Snow covered Pine tree When I woke up this morning it was to see that the big snow that was predicted didn’t amount to much, but there was a beautiful dusting of fresh snow on the Pine tree in my neighbor’s back yard. Experience has taught me that such a dusting often doesn’t last long,… Continue Reading
Friday, February 24th I am teaching a beginners course on Photoshop Layers. Layers allow us to make complex adjustments in a non-destructive manner. In the image above I created a duplicate layer then using Silver Efex Pro2 I converted that layer to B&W. By applying a mask to the new layer I am able to… Continue Reading
Color capture converted to B&W With the wide variety of editing software available I never shoot in Monochromatic mode. I always prefer to shoot my originals in color and then convert them to B&W in post-processing. For the example above I wanted the red shirt darker than it would have rendered had I shot B&W… Continue Reading
I attended an Event Professionals Luncheon at the Skyline Club today. It was my first time visiting the facility which is on the top floor of the 2000 Tower of The Town Center. The view was obstructed by the snow storm, but I could tell even with the low visibility that on a clear day… Continue Reading
Today’s post actually come from two days ago. I am taking artistic license with my 365. The reason I am posting a second image from February 18th is that I had two very distinct experiences that day. I started the day teaching a beginners studio lighting workshop, which I enjoyed very much. Then I returned… Continue Reading
I volunteered today to document the shooting of a Viral Video appeal by Colin McConnell to Kid Rock to participate in a Charity fundraiser basketball game on April 1st at Oakland University. It was a great effort. Kudos to Main Street Billiards in Downtown Rochester for hosting the event. They went above and beyond, graciously… Continue Reading
I held a studio lighting workshop today. We started out with a basic explanation of equipment from light stands to lights and modifiers. What I bought, why I bought it, and would I buy it again. Then we setup some lights and started experimenting with one then two then three light setups. Using a simple… Continue Reading
Julie returned home this evening and try as I did I couldn’t quite get the floor finished, but we got close. The 3/4 inch tongue and grove red oak looks great. I can’t wait to get it sanded and finished. Tomorrow is the Studio lighting workshop, so I had to stop work on the floor… Continue Reading
While photographing the Local Business Network (LBN) Winter Mixer today I managed to capture a rare sight. One of the exhibitors was rumored to have been giving away nunchucks as a door prize. I guess that is one way to handle problem clients. As it turns out it was actually a pair of folding travel… Continue Reading
If you are old enough to recognize these then you will understand when I say that images can bring forth powerful memories. Juliann and I had a great time flipping through these and reading all the attractions that are no longer in the park. 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, Skyway to Fantasyland, Mickey Mouse Review,… Continue Reading