Some of my favorite photography books...
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How to Crop to Exact Pixel Sizes in Photoshop
Learn how to crop your photos to exactly pixels dimensions the easy way with this one-step trick.
You can also watch this video on YouTube: How to Crop to Exact Pixel Sizes in Photoshop
Favorite Photography Documentaries: Part 2
When I recently posted My Two Favorite Photography Documentaries it got a great response from readers, so I thought I'd give you two more...
Read MoreCanon G7X: A First Look
If you've been following me for a while, you know I already have a lot of small cameras for travel such as the Fuji X100T, the Olympus OMD-EM5, and the Sony A6000.
So why the heck would I need yet another small camera? Especially one which is inferior to all of those in pure picture quality?
Read MoreDSLR or Mirrorless? Which Camera is Right for You?
A quick summary of the advantages and disadvantages of mirrorless and DSLR cameras, to help you decide which will meet your needs.
You can also watch this video on Youtube here:
DSLR or Mirrorless? Which Camera is Right for You?
The Biggest Confusion about Lightroom
If you ever wondered "Where does Lightroom put my photos?" or "Where are my edited photos in Lightroom?" or even "What is the Lightroom Catalog?" then this video is for you.
My Two Favorite Photography Documentaries
My two favorite photography documentaries have something in common...
Read MoreEvent Photography with a Mirrorless Camera
In which I try shooting a 3-day event with a new mirrorless camera. Read more...
Read MoreTwo Photography Books I'm Enjoying
See two photography books that I've been immersed in recently...
Read MoreField Report: Fujifilm WCL-X100 Wide Conversion Lens
In which I test and review the Fujifilm WCL-X100 Wide Conversion Lens...
Read MoreHow to Find Missing Photos in Lightroom
Learn how to locate and re-link missing photos and folders in Lightroom...
Read MoreMy First Attempt at Product Photography
I’ve been taking an excellent video course on product photography (details on how you can save $100 on it below).
Read MoreTikis, Mirrorless Cameras, and Lightroom
Some late summer fun involving photography and fruity drinks...
Read MoreMy First Attempt at Food Photography
Inspired by the beautiful Photographing Food ebook by Taylor Mathis...
Read MoreHow to Choose the Perfect Lightroom Preset [Guest Video]
I'm pleased to present this guest video post from Mike Newton, the founder of Hacking Photography.
You can get Mike's Hacking Photography Lightroom Preset System here: Color Blast Presets and Black and White Presets.
You can also Sign up for Mike's Monthly Photo Edit club, where each month he sends you five new videos showing how he edits photos in Lightroom, plus 10 new Lightroom presets every month.
There is no better way to learn than to watch over the shoulder of a pro as he works!
I hope you enjoy this video and take advantage of Mike's presets and Monthly Edit training!
— Phil
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Lightroom Presets — How to Install and Use Them
Recommended Presets from the video:
You can also watch this video on YouTube here:
This is my new Squarespace blog.
Click here to learn why I'm switching to Squarespace for my personal photography site and blog, and how you can save 10% if you want to try Squarespace yourself. — Phil
How to Shoot HDR Photos
in Photography, Software
HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography allows you to capture light and shadow details that you just can't get in a single photo.
Now that Lightroom has the ability to merge HDR photos, one of the questions I get from my Lightroom course students is "How do you take the photos in the first place?"
In this quick introductory video, I show you the basics of how to shoot photos for HDR and how to merge them together in post-processing.
You can also watch this video on YouTube here:
HDR Photography - How to Shoot HDR Photos
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Click here to learn why I'm switching to Squarespace for my personal photography site and blog, and how you can save 10% if you want to try Squarespace yourself. — Phil
Event Photography as Service
This little manifesto is my call for you to think seriously about using your photography skills in support of causes, or organizations, or individuals you admire.
Read MoreLightroom Workflow for Event Photography
Watch over my shoulder as I process a set of photos from a real life event in Lightroom. See Importing, Rating, Culling, Organizing in Collections, Exporting, and Delivering the photos.
Naturally I can't show the level of detail in this 18-minute video that I show in my full-length courses. For more info see my online training programs:
Secrets of Successful Event Photography
You can also watch this video on YouTube here:
Lightroom Workflow for Event Photography (YouTube)
This is my new Squarespace blog.
Click here to learn why I'm switching to Squarespace for my personal photography site and blog, and how you can save 10% if you want to try Squarespace yourself. — Phil
Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera: A First Look
In my ongoing quest to test and review a wide range of mirrorless cameras for you, I'm pleased to be able to recommend an excellent camera well under $1000: The Sony Alpha a6000.
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