August 15, 2012

It seems the months of work were worth it. It’s finished and the new EXPosed series is  now available as a download or a DVD. It’s like no workshop you’ve seen and it can take your photography to a whole new level. But rather than listen to us chatter on, just take a peek at the trailer. EXposed is as good as it looks and it’s finally available. Don’t forget to use code PPS when you pick up your copy. It will save you 15%.

EXposed – The Light Workshop

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August 13, 2012

New download /DVD workshop takes photographers on a cinematic journey across America and passionately teaches how to see and photograph light like never before.

Soap Lake, WA (August 14, 2012) – Seim Effects Photo Tools announces today the release of the new workshop by award-winning photographer Gavin Seim – EXposed, a film about seeing and photographing light. Produced over months, while traveling across America. EXposed documents experience and techniques inspired by the masters and refined for the digital age.

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EXposed teaches photographers how to not only photograph light, but how to truly see it. EXposed is an informative entertaining 4-hour journey following Gavin as he travels around the United States of America with a Camper and a passion for light, hunting perfection and showcasing the importance of understanding the quality, range and tones of light and its impact on our photography. Gavin has compiled 15 years of study into what has become a simple and breathtaking study of light.

Weddings, Portraits, Landscape, Digital, Film. It doesn’t matter. EXposed is not a workshop about the latest fads or gadgets. It’s a workshop about light. Because that’s what really counts. EXposed is a cinematic journey that will teach photographers how to make better exposures. A completely unique workshop about exposure, light, the power of the Zone System, dynamic range and perfect tone control.

“My heart went into creating this workshop and I can’t express how proud I am of the outcome. With all the discussions in photography today, it’s surprising how little we talk about the art and science of exposure and proper tone control,” said Gavin Seim, photographer and owner of Seim Effects. “Making great photographs involves more than just clicking, buying new software, or pushing buttons. It’s something that goes deeper and mastering it requires practice and understanding of light and tone in subtle ways.”

Through 4 hours of educational materials about using light contained in 14 organized chapters that photographers can view and review at their own pace, EXposed teaches:

  • Core concepts to understanding exposure
  • Using the Zone System
  • Visualizing: Really seeing light
  • Dynamic Range and what it means for every image
  • Long Exposure and the secrets to hidden beauty
  • Finishing images, Burning, Dodging
  • Metering and tone placement
  • Seeing and directing light
  • Ratios and lighting tools

EXposed is available now. And until August 31, 2012 the instant HD digital download price is just $89 (a $10 discount) and the DVD plus instant digital download price is just $99 (a $20 discount). For more information and the trailer please visit:  www.exposedworkshop.com.

About Seim Effects Photo Tools
Gavin Seim, owner of Seim Effects Photo Tools, is an internationally recognized photographer, renowned for his experience with creative workflow, the digital darkroom and time tested techniques. He has a passion for creating easy-to-use software tools and educating photographers of all skill levels to be more efficient, creative and profitable.

Gavin Seim’s software presets for Lightroom include the new Silver Shadows 2, Power Workflow 3, and Color Fantasies. His Photoshop tools include Hollywood Effects 2, Creative Essentials, and Naked Elements. Also available is LightFlow, a powerful Aperture Presets collection.

For more information on Seim Effects Photo Tools visit:  https://seimeffects.com

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Note: Press materials and image samples can be downloaded from the Seim Effects website:  https://seimeffects.com/press . For editorial review copies please contact: effects@seimstudios.com

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Gavin Seim or Nathan Seim
Seim Studios LLC.
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July 10, 2012

With EXposed just around the corner I wanted to release a chapter to give you all something to chew on besides the promo teasers I’ve been posting on the EXposed page. This is part of the foundation chapters in EXposed that look at essential concepts for understanding light before we get into advanced things like the Zone System, editing and beyond.

You can order your full copy of EXposed right here, as a download or a DVD and get over 4 hours of concise training that will change the way you see light. For now lets watch this video. I’ve also added a bonus clip from the introduction video to give you a better view of what we’re doing in EXposed… Enjoy… Gavin

 

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June 29, 2012

The Giants Court – Carlsbad Caverns NP, New Mexico, 2012

I’ve spent three days at 750 feet below the surface, photographing in the dim light with digital and film. It’s truly awe inspiring and it was one of most challenging subjects I’ve worked with and not for lack of beauty or interest, but perhaps for to much of it.

A subterranean wonderland that’s a challenge to capture in a natural sense, since natural here is total darkness. The artificial lights here have been beautifully done and you rarely see a cord or a bulb, but they are low and were designed for seeing with the eyes more than seeing on film.

It was breathtaking. One day I hiked out the natural exit, packing all my gear all the way to the top rather than use then subterranean elevator. I’ll admit it was more than I bargained, but a stunning hike and a great exercise.

Behold! The Hall of Giants! Perhaps my favorite place in the caverns. It’s Stalagmite columns like towering kings watching over the royal court. It took some time and study to gain a grasp on how this beauty beneath should be best captured, but I feel I’ve in part conveyed that feeling I had as I stood, looking on in awe.

 

Release details: Prints Available.. Order Open Edition originals above.. Master prints and Signature Limited Editions are listed below and can be ordered by contacting gallery.. Learn about limited edition prices here.

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April 23, 2012

Photo Couch Podcast #29 MP3

Gavin is trudging thru the huge dunes of White Sands National Monument, discussing the odd light that he found there and looking at being prepared for whatever the light gives you.

Blue Suede Dunes - Gavin image from sunset. Click image for full post.

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Photo Couch is the companion podcast of Gavin’s f164 project. Sort of an audio journal. Nothing fancy here. Just short musings, tips, and thoughts on photography. You can listen below, or subscribe for free and get all the latest episodes. If you want more, you can also check out Gavin’s full podcast, Pro Photo Show.

 

 

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