Workflow: Traveling with Adobe Lightroom 2. Upload In-the-Field and Import from Laptop to Desktop at Home.
June 15, 2009 | 2 Comments
Posted in: Computer Hardware and Software, Travel Photography
Travel with a laptop? Learn how to import photographs from your CF card to your laptop using Adobe Lightroom. Then import your catalog to your desktop when you get home. All the work you've done in the field to keyword and caption your images will be preserved. Lightroom makes it easy - with a few caveats.
ProShow Gold 4 Advanced Slide Styles Part 3. Create and Save Your Own Customized Slide Styles
May 29, 2009 | 4 Comments
Posted in: Computer Hardware and Software, Lessons & Tutorials, Video
Learn how to customize a slide style in ProShow Gold 4 and save it as your own so you can use it again in a future slide show production. Watch the 10-minute video and then follow along the step-by-step instructions. Start with one of ProShow Gold 4's built-in slide styles. Change the motion effects, image sizes, caption, background, and colors. Then give it a name and save it in a new slide style category. Slide styles are a powerful new feature found in Photodex ProShow Gold 4.
Photo Event: Soap Box Derby 2009 in San Diego
May 27, 2009 | No Comments
Posted in: California, Events, Lessons & Tutorials, San Diego, Travel Photography, USA
Getting good photos at the Soap Box Derby may not be easy, but it can be done. And it's fun! From start to finish, there is plenty to keep a photogapher busy. Learn about photo op possibilities before and during the race.
ProShow Gold 4: Advanced Slide Styles. Part 2: Built-In Slide Styles.
May 13, 2009 | 3 Comments
Posted in: Computer Hardware and Software, Lessons & Tutorials, Tips, Video
Slide Styles are one of the most powerful new features of ProShow Gold 4. In this video lesson, learn how to use ProShow's amazing built-in slide styles.
New Nikon D5000 SLR Announced. Stills, Video, and More!
April 15, 2009 | No Comments
Posted in: Photo Equipment, Reviews
Tne new Nikon D5000 SLR gives us a lot of reasons to upgrade. It has a variable angle LCD, does still and videos, and it's reasonably priced. Nice!
Photoshop Elements 7 Cheap!
April 10, 2009 | No Comments
Posted in: Computer Hardware and Software
Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 is only $60 for a limited time. It's an excellent choice if you can't afford it's big brother,Adobe Photoshop CS4.
ProShow Gold 4 Intro: Create a Customized Slide Show to Share Your Photos
March 8, 2009 | 1 Comment
Posted in: Computer Hardware and Software, Lessons & Tutorials, Tips
See some complex effects that can be accomplished using ProShow Gold 4, Adobe Photoshop, and a bit of work. Add pizazz to your slide shows.
Photo Event: Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire in San Diego
January 31, 2009 | No Comments
Posted in: California, Events, San Diego, Travel Photography, USA
San Diego's Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire is a colorful festival for photographers. Get photo tips from a San Diego travel photographer who has been there. There's a lot of action, so be prepared to get some great photos.
Photo Event: Big Bay Balloon Parade
December 31, 2008 | No Comments
Posted in: California, Events, San Diego, Travel Photography, USA
With 22 large balloons and dozens of bands and other entries, San Diego's annual Big Bay Balloon Parade offers plenty of colorful photographic possibilities. Here are a few ideas to get best photos including tips on the best locations, camera equipment, and photo techniques.
On The Road: Websites I Can’t Do Without
November 13, 2008 | 2 Comments
Posted in: Tips, Travel Photography
Travel planning is a chore and we need all the help we can get. As travel photographers, we need to do a lot of research before, and during, a trip. Here are five websites that I never leave home without. They will help you choose a hotel and an airline seat, check the weather, get directions, and find the best prices for accomodations and flights.
