Recent Tips and Art Resources Column (plus archives) on RedDogJournal.com

I recently wrote another column at RedDogJournal.com that I thought might be of interest. I generally write a column for their site every other week. In it I often offer printing tips and techniques, and other areas I highlight include: photo-related events; learning resources; exhibitions; talks and photo contests. For example, a tip from my [...]

Creative Blur Photoshop CS4 Tutorial

Creative Blur Photoshop CS4 Tutorial
Images and Text by Andrew Darlow
Creative Blur has been used from the very early days of photography both intentionally to create a certain look, and because of the inherent characteristics of lenses, apertures and cameras with swings and tilts, such as 4×5 and 8×10 view cameras.
Today we have many options for [...]

Outdoor Photography Tips Seminar 9/15/2009 in New Jersey

After giving a few seminars at libraries and at Alfa Art Gallery in New Brunswick, NJ over the last few months, I realized how much interest there is in seminars that cover basic and intermediate photo techniques. With my show, East + West, finishing up this Wednesday, I decided to conduct a seminar Tuesday evening [...]

Free Event On Metadata in NYC 6/22/2009-Registration Required

I just noticed that this event is happening this evening in New York City and I thought I’d share the info. It looks to be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the importance of metadata. I know a number of the presenters and consider them to be true experts in the field.
Presenters include:
David Riecks
Allen [...]

3-Day Workshop with Rick Sammon, and a Free Lecture 4/28/2009

This announcement just came across my in-box. Rick Sammon is a fantastic photographer and both of these events look like great opportunities to learn from him while spending time with other photographers. Below are the details, and for more info, visit DigitalTechnologyCenter.com.

To see more of Rick Sammon’s work, visit www.ricksammon.com and www.rickspixelmagic.com.

Special Event this Sunday 4/5 at Alfa Art Gallery

Though normally closed on Sundays, I recently asked the folks at Alfa Art Gallery, the gallery where I currently have a show on exhibit, to open their doors this Sunday from noon to 4pm. At 3:00pm I will give a short presentation about the work on display, which is a collection of New York City [...]

Focus on Nature Photography Workshops: Iceland, Summer 2009

I recently corresponded with Einar Erlendsson, Project Manager of the Focus on Nature Photography Workshops, being held in Iceland in the summer of 2009. The list of instructors is very impressive, and includes the following photographers:
Ben Willmore
Stephen Johnson
Joe McNally
Chris Rainier
Kevin Ames
John Paul Caponigro
Vincent Versace
Eddie Tapp
Seth Resnick
Eddie Soloway
Rick Sammon
For more information, visit the Focus on Nature [...]

Adobe Extends Creative Suite 4 Introductory Pricing Offer

I just received an e-mail regarding a decision by Adobe to extend its introductory pricing offer for Adobe Creative Suite 4 until April 30, 2009 (it was to expire February 28, 2009). Basically, that means that if you have a validly licensed version of Adobe Creative Suite 1, Creative Suite 2, Macromedia Studio or [...]

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