested ideas that you might want to try. Through my modest Instagram presence and blog I’ve tried to do something for the international arts community and here is something that […]
Every year the winter season lights up our cities with dreamy illuminations, real artworks to be enjoyed… and captured. To get the most out of it, let us recommend you two must-have types of filters: cross filters and soft filters. CROSS FILTERS: ENHANCE LIGHT WITH A CROSS EFFECT Cross filters […]
I know lots of photographers hate to go outside in the cold and snow. Winter is a time for water drops, still life, studio portraits and other “indoor photo projects”. One of my favourite winter ventures is scanning, restoring and printing old photos. Also, I seem to be getting a […]
Sharpening your images in Photoshop CC 2019: From Capture to Output. There are three stages of sharpening; Raw Capture Sharpening – Compensating for flaws in digital cameras Creative Sharpening – Optional, if you so desire Output Sharpening for either screen or print – Compensating for dot gain (ink spreading on […]
Flash Meter or Camera Back: How to setup your lights! This is a companion article to the Summer 2019 issue of PHOTONews Canada magazine. The print issue focused on key points – this article offers a few more “behind the scenes” tips and information. A common question from photographers venturing […]
In the Spring 2019 issue of PHOTONews magazine, I shared how light position and height can help you create a certain mood in your portraits. This is the Behind The Scenes companion with technical information for you. All images were taken with my Nikon D810 and Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 […]
In the cold winter months we enjoy in Canada, many photographers decide not to shoot as much. Facebook and Flickr groups seem to get a little quieter, with the southern-based snowbirds being the odd exception. Natural light photographers are too dependant on the weather; cold and dreary days don’t lend […]
Basic Instructions for Printing Workflow ICC output profiles characterize the colour gamut (range) for the combination of printer, ink and paper. By using colour management you can enable the optimum gamut transition from the monitor view (for example AdobeRGB), to the gamut your printer is able to print. For: Epson […]
Basic Instructions for Printing Workflow ICC output profiles characterize the colour gamut (range) for the combination of printer, ink and paper. By using colour management you can enable the optimum gamut transition from the monitor view (for example AdobeRGB), to the gamut your printer is able to print. For: Epson […]
My love for film is strong, but it wasn’t my first photography love. When I first started out as a landscape photographer my focus was on digital infrared. I was drawn to the unique view that it captures. Last month my two photography loves came together when I was given […]
