August 25, 2016

This week we’re going to take a look at skin detail in Lightroom and how to make the most of it for beautiful skin details that makes your portraits hot!

Also here’s links to some of the resources mention in this weeks video, including the Sliders Workshop as well as Photo Kit where you’ll find the final versions of this months study in the August Download.

Enjoy — Seim

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February 4, 2016

This weeks tutorial video focuses on getting better dynamic range on single files and shares some of the powerful tips used in our Natural HDR presets to show you you can improve dynamic range on any image.

But there’s no need for me to keep writing. Watch the video and see for yourself — Seim

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December 29, 2015

The Pro Photo Show podcast just hit it’s 100th episode and this years Christmas show is filled with tips, marketing idea and amazing gadgets. Watch it below from the live feed. You can also subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.

MP3 Audio>> Photography Podcast. PPS #100 – Christmas

Today’s Panel… Gavin Seim Jason Eldridge | Gokhan Cukerova
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Picks of the season…

The Sony A7R II looks really interesting. Serious competition for the Canon 5Ds

The Pentax 645Z does as well.

1000 Lumen LED Studio Light.

Bug Tamer Plus Parka

Samsung Galaxy Tab A

Hoya r-72 filter

Power Tec W10 Spark flashlight.

32in LED Light Bar for vehicles.

Phottix Strato flash triggers.

Rocky Snake Boots

Gokhan custom Wood boxes.

Epson Label Works printer.

Tripp Lite backup UPS power supply.

Induro CT-213 8X Carbon Tripod

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May 21, 2015

Being a great photographer does not always mean getting the perfect shot. Knowing what you need and sticking to your plan is just as important. Even if it means having to come back later. The best photographers have something to prove in their images and they don’t settle for second best.

Timing is everything and knowing when and where to be is key, no matter what type of image your making. This time of Photographic school I share some tough lessons in getting and NOT getting the shot that serve as a reminder to be prepared when the light moves.

— Seim

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February 20, 2015


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In today’s video we’re going to look at six lighting conditions and talk about the 3 ways to use light. — I talk a lot in my workshops about Zones, tones and planning our images. Today we get to look at years of images from the same scene and the journey to getting the perfect light. We photographers are not controlling light like they could be! And it all starts in how we see and plan our images. Whether it’s a landscape or a portrait. They work the same!

This all boils down to 3 choices. Take it! Make it! Or wait for it! Watch video and then remember these tips.

  • If you light you want is not right, look for another perspective that is perfectly lit. Take it.
  • If it’s a must have like a portrait, try adding light or filter it with a translucent. Even a bed sheet can soften beautifully.
  •  You don’t need a hundred mediocre photos. Just one amazing one. A cloud or a sunset can change everything. Wait it out.

— Seim

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