Tag: Robert Vanelli

Using Nikon’s Creative Lighting System

November 5, 2010 No Comments by vanelli
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A simple way to set up your Nikon Creative Lights

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Tribute to a Father

April 26, 2010 3 Comments by vanelli

When times are tough and disappointments get me down, I can see your shadow next to me reaching out before I touch the ground. As a thank you is about to be said you disappear without a trace, you never look for glory or fame just a simple smile filling my face. You are my [...]

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Fixing a bad photograph

April 24, 2010 No Comments by vanelli

Objective: Using a combination of software and plugins, we will address common issues when we have to edit a really bad photograph. Skills taught: Cropping, color cast, sharping, cloning, noise reduction and artistic interpretation. Video Type Available : Novice to Advance-Speed Clinic and Beginner- In-depth (coming soon) It all starts in the camera While in [...]

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SmugMug Spotlight: Niceville High School

April 21, 2010 27 Comments by vanelli

This “East Coast” 2010 Photoshop World was held in Orlando Florida this year. I had the great pleasure of running into Shane and Christina Sauer again; along with their group of 26 9-12th grade kids. Yes, you read that right, 26 high school kids at Photoshop World! I met Shane and Christina Sauer at one [...]

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Eyes still twinkle after 53 years

March 8, 2010 1 Comment by vanelli

Kevin, a buddy of mine asked if I could help him photograph a Civil Air Patrol Wing command banquet. I figured sure, why not he’s a great guy. You’ll meet him at Photoshop World in Orlando in a few weeks and I’m sure you’ll agree. The only problem, I didn’t realize the event was the [...]

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A good deed and a mystery woman

March 3, 2010 2 Comments by vanelli

This is an interesting story I just had to share. It’s all about a good deed and a mystery woman. Why am I including this in a blog post? I’m from the school of thought, everything happens for a reason and the reason results in teachable moments. On my way home from work, I picked [...]

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Lightroom Work-flow Enhancing eyes

January 24, 2010 No Comments by vanelli

Part 2 of 4 Lightroom Work-flow, enhancing the eyes. Part 3 will cover  skin soften. Model Acknowledgment Dina Pezzimenti Melbourne, Florida Model Mayhem # 1040336

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Lightroom Work-flow Removing blemishes

January 22, 2010 3 Comments by vanelli

Part 1 of 4 Lightroom Work-flow, how to remove blemishes. Part 2 will cover enhancing the eyes, Part 3 will soften the skin and  the final segment will teach face sculpturing. Model Acknowledgment Dina Pezzimenti Melbourne, Florida Model Mayhem # 1040336

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Perspective Crop

January 18, 2010 2 Comments by vanelli

Perspectives can become distorted when you point a camera upwards to get the whole building in or if you are not quite square on – this is known as keystone distortion. This is a very simple tutorial explaining how to do a perspective crop in Photoshop. I was reminded of this from Trey Ratcliff when [...]

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Photo Walk

December 31, 2009 1 Comment by vanelli

Join the Exposure Photographic Art Team on January 9th, 2010  for a free Photo Walk event along the beautiful ocean front area of Indialantic Beach, Florida. We will meet at 4:00 p.m. in the parking lot next to Bizarro’s Pizza on 4th Ave and walk down the beach and through some of the shopping areas [...]

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