Capture One Pro has been my go-to editing software for a long while now (since version 6). Over that time, the way I edit has gotten simpler and simpler. Today, 99.9% of photos take only 4 easy steps to edit. Some photos get more attention, but most are straight forward. This is Capture One Editing […]
Educational
Travel & Packing as a Photographer
I’m gearing up for my Caddo Lake workshop with Precision Camera. With that come the inevitable emails from students about packing as a photographer and what to bring. It’s a common enough question that I decided it deserved it’s very own blog post. What camera equipment SHOULD you bring on any give trip? What if […]
Fixing Missing Edges in Affinity Photo
It happens to the best of us. You are photographing a quick moving or unpredictable subject, a moment occurs and you take the shot. Unfortunately your framing wasn’t perfect. No big deal. You took lots of photos so you shouldn’t need that one. That missed shot turns out to be one of your favorite images […]
Chasing Scarlet Macaws – Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography can be tough. Finding and getting close to subjects is a supreme challenge. When circumstance hands you a great opportunity, take advantage of it. On my recent trip to Costa Rica, we had a portion of our trip canceled due to flooding at our remote lodge. We were bummed because it was the […]
Whimsical Antarctica Themed Senior Photos
My wife, Adrian, recently completed her Ph.D. For her previous graduations, she never did any of the “normal” senior stuff like walking at graduation, getting senior photos, sending out graduation announcements or going on a trip. She decided, that since this will likely be her last graduation, she would do everything. Of course, she tasked […]
An Almost Usable Mobile Workflow – Lightroom CC on the Road
I recently visited Costa Rica. On our trip we had a couple of small local airline flights with very restrictive weight limits. My camera gear already had me up against (really over) the limit. I decided to make an attempt at a Lightroom CC mobile workflow with only my Android phone and a Western Digital […]
Head Shot Retouch: Drop on White and Frequency Separation
In this video I walk through a simple background replacement and skin retouch. In this video I used quick selection, masks and mask refinement as well as working with frequency separation and face shape removing blemishes and smoothing the skin at a large scale while leaving the natural pores and other defects. In Camera On White […]
Capture One Levels Tool – Fundamentals
The Capture One levels tool is simple and can have a profound effect on the quality of your photo. It allows you to set your black point and white point as well as allowing you to control the tonal balance of your photo. Check out our Capture One class. Understanding the Capture One Levels Tool […]