Workshop: Precise Photography Workflow with Adobe Lightroom

April 7-9th, 10am - 4pm in San Antonio, Texas with Scott Martin This 3 day workshop takes an intense look at optimizing photography workflows from capture-to-print using Adobe Lightroom v2. Day 1 - Capture and organize Optimizing exposure for RAW development An overview of all RAW software available today The story behind Lightroom and the direction it heads from here The DNG format and how to incorporate it into your workflow FIle Management (several scenarios including…


Workshop: Precise Photography Workflow with Adobe Lightroom

March 2-4th, 10am - 4pm in San Antonio, Texas with Scott Martin This 3 day workshop takes an intense look at optimizing photography workflows from capture-to-print using Adobe Lightroom v2. Day 1 - Capture and organize Optimizing exposure for RAW development An overview of all RAW software available today The story behind Lightroom and the direction it heads from here The DNG format and how to incorporate it into your workflow FIle Management (several scenarios including transitioning…


Seminar: Adobe Lightroom Workflow

June 12th, 10am - 5pm in San Antonio, Texas with Scott Martin This 1 day seminar takes a look at optimizing photography workflows from capture-to-print using Adobe Lightroom v2. topics covered Optimizing exposure for RAW development The story behind Lightroom and the direction it heads The DNG format and how to incorporate it into your workflow FIle Management (several scenarios including transitioning between desktop and laptop) Optimizing RAW development with Lightroom's Develop…


Seminar: Adobe Lightroom Workflow

April 10, 10am - 5pm in San Antonio, Texas with Scott Martin This 1 day seminar takes a look at optimizing photography workflows from capture-to-print using Adobe Lightroom v2. topics covered Optimizing exposure for RAW development The story behind Lightroom and the direction it heads The DNG format and how to incorporate it into your workflow FIle Management (several scenarios including transitioning between desktop and laptop) Optimizing RAW development with Lightroom's Develop…


5Dmark2 for night photography

There have been lots of great reviews on the much anticipated Canon 5Dmark2 camera that's hitting shelves this month. Phil Holland's review is particularly impressive. Since the 5D has been a favorite among a number of night photographers, I thought I'd post a few notes about the 5Dmark2 from a night photographer's perspective. I am considering upgrading to the 5Dmark2 from…


Workshop: Precise Photography Workflow with Adobe Lightroom

January 5-7th, 10am - 4pm with Scott Martin This 3 day workshop takes an intense look at optimizing photography workflows from capture-to-print using Adobe Lightroom v2. Day 1 - Capture and organize Optimizing exposure for RAW development An overview of all RAW software available today The story behind Lightroom and the direction it heads from here The DNG format and how to incorporate it into your workflow FIle Management (several scenarios including transitioning between desktop…


Updated review of colorimeters and display calibration packages

I've had some good conversations lately with a number color scientists and gurus about colorimeters and display calibration. Several of them perform exhaustive lab tests on a variety of devices, checking for repeatability and the like. The consensus seems to be that while the long time favorite DTP94/Optix device continues to be a solid performer, it's been found to have some weaknesses when it comes to calibrating some of the recent large gamut LCD/LED displays. As for other devices, the EyeOneDisplay continues to have quality control problems, spectrophotometers have issues with shadow…


Real printmakers use large cores...

Tired of loading sheets? Sick of the curl you get from rolls? How about made-to-order rolls on a 6" core? Think boatloads of prints per roll and no curl.


Commentary on new MacBooks and Cinema Displays

The new Apple Cinema Display and MacBooks complete Apple's all-glass, glossy screen approach and signals the end of the matte surface, glare resistant displays that creative professionals have come to know and love over the years.  When asked about the choice to move to all-glossy displays Phil Schiller responded "You offset the reflection…


FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA review

Another thanks to Michael Mehl for reviewing my Night and Day exhibit on the FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA website. It contains a number of images that illustrate the size of the work and the installation