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Printing Services

By admin · Comments (0) · Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

As we roll into print competition season, please note that we print images here at the SCV Center for Photography.  We have also secured a substantial discount with our local vendor with regards to matting and backing your images.  Raul with Frameworks has provided an incredible deal and is listed below.  If you have any questions with regards to printing or matting, please do not hesitate to call us.

Spring Competition

Matting Special

(Up to 16 x 20)

  • Single Matte with Backing      ~     $15.00
  • Double Matte with Backing     ~     $20.00
  • Choice of Color (excludes Crescent Color Core Matte)
  • 48 Hour Turn-Around Time
  • Local & Convenient
  • Experienced Professional  ~ Over 15 years industry experience

Your Photos Deserve The Best!

Contact Raul Navarrete 661-253-3785
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Studio Office Space Available

By admin · Comments (0) · Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

We currently have 1 of our studio offices available for rent.  If interested, please call Mel here at the studio for additional details……

Includes:  Private Office, internet access, tons of parking, utilities, and studio access time.

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Tip of the Week – New Lightroom 3 Beta 2 additions

By admin · Comments (0) · Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Adobe has released the update to Lightroom 3 and are calling it Public Beta 2.  They have added some new features that are sure to bring those who have been on the fence trying to decide is it Lightroom 3 or Aperture.  Here are some of the new features in Lightroom 3 Public Beta 2 that are of interest:

  • Library Module now runs a ton faster.
  • Library Module supports the import of video shot on the DSLR.
  • It also displays the length of the video.
  • They have added an icon that launches the video on your computer.
  • They have added “TETHERED SHOOTING”.  This is the biggest add-on in my view.  And according to reports, it is lightning fast.
  • Watermarking has been added.
  • In the Develop Module, they offer better noise reduction.
  • Added a quick key (X) for quick aspect ratio cropping.
  • The Slideshow Module now has improved previews in advance.
  • You can also add watermarking of your images in the slideshow module.
  • In the Print Module, they have added the “rotate to fit” and also 720ppi option.

As you can see, Adobe has spent some time adding features from the comments of Beta 1 and have improved the program even more.  Once the program is fully release, look for SCV Center for Photography to offer our Lightroom 3 workshop to help you get up to speed on all the new features.

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Daylight Savings Time – Let’s Spring Ahead

By admin · Comments (1) · Thursday, March 11th, 2010

 

March 14 is when Daylight Saving time begins – clocks will be set one hour ahead.
  • Replace and test smoke detector batteries.
  • Check fire extinguisher gauges and expiration dates.
  • Check/replace batteries in flashlights and portable radios. 
  • Clean your camera sensor.
  • Empty your camera bag of all that dirt, dust and crumbs from past trips.
  • Sign-up for that workshop at SCV Center for Photography you have been thinking about.

 

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Black & White Conversion from SCVPA meeting

By admin · Comments (0) · Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Attached is the slide presentation from the Black & White conversion presented by our own David Green Tuesday evening at the SCV Photographers Association meeting.  This presentation shows a few different ways to convert an image to Black and White, and why some methods are better than others.

Click here to view the David Green B&W Demo file.

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Tip of the Week: Networking

By admin · Comments (0) · Monday, March 1st, 2010

As photographers, we focus on the photography side, but sometimes forget the other side of developing new relationships.  Here are a few ideas:

  1. Develope your own Network such as Twitter or Facebook.
  2. Be active in whatever networks you are involved in.
  3. Get a mentor, as you will learn from their experience.
  4. Follow up with the people you meet.

These are just a few ideas to start building your network.  For more ideas, and a indepth discussion of social networking, join us for our “Mastering Social Networking” workshop with David Saffir on March 10th for part 1 and March 17th for part 2.  Cost is $109 for both sessions.

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New Workshop Series added “Child Photography Master Class”

By admin · Comments (0) · Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Join well-known child photographer Autumn Hull as we present the Child Photography Master Class.  This is a five-day workshop covering absolutely everything you need to know about the business of child photography, including the business plan, marketing, branding, studio lighting, practice sessions, digital workflow, basic and advanced retouching and designing with Photoshop.

