Monthly Archives: March 2009

Frustrated by Photoshop? Lessons from Southold Recreation Dept. can help!

At some point in every budding photographer’s life, the realization dawns that the techniques and technology in use just don’t go far enough to bring what is visualized to life. Certainly, when you are starting out, the simplicity of the bundled software that came with the camera makes learning the basics easier. You don’t...

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Finding Help for Photo-Editing

One of the main reasons I jumped on the digital photography bandwagon so early on was the simplicity of making photo edits. Before the digital age brought Photoshop down to the consumer level, like the rest of you, I had to rely on my camera to get it right, and I had to wait...

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It’s All About the Lighting!

As in any profession, to stay on top of their game, pro photograghers participate in seminars and workshops to enhance their skills and learn from their peers. Today, I had a wonderful opportunity to learn from renowned wedding photographer Denis Reggie, known for his work with the Kennedy family. You may not recognize his name,...

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Getting Ready for the Season

The weather here on Long Island has been a roller coaster ride these past couple of weeks, but the calendar tells me that it’s time to get ready for the nice weather and party season that will be upon us very soon!
As much as I love the stark beauty of the snowy winterscapes–they make it...

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