Have you ever wanted to learn how to shoot in manual with your dslr or mirrorless camera? Professionals use manual because of the control and honestly, camera meters are not very accurate. You achieve better images and exposures by learning how to work your camera. Even if you don’t want to shoot in manual, understanding how a camera works can allow you to put it in a better working range. I am starting a series of Photography 101 videos for students in my classes. Feel free to give them a try.
I also have a series of tutorial videos on Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.
Link to YouTube page and all my videos: YouTube John Whitehead Images
I have started a new playlist called Photoshop Quick Tips. It is a YouTube playlist of quick videos about simple tips, tricks and little-known functions of Adobe Photoshop. I have 9 videos in the playlist now but I am adding to it daily. I make these videos as supplemental information for my Adobe Photoshop students. Feels free to share with your friends.
If you have any suggestions or ideas on videos please let me know. I hope you find the videos helpful.
I spent a day at Assateague Island and Ocean City, Maryland taking candid family photographs. Here are a few from the trip. Candid photography is a great way to remember a trip or moment. They capture raw emotion verses a posed look. Hope you enjoy these images. It was a great time and I even got a chance to fish in the ocean. Thanks to all who were involved.
I am starting with Photo Mechanic going to Adobe Camera Raw, then to Adobe Photoshop and finally with jpegmini. I use this process over because it gives me more toning control but it could be streamlined in Lightroom.
To see more Adobe Photoshop CC Tutorials check out my Tutorial Pages.
- https://www.jcwphoto.com/advanced-adobe-photoshop-tutorials/
- https://www.jcwphoto.com/adobe-lightroom/
- https://www.jcwphoto.com/photography-browser-tutorial-videos/
I am starting a newsletter for 2018. If you would like any specials or discounts not offered publicly please subscribe below. I will be offering special flash deals, printing discounts and session discounts only through this newsletter. The Early Bird discount is also available for the calendar year of 2018.
You can download my Spring Newsletter below.
[mc4wp_form id=”9712″]
Download .PDF Newsletter: Spring Portraits
How to use apply image in Adobe Photoshop CC to create amazing masks with apply adjustment layers to either the highlight or shadow areas of your image.
To see more Adobe Photoshop Tutorials check out my Tutorial Pages.
- https://www.jcwphoto.com/advanced-adobe-photoshop-tutorials/
- https://www.jcwphoto.com/adobe-lightroom/
- https://www.jcwphoto.com/photography-browser-tutorial-videos/
So what is a Candid, Posed Portrait? I was taking lit portraits(off camera fill flash) of my daughter on top of a mountain. We used to go hiking every Columbus Day. I must have done something and when I looked back at my daughter was deep in thought. These are difficult moments to get. It is really hard for people to fake. Sometimes you just get lucky.
The key to the image was the clean background and the lighting was already set up. I had one shot to get it right. One aspect of my photograph you will notice are backgrounds. I stress from day one in my beginning photography classes how important clean background are. Photographers use composition lighting, balance movement to achieve dynamic images. The biggest difference between a novice and good pro is backgrounds. I see so many images ruined by horrible backgrounds.
2018 Early Bird Discount 15%
In 2018 my only portrait discount will be an Early Bird Discount. Anyone who orders prints within two weeks of their gallery going live will get 15% off their total. Check out my kid’s gallery, my senior portrait gallery, or portrait gallery.
For more infomationon portraits visit these links.
http://www.youtube.com/c/Jcwphoto
If you are interested in learning photography or Adobe Photoshop, I have a series of video tutorials that I use for my college classes. Hope you enjoy
Ok so my daughter is obsessed with horses. I recently took one of my photography students to shoot at TNC Equine Center. She did a few of these blackout portraits and my daughter wanted me to do some. The main reason I suggested this barn is because I knew the afternoon light would make the whole process very easy. Actually, getting the horse in a nice pose is much more difficult than the photographic process. The only difficult editing which really is not difficult at all is removing the girls hands. I am not a fan of horse images with bridles or halters so luckily this horse take off.
If you are interested in one of these portraits for your horse give me a call.
Did you know I can make photo jewelry? I can turn your portraits into wearable jewelry. If you want to see the pages on my parent site Metal Design here is the link. All jewelry is made to order. I will need to see what I have in stock and what is available before you purchase. Please inquire within if you are interested. Photo jewelry is usually made with antiqued pewter, silver plated pewter or solid silver. There are also copper and other items available. I can make you any style chain and to any length. The photo is put in the charm and cover with a doming resin.