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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS SPOTLIGHT ON IMPROVING YOUR IMAGE EDITING AND TECHNIQUES PHOTOGRAPHER DIGITAL WORKFLOW TIPS & TUTORIALS PhotographyBB ISSUE #26 - Mar. 2010 YOUR GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY online TANZANIA PHOTO SAFARI by Wayne Patola SOCIAL MEDIA LIGHTROOM 3 HOW TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS & LITTLE TWEAKS AND BIG WOWS PROMOTE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY! IN THE NEW LIGHTROOM 3 BETA 2 Plus: Digital Photography Techniques, Photoshop® CS4 Tutorials, and More! PhotographyBB Online Magazine From The Editor’s Desk Dave Seeram is the Editor in Chief for PhotographyBB Online Magazine. As the administrator of the PhotographyBB Website and Forums, Dave is also an experienced author of several Photoshop® Actions and Tutorials which can be found on http://www.PhotographyBB.com PhotographyBB Online Magazine Issue Twenty-Six: Year Three... elcome to the 26th Edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine. This edition marks the kick off for our third year of publication. It’s been quite a journey, and I hope you have all been Wenjoying it with us, and learning something new along the way. This year promises to be an exciting one, as we have some new contributing authors, new content, and some surprises in store. I’ve been receiving a lot of requests for information not only on photography, but on being a “photographer” also. Today’s world brings many opportunities for amateurs, professionals, and aspiring professionals, which is why we have two new series’. The first is a series on Social Media for Photographers by Mike Frye, who will be showing us what social media options are out there, and how photographers can make use of them to connect with others, participate in the photo-community, and even promote their own photography. Additionally, I am putting together a series for those interested in becoming photographer / entrepreneurs. I touched on things lightly in last month’s edition, and I’ll be going into more detail which will (hopefully) be of assistance to those considering making the move from amateur to professional. In our software columns, we have a very special look (in detail) at the new face of Lightroom 3. John Ogden, our Lightroom expert, shows us the little tweaks and major WOWS that the new Lightroom 3 Beta 2 has to offer. Additionally, Jennifer Farley has a killer Photoshop tutorial to use real life photos to mimic the look of miniature models. For those of you who have questions about file types, Jay Livens breaks down the features, advantages and disadvantages of the RAW vs JPEG file formats. Grady Layman continues the Portraiture 101 series with a look at creating motion in your portrait work, while Jason Anderson joins us this month for a look at his top 5 tips for better landscape photography. Also, Jon Ayres has some wonderful tips to help you get the most out of your travel photography, with some unique considerations many photographers fail to think about before heading out on a trip. These are three great features you won’t want to miss! In our “Photographer’s Library” series, Gareth Glynn Ash reviews a fantastic book for any photographer, Creative Night: Digital Photography Tips & Techniques by Harold Davis. You’ll see some awe-inspiring examples of Harold’s work, which will hopefully compel you to check out the book. We also have two talented guest authors this month; Wayne Patola who whisks us off on a photo-safari to Tanzania, and John Gasca in our spotlight seat with a look at his remarkable photography. I would also like to mention that this edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine is dedicated to the memory of Beryl, the wife of our friend and PhotographyBB Forums moderator, Chris Styles (aka Nobby) in celebration of her life and those who she touched. I hope you enjoy the first edition of our third year in publication, my thanks to the team for another fabulous issue. Grab your tea / coffee, and enjoy! Dave Seeram Editor and Publisher Page 2 Page PhotographyBB Online Magazine PhotographyBB YOUR GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY online Contributing Authors CREDITS DAVE SEERAM is the Editor of the PhotographyBB Online Website, PhotographyBB Forums, and Editor/Publisher EDITORIAL: of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine. Dave is also a Dave Seeram, Editor in Chief digital photography and Photoshop enthusiast. Priscilla Ko, Creative Concepts and Design JON AYRES is a digital photographer from the United States, now living in Moscow. He enjoys photography, WEB TEAM: writing, and history. Jon has been involved in writing, Dave Seeram, Web Design & Publishing, Admin digital art and photography for over 30 years and is a Kenneth Fagan, Site Moderator, Challenges Admin published photographer and author. Chris, Greg, Site Moderator JASON ANDERSON is a photographer, shooting primarily PUBLISHING: with Canon gear. His philosophy about photography is Dave Seeram, Publisher & Author learning through the sharing