Category: Photoshop

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Pixology Magazine July 2022

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

  • The Case for Chimping
    Why reviewing photos on the camera isn’t necessarily bad.
  • Managing Develop Presets
    Learn to tidy up the clutter of numerous Lightroom Classic Develop presets.
  • Feathering in Photoshop
    Tips for optimizing a critical factor in targeted adjustments and composite images.
  • The Power of Virtual Copies
    Lightroom Classic enables the creation of more than one version of a photo.
  • Photo Story: Lilac-Breasted Roller
    The joy of photographing a subject I was told I wouldn’t even see.

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

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Pixology Magazine May 2022

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

  • Sunset Photo Tips
    Learn to improve photographs captured at one of the most popular times of day for photography.
  • Keyword List Synchronization
    Making your keywords list available in multiple Lightroom Classic catalogs.
  • Deleting Duplicates
    How to find and remove duplicate photos in Lightroom Classic.
  • Cloud Blur Effect
    Learn to create a motion blur effect for clouds in the sky.
  • Photo Story: Lightning Strike
    Pure luck resulted in a unique photo after careful planning made it possible.

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

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Last Chance for VIP Pass for Photoshop Virtual Summit 4

The Photoshop Virtual Summit 4 starts Monday, and time is running out to get a VIP Pass for just $99.

I’ll be teaching two classes for this Photoshop Virtual Summit, which will be “Perfect Color in Photoshop” and “Leveraging Layer Groups in Photoshop”. There will be many other great presentations from a total of twenty instructors as well.

Being a virtual event, you can watch all of the classes from virtually anywhere with an internet connection. Even better, you can sign up for a VIP Pass to get lifetime access to the recordings of all classes, notes for each class prepared by the speakers, and more.

For all of the details and to register for a free pass or to upgrade to a VIP Pass, go here:

https://timgrey.krtra.com/t/98zFce5DKGdT

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Weekend Online Workshop: “Mastering Photo Optimization in Photoshop”

I am excited to announce that I will be teaching a comprehensive live online workshop over the course of a weekend in April, focused on helping photographers make the most of Adobe Photoshop for optimizing their photos.

The live online workshop features:

    • Two full days of online “virtual classroom” sessions with live demonstrations and practical examples (don’t worry, we’ll take breaks throughout the day including a break for lunch).
    • Access to recordings of all workshop sessions, including the option to download the recordings to your computer or mobile device.
    • Opportunity to get your questions answered during the live online sessions.
    • Option to submit follow-up questions via email.
    • Limited class size to ensure personal attention.
    • And more!

The online sessions will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24, 2022, from 10:00am to 5:00pm Eastern Time. If you’re not able to attend part of the live online sessions you can review the recordings for any missed sessions and still get answers to your questions during the following sessions or via email.

If you would like to gain confidence in your ability to optimize your photos with the powerful tools Photoshop provides, you won’t want to miss this online workshop experience!

You can get all of the details of this comprehensive online workshop here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/online-workshop-mastering-photo-optimization-in-photoshop

I’ll hope to see you in my “virtual classroom” in April!

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Teaching at Photoshop Virtual Summit 4!

I am excited to once again be teaching as part of the Photoshop Virtual Summit, which will be held May 2-6, 2022.

You can attend this online virtual event for free, learning from 40 classes over the course of five days, taught by myself and nineteen other great instructors. My classes will include “Perfect Color in Photoshop” and “Leveraging Layer Groups in Photoshop”.

There is also a VIP Pass that includes lifetime access to recordings of all presentations, class notes from all of the instructors, and more.

For a limited time you can get the VIP Pass Early Bird at a discounted price of just $99. After May 2nd the price will go up to $159, so you’ll want to register now.

For all of the details, or to register to attend the Photoshop Virtual Summit, go here:

https://timgrey.krtra.com/t/98zFce5DKGdT

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Pixology Magazine April 2022

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

  • Getting Meaningful Critiques
    Get tips for making the most of a critique of your photos.
  • Smartphone to Lightroom Classic
    Learn a workflow for importing smartphone photos to Lightroom Classic just as you would from a “normal” camera.
  • Speeding Up Lightroom Classic
    Discover ways you can help improve performance in Lightroom Classic to speed up your workflow.
  • Out of Bounds Effect
    Learn how to create an “Out of Bounds” effect where the key subject in a photo seems to extend outside the frame of that photo.
  • Photo Story: Fallen Barn
    The story behind a photo of a favorite old barn in the Palouse that was no longer there on my second visit to the area.

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

 

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Pixology Magazine March 2022

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

  • Spring Cleaning
    Get tips for a strategy to do some “spring cleaning” with outtake photos.
  • Understanding Previews
    Learn about the different types of previews available in Lightroom Classic, and how to choose the right preview settings for your workflow.
  • Texture, Clarity, and Dehaze
    Learn about these helpful adjustments for bringing out detail in your photos, available in Adobe Camera Raw, Photoshop, and Lightroom Classic.
  • Targeted Color in Photoshop
    Discover a way to change the appearance of a specific range of color values using the Hue/Saturation adjustment in Photoshop.
  • Photo Story: Window Washers
    Get a reminder about the need to always be on the lookout for great photo opportunities no matter where you are.

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

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Presenting at Out of Chicago Live 2022

I am excited to announce that I will be presenting at the “Out of Chicago LIVE!” online event, which is being held the weekend of March 11-13, 2022.

My featured presentation will be on creating a workflow that provides “Streamlined Organization in Lightroom Classic”. A second session will feature tips for optimizing photos based on sample images submitted by participants.

I’ve very much looking forward to participating in this informative and inspiring event featuring more than 100 live sessions from more than 60 presenters, including myself.

For all of the details, or to register to attend the online event, follow this link:

https://www.outofchicago.com/conference/live-2022

 

 

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Pixology Magazine February 2022

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

  • Photoshop’s Best Kept Secret
    Learn why the Camera Raw filter may just be the best kept secret in Photoshop.
  • Folder Filtering
    Discover the various ways you can filter photos in Lightroom Classic by identifying favorite folders, adding color labels to folders, or performing a text search.
  • Sun or Moon Size
    Get tips for planning for photos that include the sun or moon, including understanding how to anticipate how large the sun or moon will appear in the frame.
  • Instant Panoramas
    Learn why most of my panoramic captures are now captured with a smartphone rather than a “real” camera.
  • Photo Story: Smartphone on the Street
    While a recent photo experiment ended up getting cut short, it still provided some great smartphone photo opportunities, as explained in this story behind a 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

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Pixology Magazine January 2022

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

  • Finding Inspiration
    Get tips for finding inspiration in your photography.
  • Using Color Labels
    Learn ways you can use color labels to mark photos for various purposes to help streamline your workflow.
  • Dodge and Burn
    Learn to selectively lighten and darken areas of an image with great control in Photoshop.
  • Avoiding Noise
    Get tips for minimizing noise when capturing digital photos.
  • Photo Story: Fireworks Over Monaco
    Read about how a minor inconvenience turned into a fun photo opportunity during a visit to Monaco.

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