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Looking to make the most out of Lightroom’s organizational tools? You’re in luck. In this video, Scott Kelby (@KelbyOne) shares “SLIM” (Simplified Lightroom Image Management), his seven-step process for utilizing the organizational tools built into Adobe Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC.
0:00 - Overview
2:59 - Storing Your Photos
10:43 - Catalogs and Collections
27:51 - Organizing a Shoot
42:55 - Traps to Avoid
48:51 - Adding Automation
53:55 - Organizational Tools
56:32 - Missing Images
Do you use Lightroom to organize your photos? Tell
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Knowing your client's needs is integral for taking a successful headshot. Does your client need headshots for social media, their website, or both? What kind of look do they wish to project? Lori Patrick shares her pre-consultation process and tips for shooting headshots to help set you up for success!
0:00 - Introduction
4:58 - Patrick 's Work
8:27 - Who Needs a Headshot?
14:45 - Client Consultation
19:18 - Headshot Cropping
26:29 - Pre-consultation for Success
27:16 - Examples
30:43 - Client's Intention
34:19 - More on Cropping
47:44 -
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Scott Kelby (@KelbyOne) gives you a crash course on the tools and techniques he uses in Camera Raw and Photoshop when adding the finishing touches to his portraits.
0:00 - Overview
1:14 - Masking
4:09 - Neural Filters
13:55 – Selecting the Subject
20:46 - Fixing Eyes
25:46 - Retouching Blemishes, Dark Circles, and Bloodshot Eyes
32:40 - Liquefy
43:00 - Miscellaneous Tips
Did you find these tips helpful? Let us know why, in the Comments section, below.
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Throughout his career, photographer David Zimand has been drawn to capturing people’s faces, especially their eyes. After a recent motorcycle accident, however, Zimand has used street portraiture as a kind of physical therapy for his brain. Join us as Zimand shares his journey through photography.
0:00 - The Accident
6:32 - Portraiture
16:39 - Street Portraiture
24:16 - Love and Happiness
27:03 - Q&A
What drew you to portrait photography? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Portrait photography isn’t as difficult as you think. Follow along as Miguel Quiles Jr. shares five steps to help you improve your portrait photography and capture more powerful images.
0:00 - Overview
7:27 - Step 1
17:27 - Step 2
25:51 - Step 3
31:39 - Step 4
35:28 - Step 5 and Q&A
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Anything you have the power to dream up, you have the power to create. Nikon Ambassador Dixie Dixon explains why the Nikon Z9 and NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S allow her to find inspiration for her portraits, while also focusing on capturing photos.
0:00 - Dixon’s Career
9:42 - Nikon Z9 and NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
28:00 - Photoshoot Behind the Scenes
30:53 - Working with Animals in Fashion Photography
40:06 - Getting Creative
47:27 - Q&A
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In this video, Sam Hurd discusses why he uses the word “craftsman” instead of “storyteller” to describe himself as a photographer. Hurd also shares how he finds creative inspiration when feeling burned out, and how he views his career.
0:00 - Overview and Hurd's Work
5:33 - “Artists Are Ultimately Craftspeople”
13:29 - Hurd's Journey and the Creative Mindset
26:07 - Career Arc
34:22 - AI Tools
42:58 - Simply Being a Photographer
44:15 - Q&A
What words would you use to describe yourself as a photographer? Let us know in the Comments
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Get ready for a crash course in professional pet photography. Watch and learn as Sigma Ambassador Anabel DFlux shares her approach to photographing pets. She lets us know which lenses she uses, the settings she chooses, and other helpful tidbits. By the end of the video, you’ll be ready to put your new pet photography skills to use.
0:00 - About Anabel DFlux
1:36 - The Camera
5:50 - The Lenses
16:31 - Additional Gear
19:49 - Camera Settings, Depth of Field, Nailing Focus
28:12 - Panning
29:21 - Metering
32:52 - Portrait Tricks
38:07 - Candids
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Join Scott Kelby (@KelbyOne) in this presentation as he shares 10 tips that will help you think differently about making portraits.
0:00 - Overview
2:58 - Style Guide
10:35 - The Importance of Connection
18:11 - Great Light
20:51 - Responsible Retouching
28:49 - Good Color and Skin Tone
30:50 - The Eyes
31:56 - The Background
34:51 - Lens Selection
40:30 - Emotion and Expression
43:09 - Solid Composition
44:48 - Bonus
Are you a portrait shooter with some tips to share? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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In this video, Monica Sigmon explains how powerful family portraits can be. If you want to learn how to brand and price your work properly, plan your photoshoots, run your studio, and more, let Sigmon be your guide.
What is your process for taking family portraits? Tell us about the gear and lighting you prefer in the Comments section, below.
0:00 - Clayton Singleton, "I See You"
2:59 - About Sigmon’s Work
6:33 - The Power of a Portrait
8:01 - Having an Investment-Worthy Product
16:25 - The Processes
25:19 - Confidence
31:42 - Pricing
37:02
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In this video, Kristina Sherk presents a talk on Adobe Lightroom Classic's updated features for 2023. These AI-powered tools will streamline your portrait-editing process, saving you hours of work.
0:00 - Introduction
1:21 - Content-Aware Remove Tool
12:32 - Select Background
21:13 - Intersect and Select Object
35:07 - Select Specific Features and Sync
46:11 - Q&A
48:57 - Presets
50:08 - Detecting and Masking Multiple People
53:06 - Notes for This Presentation
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Photographers instinctively seek light. In this video, Joe McNally shares stories from his career and the incredible effort he puts into lighting an image.
0:00 - Introduction
5:39 - McNally's History with Light
9:43 - Light that Looks Natural
13:15 - No Place for Fancy Light
13:58 - Nervous Light
14:27 - The Valley of the Gels
18:58 - Hard Light
22:34 - Soft Light
25:21 - Lots of Light
28:32 - Same Subject, Different Light
30:47 - Fashion Light
40:56 - Light in Difficult Places
42:09 - Quick Light
43:45 - Light Shapes Character
48:17 - Day
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Marina Williams (@marinawphoto) presents what she considers to be the three most important tips for taking more creative portraits. She goes into detail about how she draws inspiration and maintains authenticity, and she explains the importance of intentionality.
0:00 - Introduction
1:11 – Williams’s Work
7:59 - Overview
9:28 - Drawing Inspiration
17:01 - Planning and Being Intentional
28:35 - Directing Poses
40:25 - Q&A
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Tati Bruening does a deep dive into using Instagram and TikTok as a photographer. Learn how to reach a wide audience and go viral in the never-ending quest to find new clients. Bruening also discusses how to balance viral content with creating your own art.
0:00 - About Bruening
2:19 - How to Get Started on Social Media
3:06 - Leveraging Social Media as a Photographer
8:35 - What Performs Well on Instagram
13:08 - TikTok Best Practices
16:46 - Short Form Videos
19:57 - When Can I Start Posting Art?
21:23 - Building a Community with Your
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As AI and smartphone cameras get better and better, some people fear that professional photography might be a dying art and fruitless career. In this video, Michele Celentano takes the stage to explain those fears away and shares why she believes people will always pay for professional images.
0:00 - Introduction
2:05 - Your Brand
21:15 - Your Beliefs
50:50 - Final Thoughts
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