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WHAT IT TAKES to become a BOOK COVER PHOTOGRAPHER with Dave Wall

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with book cover photographer Dave Wall. With over 1,000 book covers to his name, Dave is one of the most sought-after crime and thriller book cover photographers in the world, and we talk about what it takes to do what he does, his process, stock photography and a whole lot more. If you've ever looked at a book cover and wondered how the picture came about, this gives a real insight into that world.

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Book cover of Essex Dogs, a novel by Dan Jones, showing a sword on a dark blue background
Silhouette of a figure walking past a lit pink and teal window at night
Narrow staircase lit in warm orange and cool blue light

IMAGINATION and CREATIVITY making the IMPOSSIBLE ... POSSIBLE with PHOTOSHOP | Uli Staiger

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with photographer and digital artist Uli Staiger and go behind the scenes of his work. Uli creates digital masterpieces that defy reality, and we talk about the what, the how and the why that goes into making them, from the imagination and creativity behind each idea to the Photoshop work that makes the impossible possible. It's a fascinating look at how one artist turns a concept into a finished picture.

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DEFINITELY check out Uli’s Bēhance page to see the ‘Making Of’ for his images …

Slideshow / Promo I made for Uli’s Guest Appearance

Composite of a woman in a long flowing gown on a moody cobbled street at night
Composite of a sailing boat on a flooded city street in front of a grand hotel
Composite of an old propeller plane on railway tracks in a snowy landscape

Photography Education and the LIGHTROOM HELP-DESK | Rob Sylvan

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with Rob Sylvan, photographer, camera expert, Canon product educator and author. Rob writes for Lightroom Killer Tips and is known as the Lightroom Help-Desk, so we talk about all things photography and Lightroom, including photography education. He also shares his tips for keeping your Lightroom organised and optimised, which is well worth hearing if your catalogue has grown over the years and become harder to manage.

links mentioned in the video:

Rob’s Website: robsylvan.com

Lightroom Killer Tips: lightroomkillertips.com

Rob Sylvan on Instagram: @sylvanworks

How to Print Course: ( LINK )

Omnicharge Portable Power Solutions: ( LINK )


HOW TO PRINT - The ULTIMATE Guide to Achieving the PERFECT PRINT

Watch this recording of a LIVE Broadcast following the launch of my long awaited HOW TO PRINT course for a Behind the Scenes look at what went into making the course content, tips, additonal learning and Q&A

Well my HOW TO PRINT course has officially launched, and I don't care whether it's right or wrong to say this but ... "I'm Bloomin Proud of myself"

As of today the course has over 7 hours of content which, I hasten to add, is the least amount of content that there will ever be as I'm looking forward to keeping this well and truly up to date for everyone that has and does enroll.

The support I've had has been incredible from close friends and people across the industry being willing, sometimes at short notice, to open their company doors and allow me in to do some filming and also them jumping on to a video conference to record an interview covering a certain topic relating to printing.

SPECIAL THANKS goes to Dominic Gurney from Epson UK who as well as freely sharing his vast knowledge has driven considerable mileage (more than once) to pass on some kit for me to use.

Everyone at Permajet for their constant support from Day 1 when I was planning this course. Inviting me into their offices, filming, lunch, paper, interviews and so much more. Outstanding!

Dr Chris Bai from BenQ whom I'm proud to call a friend and everyone at BenQ; always there and always willing to help and provide support. When I first met Dr Bai he said that his purpose was to educate me about colour and display technology and he sure has!

The BRILLIANT people at Digitalab who invited up to their offices for 2 days when I first started working on the course. Nothing was and is too much trouble for them and for that and all they do I am so incrediby grateful.

The great folks at Calibrite for helping out in so many ways providing kit, promotion, technical advice and information and always reaching out to see if I need any support.

Trevor Williams of West Street Picture Framing who opened his shop on a day it was ordinarily closed just so that I could do some filming of him showing how to correctly add a print onto backing board and add them into a mount for display.

MASSIVE thank you to everyone that has Pre Ordered the Course so far. I'm genuinely blown away at the response but also at the trust placed in me to provide a course that you're willing to hand over some of your hard earned money for. It is VERY much appreciated. (your course content will be available from 6pm UK today)

... and finally my wife Anne who does everything she can to make it easier for me to get on with getting on. Because of her support I don't have to think about anything other than getting this done and hand on heart I wouldn't have been able to get it finished and produced what I have without her.

This might sound a bit dramatic ... I mean it's 'only' a course that I've put together but heck, I've worked hard on this. I wanted to make this THE go-to course for printing so that others can get their share of the pleasure I get when seeing an image that you took the time and effort to get out and capture, retouch and finally hold in your hands.

