Instant Replay: Lightroom Q&A

In this episode, Rob and Levi answer questions about Lightroom. Topics include backing up and restoring files, catalogs, and presets, as well as using DNG’s, and more. Hosted by: Rob Sylvan and Levi Sim Produced by: Rich Harrington and Photofocus.com

Photographer David Gilkey Killed on Assignment in Afghanistan

Photojournalist David Gilkey and his translator (also a photographer), Zabihullah Tamanna, were killed Sunday, June 5, 2016 in Afghanistan. He was on assignment for National Public Radio (NPR), a major news network in the United States. Here are some relevant links: David Gilkey Bio on NPR NPR’s initial article on Gilkey’s death From what I’ve seen…

How to Use Manual Focus Lenses

My first digital camera was a Nikon D90, and, as with the other 23 changeable lens cameras I’ve owned since, it was intended for autofocus. You’re just supposed to put the focus point where you want to focus and let the lens and the camera do the work. This usually works well, unless it’s too…

Looking for a Hiking Tripod? Platypod Max is It

I hike every week with my family, and I travel by air and shoot in other cities every month. You and I both know that using a tripod unlocks picture opportunities that just can’t be made without one. I can use it for super long exposures to blur the sea and clouds, or reduce traffic…

Instant Replay: Making Great Black and White Photos in Lightroom

Black and white photographs can be very impactful, but there’s so much more to making great black and whites than simply removing the color. In this episode, Adobe’s Bryan O’Neil Hughes is back to help us demonstrate all the great tools Lightroom has for helping us make the most of our monochromes. Hosted by: Rob…

Instant Replay: The Future of Photoshop and Must Know Techniques

Bryan O’Neil Hughes and Howard Pinsky join Melissa Niu and Rich Harrington to discuss the state and future of Photoshop. Bryan, the Senior Product Manager for Photoshop at Adobe, helps us understand how the Photoshop team works, and Rich and Howard demonstrate must know techniques, all hosted by Melissa Niu. Photoshop techniques discussed include: Content…

Truly Professional Wedding Photography Workflow with William Innes

Weddings are the grandest event most people will personally host in their lifetime, and a photographer’s job is to make sure it is remembered vividly. William Innes joins us this month to show us how to professionally handle these momentous events. William is a master of his craft, a Lumix Luminary, and exactly the kind…

Sort Faster and Find Your Best Pictures

Many of us end up photographing events each year. There are weddings, little league games, family reunions, birthdays, quinceañeras, anniversaries, corporate events, and the list goes on. Whether you’re hired to shoot or photographing your own family, I’ve got a simple tip to help you sort through your photos faster and find the gems more…

Instant Replay: Getting Organized in Lightroom

This webinar will introduce you to many of the features of the Library Module in Lightroom, as well as some of the great features the pros use to stay organized. Best of all, we help you conquer the panic you may feel when you see the ‘question mark of death.’