The best part is that you can customize this workshop to learn just what you want.  You can sign up for each day individually and only pay for the days you attend.  We keep the class size small, so you will always get all of your questions answered, and you won’t get lost in the crowd.  This series will be held at SCV Center for Photography.

For more information and registration, go to: http://www.scvphotocenter.com/about/child-photography-master-classes

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New workshop Series “The Shoot” just added…

By admin · Comments (0) · Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Join local Southern California photographers Joey Carman and William Innes from the WIJC-Series workshop series as they explore everything about “The Shoot”.  This mini-series will be held at the SCV Center for Photography in Santa Clarita.

The four evening series will cover everything William and Joey do to prepare, shoot and produce their images. Each three hour session will be jammed packed with tips, ideas as well as an insightful fast track guide in how to take your photography and business to the next level.  Sign up for ALL 4 sessions for $250 for a savings of $26.

For more info go to: http://www.scvphotocenter.com/about/the-shoot-workshop-series

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Tip of the Week: Macro Mode

By admin · Comments (0) · Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Remember as a kid discovering the whole new world beneath your feet while playing on the grass?  When you got very close to the ground, you could see an entire community of creatures that you never knew existed.

Well, you don’t always need a fancy DSLR to get great Macro shots.  These days, you might not want to lie on your belly in the backyard,  but if you activate the close up mode on your point and shoot or basic DSLR digital camera and begin to explore your world in finer detail, you’ll be rewarded with fresh new images unlike anything you’ve ever shot before.

Even the simplest object takes on new fascination in Macro Mode.  And the best part is that it’s so easy to do with digital cameras.

If you want to learn more about Macro and Cloe up photography, join Ron Brewer on Saturday, February 27th from 9am to 4pm as he teaches everything Macro and Close-up.

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Tip of the Week: Convert to sRGB

By admin · Comments (0) · Monday, February 8th, 2010

It is a good idea to shoot and edit in the widest colorspace available.  Typically, this is Adobe RGB 1998.  If you set your camera to this color space, shoot in RAW, and have this as your default colorspace in Photoshop or Elements, it will give you the most possible color information in each shot.  However, when it comes time to output to print or web, Adobe RGB 1998 is too wide… your images will look flat and lifeless.  Or worse, the colors could shift. So…

For print:  When you are done editing your image, go to the Edit menu and select “Convert to Profile…” then select sRGB from the Destination Space popup.  Your prints will look much better.  Save this image as a copy (flatten it first) and append “_sRGB” to the filename so you remember what it is. 

For web/email:  In Photoshop CS4, when you select “Save for Web and Devices,” there is now a “Convert to sRGB” checkbox.  Make sure this is checked!

For more Photoshop tips and learning, join David Green for Photoshop 201 starting on Thursday, February 11th  from 7 to 10pm.

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Were heading into the dog days of summer and it seems everyone is either getting ready to head out on vacation, or like me, just returning from a photography trip. I was catching up on more than 1200 emails and one in particular caught my eye, a short article talking about 5 tips to shake up your travel photography from Jim Maher. Below is the short version of that article that we hope you enjoy and helps spur some great images in the very near future:

Forget the stock photos and focus on daily life: Sometimes when we are in a beautiful place all we can think about is taking photos of the beautiful architecture, the monuments and the wonders that we travelled to see. But these things are not necessarily what gives a place its essence and its soul. Stop and think about how you feel. What is creating that feeling?
Combine the old with the new: We all want to photograph another time period. So try and seek out moments that combine the old with the new - that pay homage to the past but update it with a modern twist.
Turn your camera away from the sunset: Sunsets are beautiful, but can be cheesy. Over the course of a couple of hours, the light from a sunset will constantly change colors. Set up your tripod, relax, and take identical shots of your surroundings with the different color pallets. Frame them side by side on your wall, and they will look stunning.
Combine a simple detail shot with a great story: Shooting one single frame that says everything is a very powerful image. Finding that image may not be easy, but when you do, you will know it!
Capture the locals: It is the locals both people and animals that give most destinations their true feelings, so go out and capture them!

If a one on one workshop is more your style, we can customize one just for you. Just give us a call. And remember, SCV Center for Photography workshops make great gifts.