Pixology Magazine April 2023

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

  • Masking in Camera Raw: Learn to leverage the power of targeted adjustments in Camera Raw for Photoshop.
  • Soft Proofing in Lightroom Classic: Learn to simulate the appearance of a printed photo on your monitor display in Lightroom Classic.
  • Creative Blur Techniques: Get tips on fun techniques for blur effects in photography.
  • Using Collections: Go beyond folders by leveraging collections in Lightroom Classic.
  • Photo Story: Il Cielo Sopra Roma: Sometimes the best photo is in a direction you forgot to look.

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

GreyLearning Ultimate Event: Planning a Photo Trip

Registration is now open for the first in a series of live online GreyLearning Ultimate Events. The first event will be on the subject of “Planning a Photo Trip”, and will be presented live online on Wednesday, April 19th, from 1pm to 5pm Eastern Time.
What’s so “ultimate” about the “GreyLearning Ultimate Events”? Well, to start with they’re free to photographers who subscribe to my GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle (http://timgrey.me/atg99bundle). Recordings of all presentations will also available, so you can watch even if you can’t attend live, or review the presentations at any time. Importantly, these events leverage my extensive experience in photography, digital imaging, and more, to provide in-depth information to help you master the subject matter presented.
If you’re not a GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle subscriber, that’s OK! Non-subscribers can attend the live online event and access recordings of all presentations for just $20.
You can get all the details of this upcoming live online event here:
I look forward to helping photographers plan for fantastic photo trips with the first GreyLearning Ultimate Event, and I hope you’ll join me for this and future events.

Online Workshop: Mastering Targeted Adjustments in Lightroom Classic

In April I’ll be teaching an online workshop focused on helping you master the craft of applying targeted adjustments to your photos 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 four live online sessions of about two hours each, running from April 4th through the 13th (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12pm to 2pm Eastern Time). All sessions will be recorded so they can be reviewed at any time. If you’d like to learn to master the craft of optimizing your photos with targeted adjustments in Lightroom Classic, you can register to join me for this online workshop here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/online-workshop-mastering-targeted-adjustments-in-lightroom-classic

Pixology Magazine March 2023

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

  • Star Rating Strategy: Get tips on the benefits of defining star ratings for your photos in a way other than the “obvious” approach.
  • Understanding Process Versions: Learn about process versions in Camera Raw and Lightroom Classic, and how to ensure you have access to the latest adjustment features for your photos.
  • Choosing a Color Space: Learn what a working space color profile is, and how to make sure you’re using the right one for optimizing your photos.
  • Survey and Compare: See how you can compare photos quickly using the helpful survey and compare view options in Lightroom Classic.
  • Photo Story: Tricolor: Tips from a local in the Palouse helped me find a canola field with unique terrain, which led to an interesting photo.

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 February 2023

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

  • Watched Folder Import: Learn to automatically import photos into Lightroom Classic by simply adding them to a specified folder.
  • Lensbaby Effect: Recreate the unique look of a fun lens using Photoshop.
  • GoodSync Backup: Leverage the benefits of a synchronized approach to backing up your photos.
  • Storage Upgrade: Learn how to transition to a larger hard drive with Lightroom Classic.
  • Photo Story: Unexpected Waterfall: Luck and curiosity make up for a lack of planning on an unintended route.

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

Online Workshop: “Optimizing Photos in Adobe Photoshop”

In March I’ll be teaching an online workshop focused on helping you optimize your photos to perfection using Adobe Photoshop, 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 March 6th through the 17th. All sessions will be recorded so they can be reviewed at any time. If you’d like to learn to master the craft of optimizing your photos in Photoshop, you can register to join me for this online workshop here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/online-workshop-optimizing-photos-in-adobe-photoshop

Online Presentation: New Year’s Resolutions for Lightroom Classic

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in a live online presentation hosted by the B&H Photo Event Space, I will share “New Year’s Resolutions for Lightroom Classic”. During the presentation I’ll share tips to help you start the year off right with optimal settings and workflow practices. Along the way I’ll be happy to answer questions from those attending the live online presentation.

To register to join me for this fun and informative presentation (or to get access to a recording after the live presentation) please fill out the registration form here:

https://forms.gle/SsymAWTdxq2NbJHz9

Pixology Magazine January 2023

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

  • Resolutions for Organization: Get ideas for some New Years resolutions that will help you keep your photos more organized.
  • Choosing a Monitor: Learn about the key specifications to consider when choosing a new monitor display for your digital darkroom.
  • Counting Subjects in Photos: Discover a “hidden” tool in Photoshop that makes it easy to count the number of subjects in a photo.
  • The Quick Collection: Gain insights into a simple yet powerful feature in Lightroom Classic for grouping photos together.
  • Photo Story: Winter on the Merced: Read the story behind a photo captured during a winter workshop experience in Yosemite Valley.

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

Online Workshop: “Mastering Photo Optimization in Lightroom Classic”

In February 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 February 13th through the 24th. All sessions will be recorded so they can be reviewed at any time. 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-mastering-photo-optimization-in-lightroom-classic-2023-02

Pixology Magazine December 2022

The December 2022 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Hidden Develop Features: Learn about some of the powerful features of Lightroom Classic’s Develop module and Adobe Camera Raw that you may have missed because they are somewhat hidden.
  • Photo Gifts: Suggestions for photo gifts for yourself, another photographer, or someone else on your shopping list.
  • Depth Blur in Photoshop: A powerful filter in Photoshop enables you to produce impressive narrow depth of field effects for a photo with ease.
  • Beyond Your Comfort Zone: Use a “stretch goal” to expand and improve your photography.
  • Photo Story: Tulips in Vienna: Read about a trip without much of a plan that yielded photographic surprises.

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