Videos And Articles
Photos App / No Books or Slideshows
9 to 5 Mac reports iOS 8 Photos doesn't support books or slideshows. This is another one for my list of comparison points when choosing my new DAM.
Aperture / Detect Edges and the Shift Key
My article on Aperture brush edge detection and a sweet trick with the Shift key is now live on ApertureExpert.
Pastel Sunrise
I almost didn't take this shot. And I'm so glad I did. It's my favorite from last weekend's shoot.
Breaking My Photographic Slump
I hadn't picked up my Nikon in nearly 3 weeks. Not a single shot. I promised myself I'd shoot something this weekend. As usual, I went to the ocean for inspiration...
Aperture / ApertureExporter in Beta 3
ApertureExporter is an automated tool to convert your Aperture library to Lightroom and is its Beta 3 release. It looks interesting. I'm not migrating away from Aperture yet. I do think ApertureExporter will satisfy many folks making the move from Aperure to Lightroom.
onOne / Add a Wet, Shiny Look to Urban Landscapes
Adding a wet, shiny look to surfaces in your urban landscapes and architecture photos is a breeze. Click through and watch do this with onOne's Perfect Photo Suite.
Improve Your Photos By Studying Ones You Like
Studying photos helps us grow as photographers. When I see a photo I like, I ask myself "Why do I like this photo?" You can learn a lot what makes a great photo by spending a few minutes asking "Why?"
Aperture v. Lightroom v. Photos
My rundown of the Aperture features I most care about, and how they stack up against Lightroom and Photos (what little we know of it right now).
Deal Alert! Macphun Snap Pack for $25
More photography summer savings! MacPhun's Snap Pack bundle is on sale for $25 through July 7th.
KelbyOne's Aperture to Lightroom Broadcast
I appreciate very much that Scott Kelby and Matt Kloskowski spent time talking about options for migrating photos from Aperture/iPhoto to Lightroom. I think the options will work for those with basic workflows. It won't work directly for me. I also still don't advocate switching yet.
A Gray Morning at Ocean Beach
It's almost July, however "June gloom" is holding fast in San Diego. I still like walking the beaches in the early morning.