Category Archives: Photography

First walk with the Olympus OM-D E-M5

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Jeff

As I mentioned in the article on choosing a mirrorless camera, I bought the Olympus OM-D E-M5. I recommend also getting the Wasabi charger that is more compact than the one from Olympus. I went for a walk in the woods to … Continue reading →

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Adjusting exposure using Exposure 4

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Robert

We received a question about lighting techniques when you plan to use Exposure in your post processing workflow. The blog article can be found here. This did, however, bring up another interesting question. You can find the original support article … Continue reading →

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Flickr Thursday

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jimmy

Here are our selections from the Alien Skin Flickr pool for the week. Thanks everyone who shared!

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Choosing a Mirrorless Camera

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Jeff

I decided to buy a mirrorless camera. Why? I mostly do travel photography and macro shots in tight locations, like under logs. I’m grateful for any decrease in size and weight compared to a DSLR. So, I started reading…and reading… … Continue reading →

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Flickr Thursday

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Jimmy

Here are our selections from the Alien Skin Flickr pool for the week. Thanks everyone who shared!

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Bauhaus twenty-21: An Ongoing Legacy by Gordon Watkinson

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Jimmy

Gordon Watkinson has built an impressive collection of architectural photography. His recent Bauhaus twenty-21 exhibit showcases some of the most influential buildings of Bauhaus architecture. For the first time they are presented alongside the work of contemporary architects. Under the consecutive … Continue reading →

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Flower photography with Tony Sweet

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Jimmy

Here is an article by Tony Sweet where he jazzes up a photo with Bokeh and Snap Art. He shares plenty of workflow tips as he transforms a good shot into a great shot. – A classic dilemma in flower photography … Continue reading →

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iPhone Photography: Slow Shutter Cam

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jeff

Now that you have the free Alt Photo and installed the latest update, let’s talk about other fun iPhone apps. Here is one for shooting long exposures. Slow Shutter Cam Note that this is Slow Shutter Cam by Cogitap Software, … Continue reading →

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Hernan’s “75 Portraits” Boot Camp

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Jimmy

Hernan Rodriguez has some upcoming 2-day lighting workshops. The first event, called “75 Portraits,” is scheduled for March 23rd – 24th. If you enjoy intensive instruction from start to finish in your workflow, this workshop could be for you. Read … Continue reading →

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Flickr Thursday

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Jimmy

Here are our selections from the Alien Skin Flickr pool for the week. Thanks everyone who shared!

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