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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 Did you find these tips helpful? Let us know in the Comments section, below. Sponsored by
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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 Watch more presentations from
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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 Watch more presentations from
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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 Sponsored by