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Yep even we do a little shameless self promotion occasionally. Gotta keep the goods coming! Our sister site Seim Effects has just launched a brand new set of Photoshop actions. This is a collection if effects geared towards the everyday needs of nearly any photographer. S.E already has lots of amazing photographers already using their effects and workflow. You won’t be disappointed*

There’s a detailed video showing them in “Action” over on Seim Effects. There’s also a launch sale over there. PPS readers can save 15% off this set, and any of actions or Lightroom Presets on S.E for a very limited time. Just use promo code “PPSS”

Fine Print… Yep we even have that :–)
* This detailed statistic is based on the fact that people love Seim Effects, and say so rather than the contrary. Though we cannot absolutely positively promise that you will never ever be disappointed, we’re really really thinking you won’t. If you have any trouble contact Gavin. He’ll be happy to take care of you.

The session was near Ritzville Washington. We were on a bridge that spanned this pond, and the lighting had been really flat thru the session, though we had still got some great shots. It was getting pretty dark however and I needed something dramatic to finish up with. The clouds had destroyed my dreams a stunning HDR sunset, and I knew I had to try something fast.

Looking around at the light, I got a plan. The car headlights on My Pontiac had gone on, and cast light and shadows across their path. I had the 580EX, but on camera flash was not what I needed here. I decided to try something I had never done before by parking the car across the road with the lights on Jacob. After editing with a few of my Lightroom effects I was able to get some pretty cool results.

There were birds flying all around the pond as well, and I decided to get a few shots with them in the background. It paid off! This shot was made with the “UBW Vintage” preset from my B&W set, plus a little tweaking. You can see a few more from this session on Jacobs Senior Portraits, over on my blog. I’ve decided to open up my mind to more alternative lighting techniques in the future and see what comes… Gavin Seim

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The title pretty much explains this one. Fortanelli over in our photo forums found this for us. If you like the idea of a wedding dress trash then watch this video over on the still motion blog, For a bit of inspiration and envy. Well done Still Motion. Great stuff!

The Adobe Lightroom version 1.1 update just came out. Rather the the daily bore of behind the scenes enhancements that usually come with an update like this, Adobe has added some WOW into the mix with some great new features, including easy to manage catalogs, better presets organization and…. Wait why are you still reading click play and watch it in the video.

Click here for the crisp high resolution version

Technorati Tags: adobe, lightroom, update, 1.1, management, photography, workflow

So for those of you who caught the latest show, PPS #31, I spoke about a multi-touch sensing display. So the following is a youtube video showing the technology.. While you are watching this demo …. think about what you would be able to do with photoshop and lightroom… also what do you think this type of technology would do for your own work flow????

Until Next Time,

Jarrod Michael

Photovision, the makers of educational dvds and photographic equipment, have started taking orders for their newest educational dvd set entitled, “Lightroom Simplified.” It will feature Ed Pierce who hosts most if not all of Photovision’s dvds. Here is what Photovision is saying about Lightroom Simplified:

Abode’s Photoshop Lightroom is poised to become the professional photographer’s essential toolbox providing one application for managing, adjusting and presenting large volumes of digital photographs. Spend less time in front of the computer and more time behind the lens. This tutorial will save you weeks of trial and error covering every aspect of Lightroom’s 5 modules in detail beginning with installation, setup and preferences. The step-by-step video is designed so you can work side-by-side right on your desktop or if you prefer Lightroom Simplified can be played on any home style DVD player. Uncover the secrets of Lightroom and get your life back.

This set of 5 DVDs will cover each of the 5 Lightroom modules (Develop, Library, Slideshow, Print, Web.) Regular price will be $149 but the special pre-release price is $99. According to their website, it should be shipping around the end of May.

My View: It seems that lately everyone is doing a Photoshop Lightroom dvd, tutorial, or book these days! I guess that just comes with the release of a new, 1.0 photo software program. I am particularly interested in this one because it will focus on Photoshop Lightroom work flow and techniques as it relates to wedding and portrait photographers.

Catch you later,

Dennis

DZ Photography