Photographing at or through glass can be extremely challenging when it comes to dealign with reflections ESPECIALLY without having a Polarising Filter to hand. HOWEVER Reflection Removal now in Photoshop (Camera Raw) does a GREAT JOB removing them!
Check out the Adobe Blog for more details: ( LINK )
Selections in Photoshop are getting Quicker and Easier.
Now in Photoshop Beta not only is there SELECT PEOPLE but also ATTRIBUTES including items such as Upper Clothing, Lower Clothing, Accessories and so on ...
There’s something special about heading out with your camera (or iPhone as it was for me) when a storm is brewing. It’s that mix of excitement, unpredictability, and the chance to capture nature at its wildest and recently, I had the chance to photograph two big storms—Storm Bert and Storm Darragh.
First up was Storm Bert on the seafront at Lyme Regis with my good mate Steve Healy.
Lyme’s one of those places that looks stunning in any weather, but during a storm it really is next level.
The wind and rain was relentless, whipping around us as we walked along the seafront. The waves were smashing into the harbor wall, sending spray high into the air. At one point, I got completely drenched from the knees down (see photo below) by a rogue wave, but hey it’s all part of the fun, right?
I used my iPhone 15 Pro Max with the Lightroom Camera app, and honestly, it was spot on. The light was constantly changing, but using the phone to capture it was a breeze (no pun intended).
We took some time out for a bit of shelter and grabbed a coffee in the seafront Café, SWIM and it just so happened that on ther next table were a couple of people who had a dog, and well …
I couldn’t resist grabbing a photograph with my iPhone
I edited the portrait quickly in Lightroom on my iPhone and then showed the owners, who loved it and asked if I’d send it to them.
This again showed to me how powerful a mobile workflow is; being able to take a photograph and immediately edit it and sent it, I find so bloomin’ exciting!
A few days later, Storm Darragh rolled in, and this time, it was off to West Bay with my friend Brian Dukes.
If you know West Bay, you’ll know those golden cliffs are absolutely stunning, but throw in a storm and it’s a whole different scene.
Brian and I spent most of the time trying to keep our footing while scouting for the best angles but oddly the sea wasn’t as rough as we’d expected it to be and we actually spent more time on the other side of the harbor.
Here’s the thing about photographing storms: it’s not just about the pictures. It’s the whole experience—being out in the elements, feeling the wind batter you, hearing the roar of the waves, and just soaking it all in (sometimes literally!).
For me, it’s also about the people you share it with. Steve and Brian are brilliant company, and there’s something about laughing at each other while dodging waves that makes the day even better.
If you’re thinking of heading out to photograph a storm, do it. Just make sure you’re prepared (waterproofs are a must … as I have well and truly learned), keep an eye on the tides, and embrace the chaos. The photos are a bonus!
I’m really happy with the keepers from both Storm Bert and Storm Darragh but honestly, the best bit was just being there watching the storm do its thing.
Can’t wait for the next one. Bring it on!
Watch the recording of this LIVE Broadcast as I chat with Photographer and Creator Hugo Korhonen and discover how Photography has Positively Impacted his life and how through the healing power of self expression he captures STUNNING photographs of Nature.
Hugo also shares his advice on Social Media for Photographers,concentrating specifically on Instagram.
Hugo Korhonen website: ( LINK )
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The Saturday Creative (Hugo’s Newsletter): ( LINK )
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Designed for use with Mobile Phones, the Wireless Micro from RØDE is incredibly small, VERY easy to use and has great audio quality!
Check out the RØDE Wireless Micro on Amazon: ( LINK )
Watch the recording of this LIVE Broadcast as I chat with Professional High End Portrait Retoucher Pratik Naik about his process, tips and techniques, the future of retouching, getting hired and a whole lot more …
Pratik’s website: solsticeretouch.com
Pratik’s Retouching Course “The Retouching Series” : ( LINK )
Instagram: @solsticeretouch
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The BEST way to LEARN PHOTOSHOP is by combining multiple techniques and tools to see how they work and compliment each other. Follow along as I work on this out of camera photograph of a Supercar and turn it into something completely different.
In this video I go through a complete Portrait Retouching Workflow in Lightroom on my iPad …
Watch the recording of this LIVE Broadcast as I chat with Fine Art Photographer, Nikon Ambassador and Recipient of the Computerworld Smithsonian Award in Media Arts & Entertainment” Vincent Versace and discuss life as a Photograper, finding your style, the art of post production and more ...
Vincent’s Website: versacephotography.com
Vincent on Instagram: @vincent_versace
Vincent’s Workshops: versacephotography.com/workshops
The Background Eraser Tool in Phtoshop is INCREDIBLY POWERFUL at maintaining the shape and highlights of glass objects when compositing.
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