March 28, 2008
HDR Soft, the maker of the popular Photomatix Pro has just released version 3. For HDR junkies Photomatix is a great tool, giving much more function over Photoshops built in tools for merging images to HDR.
Version 3 is even a free update for version 2 owners, and from what we can tell so far, it’s a nice update. Improved interface and some cool new features shape up to be another solid offering from HDR Soft.
March 28, 2008
Hey photo junkies. I wanted to post a quick news update for effects fans. As you know I’m a fanatic or great editing as well as workflow. The effects I make are mot just to sell. As photographer, and I use them myself all the time, so I’m always thinking about how to do cooler things more efficiently.
I‘m going to be working on a small video collection that talks about the mechanics behind the image I make. What goes into them. Not just what preset or action I use, but the little things the make all the difference in an amazing shot.
As you can imagine there will be a small charge to get the whole set of videos, but be on the lookout for a great free video of how to use Burn & Dodge to add magic to an image. B&D is a very simple, but overlooked tool in our kit, and I see images literally all the time that could be transformed by just a little burning & dodging.
If you think you might want the whole video set Contact Me and ask to be put on the notify list. Those who do will be getting a special dicount when the video are out. If your not sure that’s cool too! Just stay tuned for to gavs free goodies.
March 28, 2008
Apple has released Aperture 2.1, and it sports a cool new plugin architecture.
The new version comes with a an Apple Burn & Dodge plugin, that does B&D, blurring, and more. There’s also support for other plugins like Noise Ninja, Viveza, and more. Sounds like third party devs will be able to make plugins similar to the way they do now in PS.
It seems aperture is getting into the pixel based editing territory with Aperture. Look out Adobe!
Still no presets from what we can tell, but when Apple catches uo in that area they’re gonna start looking pretty good. Of course Aperture is Mac only still, but if they ever make this for Win/Mac, Adobe may have a run for it’s money.
March 26, 2008
 This weeks quick tip has more to do with the business side of wedding photography than the technical side.  Where I’m located, it seems that most couples book their wedding photographer about six months to a year out from the wedding date.  Newer wedding photographers might book more weddings in a the “less than 6 months” range whereas your big time superstar wedding photogs book up 2-3 years in advance.  The point here is that it’s a long time to be in a business relationship waiting for the big day to get here. Â
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It’s a good idea to check in with your clients on a regular basis.  It sounds like common sense but too many photographers relax once they have the signed contract and retainer check in hand. Why not use this time to get to know your clients better?  Checking in with them at the one year, six months, three months, and finally one month mark prior to the wedding will strengthen your relationship with your clients.  By doing these timely “check-ins,” you will be able to stay informed as to the progress of the wedding planning as well as updated information pertaining to the photography.  But more importantly, the client will appreciate your thoroughness.  This shows your clients that they are not just a paycheck too you but people you are genuinely interested in providing the best possible service and in turn, the besy possible product (images.)
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March 26, 2008
Our sister site Seim Effects is having their big spring sale on their killer photo effects. Orders made by March 30th get 15% off the at the cart.
Great Lightroom presets collections, and Photoshop actions that will make your photo’s go wow. Ya this is a bit of a shameless plug, but it will kick your workflow to the next level. Check it out.
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