Getting caught up
Today’s blog is packed with information from taxes to seminars and even a proud papa moment. Also, looking for suggestions for our next photo contest so stop by the blog and share your ideas.
Cabrini-Green “Making of the Image Part 2.”
Today’s blog is all about why I pick certain treatments for images. In today’s case I really thought a black and white treatment worked well with the Cabrini-Green project.
Making of The Image Part 2.
Today’s blog is all about what goes into my processing. Selecting a final image to work with has a lot to do with composition, exposure and feel.
It’s all in the P.O.V.
Point of view (P.O.V.) can make or break images so today I ran through an image I shot last week and how I changed up it’s POV.
A Snowy Recipe
Yesterday I decided to grab my camera and take advantage of Chicago’s new fallen snow. I took a few photos at the lake and a fun self portrait. Today’s blog breaks down how I created the self-portrait.
GIMP- Free image editing software
I wouldn’t say GIMP is an Adobe Photoshop killer by a long shot, but it’s definitely an alternative for those looking to do more than just crop their images. Not to mention you can’t beat the price – FREE.
Lightroom Presets make life easier
One of the things I love about Lightroom is the really cool developing presets. It took me three clicks to change today’s photos. Three different presets…three clicks…three different looks.
November’s Desktop Calendar
I decided I would get a jump on things and get November’s desktop calendar to you a little early. If you need the 1600X1200 click HERE; 1200X800 click HERE; 1920X1200 HERE and for you iPhone users that just want a cool wallpaper click HERE.
Why I use Photoshop
Yesterday’s post created quite a stir on my Facebook page. It’s obvious that people have very strong feelings regarding the use of Photoshop in today’s digital age. I tend to be of the mindset that Photoshop is nothing more than a darkroom for the digital photographer. It allows us to process our digital files much [...]
Back to school
What a crazy weekend. I shot nearly 1500 photos this weekend between two portraits and one family wedding. I had a blast and was able to experiment a bit at the wedding with my flash. I’m not a wedding photographer by any stretch of the imagination, and I must admit I admire anyone that can [...]
Heading to The Big Easy
I’m heading out this morning to New Orleans, but I wanted to make sure everyone received July’s desktop calendar. July’s calendar is a picture of the Oregon coast I took a few years back after my father and I finished a great fishing trip on the Deschutes River. Click HERE to get the new desktop [...]
Pet contest rolls on…
The pet photo contest has been a huge success and I want to thank everyone for participating. Keep posting because the flood gates will close on July 3rd and the winner will be announced July 6th. For more details click HERE. To post your favorite pet photo click HERE. I’m having so much fun with [...]
Are you up-to-date?
Ok, today is the last post this week on software…I promise. I don’t know how many countless hours I’ve spent fixing computer and camera problems because I’ve failed to stay on top of updates. One time I forgot to update my camera’s firmware and sure enough one of the “bugs” reported caused me to have to ship [...]
John is an award winning landscape and travel photographer who splits his time between Chicago and Montana. His work has been featured in National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole. John loves the outdoors and traveling, and sharing his images with others.