Videos And Articles
Scott's Laws of Photo Critique... or You Are the Beginning and the End of Your Art
Like most things in photography, critique is a subjective matter. A conversation with a few other photographers last week prompted me to write down my "laws" of photo critique. Click through and learn how the Beatles' George Harrison fits in.
A Local Meetup and A Busted Sunset
I said hello and goodbye to a local photographer this past weekend at Windansea Beach. The sunset didn't deliver, but the meetup was nice.
Taking a Photo Trip? 4 Tools to Help You Plan
I'm heading to the Portland, Oregon area in a little less than six weeks for a photo trip. Here's 4 tools I'm using to plan the trip.
Change Your Camera Angle For A Better Photo Composition
As photographers, we are always looking for a unique angle for a subject. Changing the angle of your camera a mere 10 degrees can help you do just that.
Last Weekend's Photo Harvest and I Get Photobombed
I had a relaxing, laid back morning at the ocean last Sunday. After twilight shooting, I waited for the sun to illuminate the rocks. And then I was photobombed.
onOne / Tone Enhancer and the Tone Curve
I've been quiet recently. Quiet on the blog, quiet on social media. But I'm busy. I'm right smack dab in the middle of a series of videos on the Tone Enhancer filter in Perfect Effects 8. As a companion to the upcoming videos, here's a more in-depth explanation of the tone curve in the Tone Enhancer.
Aperture / Adobe Officially Working on Lightroom Migration Tool
Adobe has acknowledged it is in fact working on an Aperture to Lightroom migration tool.
Point Reyes Shipwreck
The Point Reyes Shipwreck is a little north of San Francisco. A nice, winding drive on Route 1 North.
Review / MacPhun Releases Tonality Pro
MacPhun released Tonality Pro today, a new app in their lineup for black and white photography. I downloaded the free trial and kicked the tires. A solid first offering.
Davenport Sunset
I can't get enough of seascapes. I spent an evening in Davenport, California for a soft sunset and a wonderful, flowing tide.
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.