Follow On My Switch to Topaz DeNoise and Sharpen
A couple of weeks ago I released a video called "I was wrong" (about my Noise Reduction and Sharpening workflow). In the video I explained my photography evolution from landscapes to wildlife and how I was always telling people I don't use noise reduction or...
Coming Clean on What I Really Do With My Photos
Recently I had a MAJOR revelation about photography and what most people enjoy about it. It's something that, as I think back over the years, people have been telling me over and over again in subtle ways - but I never paid attention. Lately, as I was creating my...
I was wrong about noise reduction and sharpening
In this video I go over why I was wrong about noise reduction and sharpening tools, especially when you combine them with your wildlife photography. I'll go over some ways that I used to work and then mention the tools that I do use. Also, if you choose to purchase...
My First 4 Weeks with the Sony Alpha 1
It's been about a month since I got the Sony a1 (Alpha 1) camera and I wanted to give my first thoughts on it. I'll start off by saying I've never had a bigger smile on my face after shooting with a camera than this one. For some one like me, a wildlife and landscape...
Solved! My Photo Opens in the Wrong App
This video is just as much of a public service announcement as it is a quick tutorial. I often hear from people who say their photos open in the wrong application. This quick video will help you fix that. https://youtu.be/nKieZc8hf-4
Practical Joke… Or Practical Tips?
Today is known as April Fool's Day in many areas so I thought we could have a little fun with some practical jokes in Photoshop and Lightroom, but at the same time you'll learn a few tips and tricks you can use in your everyday photo editing....
How to Batch Apply Presets in Lightroom Classic
Hi. Lightroom has a number of ways to apply presets. But a popular question I get is how do I apply presets to multiple photos at once. In this video we'll look at 3 ways to Batch apply presets across many photos at once. Enjoy! Click here to download the free sample...
First Thoughts on the Sony Alpha 1 Bird Eye Focus
Last week I did a dedicated video on the Sony Alpha 1's 30 Frames Per Second (FPS) feature (link). This week I wanted to share my first thoughts on the bird eye auto focus feature. NOTE: Download sample photo is no longer available. One thing I keep getting asked...
The Sony a1 Insane Frame Rate
My first thoughts on the Sony a1 Frame Rate. Also Click Here check out Mark Galer's Sony videos for a full 1 hour camera setup. https://youtu.be/Ef5_PvG3s8g
What’s New in the Photoshop March 2021 Update
Hi everyone. Adobe released a small "March 2021" update to Photoshop today so I wanted to give you a quick review of what they added. Also, here are some links mentioned in the video: For more info on Enhance Details:...
Get Through 1500 Photos in 15 Minutes
Hi everyone! This week I've got something a little difference. I recently had to get through over 1500 photos and filter them down to something manageable to look at. So I figured I'd record my thoughts on how I did it in case you have to get through a big shoot too. ...
Photoshop Tips to Make Your Wildlife Stand Out
Hi everyone! This week I've got a great technique to help your wildlife photos really stand out. Earlier in the week I went to photograph bald eagles and Osprey around a lake here in Florida. This technique was used on nearly every one of my keepers from the trip, and...