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New Hampshire Photography Workshop New Hampshire Photography Workshop

Four Day Photography Vacation Workshop with Vanelli & Friends Lincoln, New Hampshire October 7th-10th, 2010 Early bird -$395.00 (if registered before September 17, 2010 after $495.00) Break-out session: Portrait Lighting 11am – 2pm Saturday, October 9, 2010 $59.00 Break-Out Session (free to Vacation with Vanelli participants) Join Vanelli and... [Read more of this review]

Cropping in Lightroom

A few weeks ago I shot at the Viera Wetlands here, near Melbourne Florida (I’ll have a post on the shoot this weekend). Thanks to a buddy of mine, Robert Wicker, he spotted a few baby Limpkins.  They were only about 5 inches tall. As I started to edit the photos, I experimented with cropping in Lightroom. Once you select the cropping tool (keyboard... [Read more of this review]

The Path to Fatherhood The Path to Fatherhood

Our lives, good or bad, have been shaped by past events. I have been blessed with loving parents, great siblings and a wonderful son. The day my parents chose to be one, they unselfishly committed to share their endless love  with their children. They sacrificed their needs and wants for ours. They taught us the value of giving without expecting anything... [Read more of this review]

Scott Kelby’s 3rd annual Photo Walk Scott Kelby’s 3rd annual Photo Walk

Last year, over 32,000 people in over 900 locations around the globe participated. We were absolutely blown away at how many people joined together on the same day in the name of fun and photography. This year, we want each of you to invite your friends, family, and even strangers to take part and help us make it the biggest and best one yet! Our... [Read more of this review]

Formating for custom size prints Formating for custom size prints

It’s always cheaper to print standard sizes; 8×10, 11×14 and 16×20, 24×36. When an image doesn’t fit one of these dimensions, the trade off is cropping or paying extra for a custom print and frame. Proper planing can fix this dilemma. Cropping It’s always best to fill your camera frame with as much of the image... [Read more of this review]

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Photography Information

Digital Work Flow FIVE P’s

As I prepare for the “Vacation with Vanelli” workshop series, I’ve organized... 

Learned more than HDR

Last Sunday I was fortunate enough to be a guest of  Scott Bourne at his workshop... 

Nikon Lens Abbreviations Nikon Lens Abbreviations

There are many different names used to describe the features of a Nikkor lens, some... 

Making a Good Exposure Making a Good Exposure

Making a good exposure in the camera is the all important first step in documenting... 

Glossary of Photographic Terms Glossary of Photographic Terms

There are many different terms used in the photography industry to describe equipment,... 

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Tutorials

Formating for custom size prints Formating for custom size prints

It’s always cheaper to print standard sizes; 8×10, 11×14 and 16×20,... 

Learning from others

I’m a big fan of Larry Becker’s blog. I love his ability to observe a... 

Adding texture to an image Adding texture to an image

Objective: Create a painting effect using textures. Skills taught: Layer mask, Layer... 

Fixing a bad photograph Fixing a bad photograph

Objective: Using a combination of software and plugins, we will address common... 

Preparing files for Metal Mural Preparing files for Metal Mural

Metal Mural reproduce high quality images on metal in a modular design, perfect for... 

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