Why digital black & white should be in your bag of tricks
By adding black and white conversion to your digital repertoire, you'll expand the times and locations where you'll be able to get usable shots. Continue reading →
View ArticleMaster Nik Software’s Silver Efex Pro 2
Jason has a new eBook and video training series for Nik Software's Silver Efex Pro 2.0 plug-in. Master the art of digital black and white with Jason's expert guides. Continue reading →
View ArticleCreative Outdoor Photography Workshop Wrap-Up
I just wrapped up a four-day workshop here in Colorado, where we explored creative outdoor photography. We started out by doing traditional landscape photography in Garden of the Gods, then we moved on...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Bethesda Fountain
Bethesda Fountain is one of the larger fountains in New York’s Central Park. I used a 25-second exposure to soften the water. I then converted the image to monochrome using Silver Efex Pro 2, where I...
View ArticleWindow to Your Soul
Here’s another image from my recent trip to Colonial Williamsburg. On our first morning at the historical area, this house immediately caught the attention of our group. We probably spent 15-20 minutes...
View ArticleMy Descent into Infrared, Part 2: Choosing a Conversion Type
It's hard to decide on an infrared filter conversion. In this post, I compare Super Color with a Deep Black IR conversion to highlight their differences and similarities. Continue reading →
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Phalaenopsis
Here’s a digital infrared image of a Phalaenopsis orchid captured with my converted Nikon 1 V1 and new 32mm f/1.2 1-Nikkor lens. This new lens delivers good bokeh even on the small CX-format sensor...
View ArticlePhoto: 21st Century Ghost Writer
I like experimenting with new (or new to me) techniques. Here’s a twist on a self-portrait that is pretty easy to do indoors. I used a 30-second exposure with my Nikon D810, and I only stayed in the...
View ArticleOnline Class: Master Monochrome with Silver Efex Pro 2
Join me Saturday, Sept. 5th online for a comprehensive look at black and white image processing using Silver Efex Pro 2 with Lightroom & Photoshop. When: 12-2pm US Mountain Daylight Time (UTC -6),...
View ArticlePOTD: Approaching Storm
Last week we took the workshop group to Key Biscayne, Florida to photograph the Cape Florida lighthouse. We had about 20 minutes to work with before a nasty thunderstorm rolled in. Tech Specs Nikon...
View ArticleUpcoming Online Photography Classes
Explore the art of digital monochrome, October 30th I’ve scheduled several online classes for the coming weeks. I hope you can join me online. Participants will be able to ask questions and will...
View ArticlePOTD: Monochrome with Luminar
Replacing Silver Efex Pro 2 with Luminar I’ve recently been adopting Skylum Software’s Luminar as a Photoshop plug-in to replace my aging Nik Collection. Don’t get me wrong, I still love Nik, but it’s...
View ArticlePOTD: Arches Long Exposure
I captured this image in Arches National Park last spring. I used a 38-second exposure via a 10-stop solid ND filter. I processed the image in Lightroom Classic CC and converted it to monochrome using...
View ArticleWhy digital black & white should be in your bag of tricks
By adding black and white conversion to your digital repertoire, you'll expand the times and locations where you'll be able to get usable shots. The post Why digital black & white should be in your...
View ArticleMaster Nik Software’s Silver Efex Pro 2
Jason has a new eBook and video training series for Nik Software's Silver Efex Pro 2.0 plug-in. Master the art of digital black and white with Jason's expert guides. The post Master Nik Software’s...
View ArticleCreative Outdoor Photography Workshop Wrap-Up
I just wrapped up a four-day workshop here in Colorado, where we explored creative outdoor photography. We started out by doing traditional landscape photography in Garden of the Gods, then we moved on...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Bethesda Fountain
Bethesda Fountain is one of the larger fountains in New York’s Central Park. I used a 25-second exposure to soften the water. I then converted the image to monochrome using Silver Efex Pro 2, where I...
View ArticleWindow to Your Soul
Here’s another image from my recent trip to Colonial Williamsburg. On our first morning at the historical area, this house immediately caught the attention of our group. We probably spent 15-20 minutes...
View ArticleMy Descent into Infrared, Part 2: Choosing a Conversion Type
It's hard to decide on an infrared filter conversion. In this post, I compare Super Color with a Deep Black IR conversion to highlight their differences and similarities. The post My Descent into...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Phalaenopsis
Here’s a digital infrared image of a Phalaenopsis orchid captured with my converted Nikon 1 V1 and new 32mm f/1.2 1-Nikkor lens. This new lens delivers good bokeh even on the small CX-format sensor...
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