Recently I’ve played with creating a few composite images. It’s been a fun exercise, and I’ve been using Photoshop features that I just don’t regularly use. Lots of fun! Today I played with another composite idea. It isn’t done, but …
Photographing Arizona Podcast Episode 18 – A Digital Photographer’s HDR Workflow
Coming in September……..the first full length video class from R.L. Charpentier Photography! A Digital Photographer’s HDR Workflow. I’ve taken the 2 day HDR workflow class that I teach out at the Vulture Mine and made a full length video class …
Going for the subtle HDR with Photomatix
Over the past year I’ve heard so much regarding HDR, “un-realistic”, etc. Well, I thought I’d talk about doing a more subtle HDR today and how you can get a more realistic look. That means no halos, no super detail …
An evening in the Dells
Last night I took another walk out into the Dells. This time though I wasn’t alone…… Josh, Ashley, and Melissa came along. See, Josh has been working on a “fire dancer” project, and last night was his latest part of …
3 Takes On One Image
Last night I tinkered with a few images after taking a walk through the Granite Dells. No monsoonal downpours or shockingly beautiful skies yet. But hey, I’m patiently waiting. Still, there were some interesting clouds to be seen while walking …
A few Monday updates
This weekend’s Firehouse Plaza 1st Annual Luau looked pretty successful to me. The late afternoon saw many people roaming the plaza, enjoying the food, and watching the finals in the volleyball competition. I decided to include a few more photos …
The HDR Digital Workflow: Lightroom 3, Photomatix, & Photoshop
Over the course of this year I’ve had the privilege to take multiple groups of photographers out in the field on digital photography workshops. The big winner in the workshops so far? The Vulture Mine / HDR Workflow Workshop. It’s …
Does HDR still happen here?
Of course HDR still happens here. I’ve just been experimenting with several dozen other items beyond HDR. 🙂 Now and again I come across an image that I forgot I shot, and then I toy with it a little. In …
Dear Adobe……the follow up
You know Adobe, you’re killing me. I mean it. Torture here! Weeks ago I wrote you to let you know that at the last possible moment I didn’t pre-order CS5 because of a power outage. To add insult to injury, …