Simulate Drag Shutter Effect in Photoshop
Sometimes I want to “dress-up” an otherwise decent photo to create something special. Of course its always better to have a strategy for this at the time of the shoot, but often one doesn’t have time, or resources, or one re-visits an image and just...
Build Custom Backdrops for a Glamour Image in Photoshop
Hi all, I’d like to share some images from one of my workshops on Classic Glamour Photography at Paul’s Photo in Torrance. We had an especially good workshop with a wonderful model, Heather Lynn Mayer – we had a blast! I want to share with you the...
3 Tips for More Exciting Portraits
I was asked to make a presentation for the Big Photo Show here in Los Angeles recently. The idea was to provide something very basic for an amateur photo-enthusiast audience. I usually do presentations, seminars, and workshops for more advanced or professional...
False Color Technique
New Digital Photography Lighting Technique Hi all, Its been a very busy time for me & I haven’t had as much time to spend on the blog as I’d like. However, as we are entering the middle of Spring and really, in Los Angeles anyway, we are about to enter...
Color to B&W and Beyond
Here is a new video tutorial that examines various methods of B&W conversion in Photoshop using two images – first this very colorful shot of a sunflower: I examine a few different methods of converting this image and finally arrive at the following version using...Up Coming Events
Bobbi Lane and Lee Varis, Fuji-X Photographers, are hosting the Venice Carnival Photo Tour for a seven day event that includes photographing the amazing costumes and an exploration of this gorgeous city.It’s an extraordinary event, and we will help you capture the fun and revelry along with the rich architecture and the splendid light.
This is Bobbi’s 13th and Lee’s 10th time photographing Venice Carnival and we have made many friendships with the top models with their elaborate costumes. We arrange private shoots with the costumers, including the opportunity to photograph them in a gondola. Lighting is of great importance, and we provide extensive instruction in both natural lighting, and working with flash. This is essential for the dawn shoots of costumers at St. Mark’s Square, combining flash with the background to create stunning and magical effects.
Join us on a magical photo adventure, designed especially for beginners featuring Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar Fair, Ranthambhore, and Udaipur. Begin your visual odyssey at the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra, capturing its timeless beauty and intricate details bathed in the soft hues of sunrise. Experience the wild beauty of Ranthambhore, with its majestic tigers and diverse wildlife providing unparalleled photo opportunities. In the Pink City of Jaipur, explore the opulent palaces and bustling markets, where the vibrant colors and architecture beg to be photographed. Move on to the Pushkar Fair, a kaleidoscope of Rajasthani culture, where camels, traders, and traditions blend seamlessly, offering an array of captivating shots. Conclude your journey in Udaipur, the ‘Venice of the East’. with beautiful palaces around Lake Pichola. Throughout your adventure, rest assured that your comfort and safety are our top priorities, with accommodations in the best hotels and dining in top-rated restaurants, ensuring a worry-free and enriching experience for every guest.
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