Raising MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS through Photography - Nigel Thomas

This is the recording of a very open, honest and inspiring live chat with military veteran turned landscape photographer Nigel Thomas, as he shares his incredible story and how landscape photography has quite literally saved his life. From struggling with the anxiety of going out in public to hosting his first public photography exhibition, Nigel shares his experience with the sole purpose of raising awareness of mental health and ultimately helping others who may also be suffering.

links mentioned in the video:

Nigel Thomas on Facebook: @nigelthomasphotos ( LINK )

Nigel Thomas on Instagram: @nigelthomas17 ( LINK )

Book: Finding Calm in the Chaos: ( LINK ) (All proceeds to M.I.N.D.)

The Photography and Video Show Podcast - Episode 14 (Adobe Terms of Service, Subscriptions and the 39-45 Portraits Project)

Episode 14 of The Photography Show Podcast is NOW available to stream / download https://www.photographyshow.com/podcast and in this episode I was invited in to speak with host David McClelland (Technology Reporter and TV Presenter regularly seen on the BBC OneShow, Watchdog, Crimewatch and Rip-Off Britain) about the recent Adobe Terms of Use / Service and also the Lawsuit in the USA regarding Subscriptions.

Preparing for this I did A LOT of research and reading other Software Providers Terms of Use / Service made VERY interesting reading

In the latter part of the podcast episode we also discussed my 39-45 World War 2 Veterans Portraits Project and how / why it was the BIGGEST learning ground for me as a Photographer.

TRY THIS 🔥 Create a COLOURED LIGHTING EFFECT in LIGHTROOM

How to QUICKLY and EASILY create the Coloured / Gel Lighting Effect in Lightroom using Masks …

CREATING ARTISTIC MASTERPIECES using PHOTOSHOP and NO A.I. with Bert Monroy

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with Photoshop legend and artist Bert Monroy about how he creates his incredibly detailed masterpieces of art using Photoshop. Bert also gives us a look at how he uses traditional Photoshop techniques, with no AI at all, to create life-like realism and effects. Watching him work, you get a real sense of the skill behind every piece, and just how much is possible with traditional techniques alone.

•Watch on YouTube to see the LIVE chat as it happened ( LINK )

links mentioned in the video

Bert Monroy Website: bertmonroy.com ( LINK )

Bert Monroy YouTube Channel: ( LINK )

The Making of Times Square (Full Length Tutorial - 14 hours)

• Part 1: ( LINK )

• Part 2: ( LINK )

• Part 3: ( LINK )

Adobe SIMPLIFIED Terms of Service - June 18th 2024

Following the uproar over Adobe's updated Terms of Service, on Tuesday 18th June 2024 Adobe released a simplified version, written to explain what all of the legal terminology actually means. In this video I go through that simplified wording to help make sense of it, and of what it means in plain terms for anyone using Adobe's apps for their creative work.

RELEVANT LINKS:

Simplified Terms of Service: ( LINK )

Terry White Video: ( LINK )

Jason Levine on X: ( LINK )

Paul Trani on Instagram: ( LINK )

* Note: For the video released prior to this CLICK HERE

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.

links mentioned in the video:

Bert’s Website: ( LINK )

Bert YouTube Channel: ( LINK )

Bert’s Newsletter Sign Up: ( LINK )

Instagram: @bertstephani ( LINK )

Facebook: ( LINK )

Raising Mental Health Awareness - Through Photography

This past weekend I had the absolute homnour of having been asked to officially open a Landscape Photography Exhibition by Photographer Nigel Thomas in Kidwelly, West Wales ; an exhibtion that Nigel has worked on to help raise awareness of Mental Health …

“I am so grateful that photography, landscape photography in particualr, has become such an important element in my life. I have found a profound sense of peace and purpose. My journey into landscape photography qas not just a creative pursuit, but a therapeutic escape from the depths of severe depression and anxiety”

— Nigel Thomas

I can honestly say that I’ll NEVER forget this!

Throughout my career in this creative industry I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have presented at functions around the world. I’ve had some amazing experiences and made some amazing friends … and today I add to that!

A stunning body of work that has been instrumental in his recovery and my god, what a story he has to tell and is just so damn brave to do so.

It was an emotional rollercoaster of a day but it’s a ride I wouldn’t have missed.

Truly honoured. Truly blessed.

Adobe Terms of Service - June 2024 | FACTS NOT CLICKBAIT

Adobe updated their Terms of Service, and how this was done and the wording used caused quite a strong reaction across the internet. Some people took to posting videos with clickbait titles that served only to incite anger and spread unnecessary worry across the creative community, while gaining large view counts in the process. In this video I stick to the facts: what Adobe's clarification actually says, how it relates to the Terms of Service update of 10th June 2024, and where Adobe's privacy policy and its information on content analysis and machine learning fit in.

useful links

• Clarification on Adobe’s Terms of Service: ( LINK )

• What to know about Adobe’s Terms of Service Update (10th June 2024) ( LINK )

• Adobe Privacy Policy: ( LINK )

• Manage your Adobe Management Information Preferences: ( LINK )

• Adobe Content Analysis FAQ / How Adobe uses Machine Learning: ( LINK )

• Adobe General Terms of Use: ( LINK )

Adobe Express Hacks Every Photographer Should Know | Dave Clayton

Watch on YouTube for LIVE Chat Comments

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with graphic designer Dave Clayton and discover more about Adobe Express, the creative app for all. Dave shows how we can use it to quickly create graphics and social media posts, automate and schedule them, and add stylised captions to videos. Ultimately it's about helping us to be more creative, time efficient and productive, which is something any photographer sharing their work online can appreciate.

links mentioned in the video:

Adobe Express: (Access via Creative Cloud App on Desktop / Mobile) or: https://new.express.adobe.com

Dave Clayton’s Website: www.itsdaveclayton.com

Facebook: @itsdaveclayton

Instagram: @itsdaveclayton

Dave Clayton’s Newsletter Sign Up + FREE eBook Downloads: BIT.LY/INDESIGNBOOK

Nigel Thomas’ Landscape Photography Exhibition
Canolfan John Burns Centre, Kidwelly, Wales. SA17 5AB
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June 2024
10am - 5pm
email: nigetom@btinternet.com for more details

Ian Munro’s “Hope Foundation Dog Rescue” Fund Raiser: ( LINK )

Drawing and Animating Movie Magic with Oscar Nominated Artist and Director Aaron Blaise

This is the recording of a live broadcast special where I chat with Oscar-nominated animator and director Aaron Blaise. We talk about his career at Disney working on movies such as The Lion King, Pocahontas, Brother Bear and Aladdin, along with more recent animation projects and how he uses Photoshop to draw. We also go behind the scenes and get an exclusive look into his short film project, Snow Bear. It's a rare chance to hear from someone who has helped bring some of the best-loved animated films to life.

links mentioned in the video:

Aaron’s Website: creatureartteacher.com

Aaron’s Tutorials / Lessons: ( LINK )

Aaron’s Brushes and Texture Sets (Photoshop): ( LINK )

Aaron’s Art and Merchandise: ( LINK )

The Bear and the Hare - John Lewis Christmas Advert 2013: ( LINK )