"The ART doesn't end at the EDIT"

Capturing and Creating FINE-ART DREAM-LIKE IMAGES of the LANDSCAPE with Enrico Fossati

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I'm joined by fine art landscape photographer Enrico Fossati to go behind the scenes of his process for capturing and creating such incredible, dream-like images of the landscape. We talk about how he approaches both the capture and the retouching, and the artists who inspire his work, from fantasy illustrators such as John Howe, Alan Lee and Ted Nasmith to painters including Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Cole, Caspar David Friedrich and William Turner.

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Enricos’s Inspiration

Fantasy Illustrators:

John Howe , Allan Lee, Ted Nasmith, Les Edwards, Frank Franzetta,

Painters:

Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Cole, Edwin Church, Caspar David Friederich, William Turner … and many more

Jagged mountain peaks above a green valley under a moody grey sky
View from a rocky cave mouth over a green alpine valley and mountains
Green meadow and tree framed by the dark opening of a rocky cave
Waterfall flowing into a mossy forest stream lined with ferns
Waterfall spray catching light over a golden mountain valley

Uncovering MORE than PHOTOSHOP with Unmesh Dinda

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with Photoshop wizard and YouTuber Unmesh Dinda of PiXimperfect. We talk about how he started out, his process, the business side of what he does, teaching and dealing with negativity, with a few Photoshop goodies thrown in too. It's a chance to uncover more than just Photoshop, and to hear about everything that goes on behind the tutorials.

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Making FANTASY a REALITY with Commerical Photographer and Photoshop Artist Renée Robyn

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with commercial photographer and Photoshop artist Renée Robyn and discover how she creates her incredible fantasy art. We cover her ideas and concepts, the photography, the kit she uses and how it all comes together in Photoshop. Renée is an incredible talent with such a wonderful and refreshing attitude to being a creative, and it's a real pleasure to hear how she turns fantasy into reality.

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Woman with long red hair in a dark cloak standing on rocky ground under a stormy sky
Rider on a horse with flaming hooves galloping under a blue sky with bats
Woman in a long red dress walking across dark rocks as lava glows behind her
Portrait of a woman with curly hair in a draped gold gown against a warm orange backdrop
Two dancers leaping mid-air, a man in white and a woman in a flowing pink dress, in a dark green room

CAPTURING the POWER and BEAUTY of the NATURAL WORLD with Nick Page

LIVE Broadcast recording of a I chat with the incredible talent that is Landscape Photographer Nick Page, as we discuss his process for capturing the POWER and BEAUTY of the Natural World including Seascapes, Landscapes and Wildlife …

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with the incredible talent that is landscape photographer Nick Page. We talk about his process for capturing the power and beauty of the natural world, across seascapes, landscapes and wildlife. Nick also talks about his photography heroes, including Michael Shainblum, Enrico Fossati, Marc Adamus and David Thompson. It's a great conversation for anyone who loves being out in nature with a camera.

links mentioned in video:

Nick Page Website: ( LINK )

Nick Page on Instagram: @nickpagephotography ( LINK )

Nick’s Photography ‘Heroes’

How to Print Course - Pre Order ( LINK )

Huge wave exploding against dark coastal rocks under a moody sky
Supercell storm cloud with a lightning strike over a green grassy field
Sunbeams streaming through a misty forest onto mossy tree trunks
Long exposure of the sea draining into a rocky sinkhole on the shore at sunset
Rolling green and golden fields with a small tractor in soft light

MASTERCLASS in using LAYERS , BRUSHES and LAYER STYLES in PHOTOSHOP with Bert Monroy

This is the recording of a live broadcast where, by popular demand, we welcome back the incredible talent that is Bert Monroy. Bert takes us step by step through how to get the most out of layers, brushes, layer styles and more in Photoshop, and it really is a masterclass. Seeing how someone with his experience approaches these everyday tools is a great way to understand them better, and to see just how much they can do.

links mentioned in the video

Bert Monroy’s Website: bertmonroy.com

Bert Monroy’s YouTube Channel: youtube.com/bertmonroy

The HONEST REALITY of being a WORKING PHOTOGRAPHER in 2024 | Bert Stephani

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with commercial and editorial photographer and filmmaker Bert Stephani, an official Fujifilm X Photographer. We start with his process, his lighting, developing your own style and the importance of personal artistic projects, and then get into the honest reality of being a working photographer and still loving it. It's a refreshingly candid conversation for anyone who earns a living from photography, or hopes to.

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Bert’s Website: ( LINK )

Bert YouTube Channel: ( LINK )

Bert’s Newsletter Sign Up: ( LINK )

Instagram: @bertstephani ( LINK )

Facebook: ( LINK )

Woman in profile with her hair tied up, lit softly against a dark misty background
Boy in a white tunic drawing a bow and arrow against a misty teal background
Young girl with a long plait and arms folded in a white blouse in soft window light
Black and white photo of a woman's bare back as she sits by a window
Black and white silhouette of a dancer posing in a smoky hall with shafts of light