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In the latest Lighting 102 post on Strobist  Lighting 102: 5.1 — Refract and Reflect David talks about using just one light. I’ve always been a proponent of photographers starting with just one light and learning to master it before adding in more.
Back in my camera sales days I frequently encountered people who bought a [...]

Lightroom has proven to be a very useful piece of software. Being able to use just one app for importing, sorting, finding, editing, printing and sharing has made my life easier.
To make your life easier in Lightroom, you need to make use of the numerous shortcut keys. You can find a list of shortcut keys [...]

Some of my favorite Photoshop actions come from PanosFX.com. There are a number of free ones available and some more enhanced effects that cost a small amount.
Both Photoshop and Photoshop Elements users will find useful special effect actions. A Rubik’s Cube, Puzzle pieces, Cracked Wall painting, Spiral bound book, 35mm Filmstrip, a Stamp. The list [...]

While thinking about the upcoming Lunar Eclipse I started thinking also about exposure. Not the exposure to the cold I will experience, but proper image exposure.
A friend of mine recently acquired Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. It’s an excellent reference for both digital and film users as the same principles apply to both mediums.

Amazon.com: Understanding [...]