Survey Results: Should Subject Face Left or Right?

The results are in for my fun–and certainly not scientific–poll asking photographers whether a subject in a photo should point toward the left or toward the right.

This survey was inspired by a question featured in my Ask Tim Grey eNewsletter, which focused on the recommendation that in bird photography it is best to have the bird facing left rather than right.

My answer in part explained that I personally find that I prefer the subject facing right rather than left, so I was a little amused to find that those who think the subject should face left were in the minority (less than 18%!). Or maybe I influenced the responses by stating my preference in my answer?

In any event, without further ado, here are the survey results:

Free Article: Solar Eclipse Preparation

There will be a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, visible to much of North America, and I have a free resource to help you prepare to observe and photograph this event.

The October 2023 issue of my Pixology magazine for photographers included an article with tips on preparing to photograph a total solar eclipse. I’m making that full issue of Pixology available free of charge, so that all photographers can make the most of the upcoming total solar eclipse if they’ll be in an area where it will be visible.

You can get the free issue of Pixology here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/solar-eclipse-preparation-free

Image Credit: Petr Mašek – Adobe Stock (stock.adobe.com)

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

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

Palouse Photo Workshops in 2024

I am happy to announce that I will be leading two photography workshops in the remarkable Palouse region of eastern Washington State in 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.

The two workshop sessions will be offered during these dates:

Session 1: June 10-14, 2024 (arrive on the 9th, depart on the 15th)
Session 2: June 17-21, 2024 (arrive on the 16th, depart on the 22nd)

Each 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

 

Pixology Magazine July 2023

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

  • AI Generative Fill: Get the details about a new beta feature of Photoshop you can use to generate image contents based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
  • Top Tips for Reviewing Photos: Review ten tips for reviewing photos to identify favorites versus outtakes.
  • Soft Proofing in Photoshop: Learn how to simulate the appearance of a printed photo on your monitor display using Photoshop.
  • Assembling a Panorama: Find out how easy it can be to assemble a composite panorama in Lightroom Classic or Camera Raw.
  • Photo Story: Bow Wave: Get the story behind the capture of a photo of a challenging subject that was constantly changing

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: The Power of PhotoPills

Registration is now open for my next live online GreyLearning Ultimate Events, focused on “The Power of PhotoPills”. The live online event will be on Wednesday, June 21st, from 1pm to 5pm Eastern Time.

The PhotoPills app for iOS and Android mobile devices provides photographers with a variety of powerful planning tools. With this app you can calculate equivalent exposure settings, such as when adding a solid neutral density filter. You can calculate depth of field with precision, including being able to take into account the effect of hyperfocal distance. You can plan for the specific position of the sun and moon, both for planning for light and for including the sun or moon in the frame with a key subject. And there is so much more to explore in PhotoPills beyond these powerful features!

All GreyLearning Ultimate Events are included at no additional cost in 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.

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:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/greylearning-ultimate-event-the-power-of-photopills-june-2023

I look forward to helping photographers make the most of the remarkable PhotoPills app with this upcoming GreyLearning Ultimate Event!

Pixology Magazine June 2023

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

  • Gradient Map Creativity: Learn how you can use a Gradient Map adjustment in Photoshop for creative effects such as black and white, duotone, split toning, and more.
  • Top Ten Keywording Tips: Get tips on making the most of keywords to help you find photos fast and get reminded of the contents of an image.
  • AI Noise Reduction: Discover the new feature of Camera Raw (for Photoshop) and Lightroom Classic that leverages artificial intelligence for noise reduction.
  • Extending the Frame: Learn techniques for extending the frame of a photo in Photoshop, such as when a subject is too close to the edge of the frame.
  • Photo Story: Shadows and Stairs: Get the story behind a somewhat abstract photo captured in a “hidden” corner of Rome, Italy, not too far from some of the most popular attractions.

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 May 2023

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

  • Blend Modes in Photoshop: Explore adjustments and creative possibilities using layer interactions.
  • Guided Upright for Perspective: Learn how you can solve a common perspective problem with remarkable ease.
  • Spot Metering: Learn to leverage the benefits of setting exposure based on a small area of a scene.
  • Photo Versions in Lightroom Classic: Learn about different options fr exploring different possibilities for a photo.
  • Photo Story: Wet Feet: Sometimes you have to get your feet wet to find the best light.

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