Dec 16, 2011 | Field Reports
You guys crack me up! I’ve been jumping like a mad man from one fire to another, the blessing of being busy with business to which we are very thankful for. Last night, rather then having time to get today’s blog postings up, I was writing and updating Moose Camera Bag which was only a year behind (yikes, and still not finsihed). Then my plans went out the window today when I realized I only had two of my three classes for Photoshop World ready to send out (and they are do, now). My Dang, I Want to be a Wildlife Photographer and The Art of Aviation classes were all done. But my Blessing of the Pixel I hadn’t even started. So, rather then write a blog, I’m creating teaching content, writing recipes and creating screen captures for the workbook for next spring. Have a great weekend, make a click or two and then share them!
PS…I’ve received a whole bunch of emails asking where we’re going for the PreCon. As always, the location won’t be announced until Photoshop World but I can tell you, I’m incredibly excited about this one. NO ONE has ever done this shoot before which means we’re not heading to the mall or monument. Hotdogs, big time fun!
Dec 15, 2011 | Field Reports
I’ve been flooded with emails and phone calls asking about how I do “realistic” HDR. Keep in mind, it starts and ends at the camera. I don’t have a video, yet, for that part on my site (you can find them at Kelby Training) but I do have a video for processing an image in Photomatix Pro. Now the video is a little old (on the to do list) but the basics are all there for you.
What I can do though is provide you my settings for realistic HDR for Photomatix Pro. Simply click on this link to download Moose Basics and then install them in the Preset Folder under HDR and then click on Moose Basics under the Your Presets in Photomatix Pro. I hope this helps folks but just keep in mind two very important things with HDR, it starts in the camera (which means not ever photo should be HDR just because you can) and is finished in Photoshop. Now like usual, understand I’m doing this my way which is more then likely not the right way. You, the photographer and communicator must as yourself real simply, “Does this work for my photography or not?” If it does, great, if not, that is perfectly fine too!
Dec 12, 2011 | Field Reports
Good Morning NYC – such a view as we pack to head out to our next adventure. Good-bye as well. Thanks to all at B&H, Unique & Foto Care who made it such a great trip! Your kind words & love notes made the whole trip very special for Sharon & I. A special thanks to Howard for all the fun!
Dec 9, 2011 | Field Reports
Today was our B&H day, complete 4hrs of presentations and meetings. Other the a quick, delicious lunch at Stage Door deli, we were at the store the whole time. I was here to attempt to entertain and inspire folks, give back to an industry that has given Sharon & I so much. Well after the landscape presentation, this very nice couple who had been waiting behind everyone else who was asking questions walked up to me. I had to look up into the eyes on the gentleman, he was tall, and he had broad shoulders yet his eyes were incredibly kind. He was a little shy when he approached and fiddle with a white shopping bag. As he was pulling the something out of the bag, he said that they, his wife and he had gotten so much from my blog and the like that they wanted to say thank you in return. He seemed a little chocked up and so was I when I saw what the little something was. I asked if the shirt was from his house, the wife like all good wives chimed in then to say he was the Capt there. There are many rewards that come from this biz, just the emails you send to say thanks means alot. But when someone like a fireman who really does something to give back to society presents you a company shirt, especially a NYFD, wow! It’s one of those great pay days you just never see coming. Thank you!
Dec 9, 2011 | Field Reports
Woke up to a gorgeous day and view. It’s going to be a good day in NYC!
Dec 8, 2011 | Field Reports, Landscape Photography
We’re back in the Big Apple and in the room we love when we’re here. With a simple request though, this time the screen on the window was removed so I can hang out the window on the 22nd floor and shoot (so much better then shooting through window or screen). It was raining so the mood around the Empire Ste Bldg is just simple cool. Here’s a simple click. Nothing exciting, but there is mtc.
Photo captured by D3s, 24f1.4AFS
