Are You Current On Your Version Of Adobe Photoshop?

I just read an open letter to Adobe that Scott Kelby has written and posted recently on his blog that may be of interest to any of you who are not working in Adobe Photoshop CS5. Adobe's possible plans for the next update are if you are not in the most current version of Adobe Photoshop, you may be paying the full list price for any upgrades when you want to go to the next version. No more hanging back with an older version of CS2 or CS3 and then saying I get caught up when the next version comes out.... If you don't do this, it might cost more than you planned to upgrade, so you better get upgraded now before it's to late. It's no surprise to me that Adobe needs to do this to keep users current as I constantly see people using versions that are several years old. Scott, who represents over 70,000 professional users as president of NAPP, has asked Adobe to give us more warning on this, but to be safe, you better update to CS5 before the next version makes it way to the public. I have always taught that Photoshop is one software that you don't want to get behind on as all available training on older versions almost completely disappears when the new version comes out. If you want to be working on a older version of Microsoft Office, or an older email program, that's fine, but not when it comes to Photoshop.... So if you don't want a possible higher upgrade cost.... Get upgraded today.... If you snooze on this.... Don't say you weren't told....

Upcoming Programs

     Lots of programs coming up...  This month I will be doing a 3-hour Canon Explorers of Light program at PPR on October 27. Hope those of you in the Atlanta Area can join me there. Space is limited and I understand it's almost full now, so please let  PPR know if you are attending. Got some nice door prizes from onOne, Nik, Adobe, Lensbaby, X-rite, Hoodman, and Triple Scoop Music.

      I will be in Orlando on October 21st speaking along with photographer Mark Maio at the Ophthalmic Photographers' Societies Annual conference sponsored by Adobe. The afternoon workshop will be a hands-on computer class where attendees can work on files along with us...

     On November 7th, I will be doing another Canon Explorers of Light Program in Boston for the Commercial-Industrial Photographers of New England. CPINE has invited ASMP members and local photography students to join in on this 2-hour long evening program. Hope you can join in...  Look forward to seeing you there.

Art Institute Of Atlanta-Decatur Exhibit

           After a few months of preparation, my first solo fine art exhibit is now open at the Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur. I am very excited about this show as it coincides with Atlanta Celebrates Photography month. This exhibit entitled "Shape and Shadow" is sponsored by Canon Explorers Of Light. It is a collection of 20 of my multi-image illustrations of both studio and architectural subjects. I printed all the work myself and had the expertise of Digital Picture here in Atlanta to handle the final image mounting. Big thanks to Steve Inglima of Canon, along with Angus Galloway and Nicole Jacobs of the Art Institute of Atlanta for making all this happen for me. The show will be up for the next two months with a reception set for Friday Oct 28th from 6-9 at the AIA Galley in Decatur. For those of you who are in Atlanta, I hope to see you there.      

             I will also be doing a 3 hour program sponsored by Canon at Professional Photo Resources on digital photography on Thursday the 27th that is open to all, but space is limited and is filling up fast. If you would like to attend the program at PPR, please RSVP them soon. I will do additional programs at AIA for the students and faculty during the show as well. I hope you can find time to visit the exhibition during the next two months. For more info visit the Atlanta Celebrates Photography guide site at   http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/762

       http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/762

Maui Photo Festival 2011

        On thing I do a lot more of these days is teach at photography festivals. Just getting back from a week at the Maui Photo Festival. Always a great time there. Terrie, Beth, and Zane alway put on a great show. This year was no exception. It was held again at the Hyatt Resort in Kaanpali Beach which is beautiful area on the west side of Maui. First day while we had some free time, photographers Eddie Tapp, Jack Reznicki, Jay Fletcher and myself had a snorkeling day. It was documented by Eddie and he has posted it to Vimeo... Pretty Funny...  Take a look by clicking on this link.  

             

                                 http://vimeo.com/28203578   

Having fun with Eddie's Canon D10 waterproof camera.

Opening Night at the Maui Photo Festival 2011.

Attendees shooting Hula Dancers at sunset.

Last year I shot 16 gigs of raw files on these dancers. Tried not to overshoot this time.

Photographer Lewis Caryle set up some nice food sets to practice photographing on. Slipped in a few exposures with the Canon 90mm tilt/shift lens.

I was ready for a nice lunch after this class.

Jack Reznicki demonstrated his lighting techniques on photographing children.

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Every morning, Jack and I would meet for breakfast by the pool, The hungry birds would wait above us in standby until we were finished so they could dive right in.

Sometimes they wouldn't  wait

This one was especially attracted to chocolate muffins

The light was always changing out there...    One minute it would look like this....

Then an hour later it would look like this.....

Any time spent in Maui with friends is a good time..... Aloha....

Webinar With Nik Software & X-Rite

On September 14 I will be doing a webinar sponsored by Nik Software and X-Rite Color Management on problem solving techniques in digital imaging. Register for this free event at:

http://xritephoto.com/ph_learning.aspx?action=webinars&eventid=1015&eventdateid=4806

Topics will include:

• Calibrating and profiling camera, monitor, and printer for complete color management using X-Rite ColorChecker Passport, ColorMunki Display, and ColorMunki Photo
• Using HDR Efex Pro to process multiple exposures
• Working with Viveza 2 to control luminosity and contrast
• Using Silver Efex 2 to create stunning black and white