Archive for News and Press Releases
Canon Announces New Rebel T3
The Rebel T3 is a replacement for the 2.5 year old Rebel XS model, and incorporates quite a range of updates to bring the camera up to date in the company’s line. the new Rebel T3 has increased the sensor resolution to twelve megapixels. Also new in the Rebel T3 is a nine-point [...]
Mel Carll awarded “2010 Image of the Year” from PPLAC
It has certainly been an interesting and exciting year, and last night was one of the high points, as our image “Beauty from Behind” created by Mel Carll was awarded “2010 Image of the Year” by the Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County (PPLAC) during their January 2011 meeting. The image was created at the [...]
100 Watt incandescent light bulbs phase out
It has been reported that California is phasing out conventional 100 watt incandescent light bulbs almost a year earlier that what the Federal Government has mandated. Stores in California are allowed to sell out their remaining inventory, but once they are gone, they are gone for good. You if you really like the old-school 100-watt [...]
Black & White Photography Workshop Update
JUST ADDED: Nik Software is providing a 1 FREE copy of their awesome software Silver Efex Pro to be given away during the Black & White workshop.
Digital Silver Imaging is providing an 11×14 Fiber Print of your image to one lucky winner as well. Also, Digital Silver Imaging is providing [...]
HDR Images with HDR Efex Pro from Nik Software
I have been experimenting with Nik Software’s new HDR Efex Pro. I am really liking the results and the ease of use in using this new software. Nik has also incorporated the U-Point technology that is in many of their other programs, so making local adjustments instead of global adjustments is very easy.
If you are [...]
Check your Settings….
Check your settings! Make it a habit – before you go out on any type of photo adventure, check all of your settings. You will never be plagued with images shot with the wrong exposure. So make sure you check:
ISO
White Balance
Shutter Speed
Aperture
Bracketing
Exposure Compensation
At the end of a shoot, always restore your settings to the same [...]
Photographing One of My Favorite Things
Today I got to do one of my favorite things – take pictures of cupcakes and cookies from Lady Di’s. What a perfect way to end the week! These mouthwatering treats are as good as they look. Stop by her shop located on The Old Road and Valencia Blvd. in Valencia and take some home [...]
Wedding Image of the Week…
Sometimes the best image is the details. Here is an example of one of my favorite images from a wedding I shot this past month.
Wedding Workshop Wrap-up
On Sunday SCV Center for Photography hosted our Wedding Photography Intensive workshop with the awesome Wedding Photographer William Innes as our fearless instructor for the day. The dedicated group started at 8am, yes, on a Sunday morning, and the entire group was early at that. By 9am the group was shooting our totally decked out [...]
Nikon releases new lenses
Nikon announced today the release of several new lenses. The first that caught my attention was the 28-300mm f3.5-5.6 VR lens that compete directly with Tamron. This will provide the everyday photographer with a great range, thus reducing the need to change the lens. This will be a welcomed addition to the vacation photographer as [...]