of knowledge, and enjoys Jon Ayres, Contributing Writer both the art of photography as well as his written pur- Kenneth Fagan, Contributing Writer suits. Jason is also operates CanonBlogger.com and the John Ogden, Contributing Writer Learning Digital Photography podcast. Jennifer Farley, Contributing Writer JENNIFER FARLEY Jennifer Farley is a design instructor Jason Anderson, Contributing Writer based in Ireland, and is the founder of Laughing Lion Gareth Glynn Ash, Contributing Writer Design - a small design studio offering graphic and web Grady Layman, Contributing Writer design services, illustration and professional training in Jay Livens, Contributing Writer Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and InDesign. Mike Frye, Contributing Writer MIKE FRYE is a talented photographer as well as avid ON THE COVER: blogger and social networking guru. Mike loves sharing Dave Seeram, Cover Layout and Design knowledge, and showcasing talented photographers Priscilla Ko, Cover Design & Consultation through his photography blog. Cover Image, Courtesy of Wayne Patola GRADY LAYMAN is our resident portraiture specialist who always strives to create unique photographs. Never placing restraints on creativity, Grady enjoys hard work HOW TO CONTACT PHOTOGRAPHYBB ONLINE: and collaborating with other creative people. If you would like to contact PhotographyBB Online, please email: [email protected] or write: JAY LIVENS is a computer guy a heart who loves digital photography, working with Linux, and running his own PhotographyBB personal blog. Jay is our go-to guy for all things techni- #331 - 6540 Hastings St. cal relating to digital photography and computers. Burnaby, B.C. V5B 4Z5 CANADA JOHN OGDEN is an award winning London based digital artist and photographer. John lectures on Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom to adult learners in Further Education, is an Adobe Certified Instructor, and member of NAPP. ARTICLE SUBMISSION: To submit an article, or to request an article submission, GUEST CONTRIBUTORS THIS MONTH: please email [email protected] with your Wayne Patola - Photography Around the World name, email address, and a brief description of your John Gasca - Spotlight Interview article and ideas. We look forward to hearing from you. Page 3 Page PhotographyBB Online Magazine Social Media for Photographers SOCIAL NETWORKING AND SELF-PROMOTION TECHNIQUES FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER / ENTREPRENEUR PHOTOGING AND FACEBOOKERS: By Mike Frye the process of creating the album, choosing the name for the album, and then uploading photographs to the album. When you are done, the photos will appear, offering you an opportunity to comment on each. Select “Save Changes” at the bottom and the photos you uploaded will appear within the newly create album including any comments you made. This feature on Facebook is right up the As a resource for photographers on the Internet, photographer’s alley. It is the function that allows you Facebook is a powerhouse filled with potential to show to those who you have connected with the for reaching others with your photographic work, hard work that you have done in a very ordered and thoughts, and writing. By utilizing the many functions structured way. and applications found in its multi-tabbed and multi-linked environment, the photographer can make connections with other photographers, share Websites photographic resources, and present their work to Many photographers in this day and age have those who they come in contact with from all over the some type of website or blog to present their craft world. Simply put, Facebook is well worth your time if and/or write about the work they are doing. Another you are seeking to interface with others at every level function of Facebook is the ability to list your website in the photographic community. on your Profile page. Many of the people that you will connect with will surf to these when they are listed, so There are several specific functions and that they can find out more about who you are and applications that the photographer will find very what you are doing. beneficial when using Facebook. Only a few will be highlighted in this article. We would encourage you To include your website, blog, or photo blog on to seek out other functions as you become familiar your Profile page, simply select the “Info” Tab on your with this really wonderful social network. Profile page and find “Contact Information”. Wave your mouse within the box that contains your information The “Photo” Tab and you will see a link appear titled “Edit”. The first function is found on your Profile Page. Click that link and scroll to the bottom of the It is the “Photo” Tab. It seems natural to look at this “Contact Information” box. There you will find particular application first in Facebook. After all, we “Websites”. Type the link for your website, blog, or are photographers. photo blog into the box next to it. Remember to include “http://”, so that the link will function properly The application under this tab allows you upload in the Information Box on your Profile Page.