Pixology Magazine December 2023

The December 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Understanding Bit Depth: Some (relatively) basic math illustrates a key image quality issue.
  • Point Color Adjustment: Exercise detailed control to optimize specific ranges of colors.
  • Catalog Management: Learn to manage the catalog and related files in Lightroom Classic.
  • Gradient Upgrade: Leverage the flexibility of the updated Gradient tool in Photoshop.
  • Photo Story: Risky Pixels: Excitement for a unique photographic perspective put my camera at risk.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

Course Published: Photoshop for Photographers

I have published the final lessons for my comprehensive new “Photoshop for Photographers” video course. The last chance to get this course for just $69 will be tomorrow (Friday, December 8, 2023). After that the price will increase to $99.

This course include in-depth lessons (that will help photographers master the use of Photoshop for optimizing their photos. You’ll learn how to configure Photoshop to best suit your workflow and preferences, how to make use of Camera Raw to optimally process your raw captures, and learn techniques for image cleanup, targeted adjustments, creative effects, and much more.

The “Photoshop for Photographers” course is included at no additional charge in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle (http://timgrey.me/atg99bundle), but is also available as a standalone course. You can get more details about the course on the GreyLearning website here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/photoshop-for-photographers-2024

Pixology Magazine November 2023

The November 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Optimal White Balance: Learn to achieve an optimal balance of colors in a photo.
  • Checking for Sensor Dust: Learn how to determine whether your camera’s sensor is in need of a cleaning.
  • Watermarking in Lightroom Classic: Learn how to add a text or graphic watermark when sharing photos.
  • Collections in Bridge: Learn to organize beyond folders in Adobe Bridge.
  • Photo Story: S-Curve Road: Sometimes photos are found beyond where your lens is pointed.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

Pixology Magazine October 2023

The October 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Solar Eclipse Preparation: Prepare for success photographing a solar eclipse.
  • Zoom Settings in Lightroom Classic: Learn about options for viewing photos close or wide or anything in between.
  • Top Ten Starburst Tips: Get insights into creating and controlling a starburst effect in photography.
  • HDR Panoramas: Learn how to merge bracketed sets of exposures for a composite panorama in a single step.
  • Photo Story: Orca Pod: Sometimes the right equipment in photography can make an unexpected difference.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

LIVE NOW! 5DayDeal Photography Bundle 2023

The 5DayDeal Photography Bundle 2023 is now live, featuring $2,000+ in retail value for only $98!

The 5DayDeal Photography Bundle 2023 includes content to help you capture better photos and process those images to perfection.

Just Remember: The 5DayDeal really is only available for five days, from October 12th to the 17th. So don’t hesitate, get the bundle now!

The bundle includes courses on many different aspects of photography, from compositions, nature photography, panorama photography, photographing people, and much more. There are also courses to help you master unique ways to optimize your photos, such as with a cinematic approach or with complex software tools to maximize the control you can exercise over your photos.

There are also presets, bonus content, and other products included in the bundle. And you can choose to upgrade your bundle to include additional great resources that will help you in your photography.

Get the 5DayDeal Photography Bundle 2023 HERE!

Online Consultations in October

During the month of October I’ll be offering one-on-one online consultations for photographers at a discounted rate. The normal rate is $200 per hour, but during October we’re reducing that price to $150 for a one-hour consultation.

Consultations can cover Lightroom Classic (including cleaning up a messy catalog), Photoshop, the PhotoPills app, backing up your photos, image critiques, photography, and more. I’m happy to answer questions, demonstrate concepts and techniques, and otherwise give you the assistance you’re looking for.

The online sessions will be conducted via Zoom, so you can share your screen to show me the issues you’re facing, I can share my screen for demonstrations, and of course we can talk about your questions and issues along the way.

You can use this link to check for available consultation times:

https://calendly.com/timgreyphoto/60-minute-consultation-ultimate?month=2023-10

Pixology Magazine September 2023

The September 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Being Deliberate in Photography: Get tips for being more deliberate in your approach to capturing great photographs.
  • Top Ten Black & White Effects: Learn about creative effects for black and white images.
  • Exporting from Lightroom Classic: Discover the many options available for exporting copies of your photos from Lightroom Classic.
  • Brush Flow and Opacity: Learn about the key difference (and the similarities) between the Opacity and Flow settings for brushes in Photoshop.
  • Photo Story: South Stack: Read the story of seeking out a photo opportunity with the help of a notable local.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

Additional Session for Palouse Photo Workshop

I’m happy to announce that we are adding a third session for my Palouse Photo Workshop in 2024, since we have already sold out the two sessions that had already been scheduled. The additional workshop session will be held June 24-28, 2024.

The Palouse is a photographer’s paradise, featuring beautiful rolling hills planted with wheat, canola, and other crops; weathered old barns; and so much more.

This all-inclusive workshop features five full days of photography. All you need to do is get yourself to Pullman, Washington, and we’ll take care of everything else during the workshop. That includes your own hotel room, meals, transportation to our photo locations, and my expert instruction helping you capture beautiful photographs in this incredible area that I’ve been visiting for more than a decade.

You can review all the details of my Palouse Photo Workshops for 2024 here:

https://www.timgreyphoto.com/tim-grey-workshops-palouse-2024

Presenting at Photoshop Virtual Summit 5

I’m pleased to announce that I will be presenting at the upcoming Photoshop Virtual Summit 5, which will run from October 30th to November 3rd, and you can attend this online event for free!

The Photoshop Virtual Summit 5 will feature 40 classes from 20 instructors, including myself. My presentation topics for this event will be “Mastering Noise Reduction” and “Complex Layer Masks”.

You can sign up for a free pass for the Photoshop Virtual Summit 5, and learn about the benefits of upgrading to a VIP Pass, by following this link:

https://timgrey.me/pvs5

Online Workshop: “Optimizing Photos in Lightroom Classic”

In October I’ll be teaching an online workshop focused on helping you optimize your photos to perfection in Lightroom Classic, with the opportunity to get your questions answered directly from me both during the live online class sessions and via follow-up email.

The workshop will include six live online sessions of about two hours each, running from October 16th through the 27th. All sessions will be recorded so they can be reviewed at any time and even downloaded for offline review.

If you’d like to learn to master the craft of optimizing your photos in Lightroom Classic, you can register to join me for this online workshop here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/online-workshop-optimizing-photos-in-lightroom-classic-october-2023