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A lot of updates and information directly from Adobe: https://blogs.adobe.com
A fantastic Facebook page for those who want to learn more about Adobe Photoshop Lightroom:Â https://www.facebook.com/lightroom
Many great Lightroom and Photoshop CS4/CS5 video tutorials at Lynda.com (requires a paid subscription, but many segments of their turorials can be viewed for free to get a sample of the content). https://www.lynda.com
A Great Website Creator Plug-In: https://lightroom-blog.com/lrbportfolio/index.html
An excellent workflow guide using Lightroom: https://www.dpbestflow.org/batch-output-workflow
A must-have Lightroom plug-in if you are a Zenfolio and Lightroom user:Â https://regex.info/blog/lightroom-goodies/zenfolio
An outstanding website and e-book: https://www.lightroomqueen.com
Happy New Year from Andrew Darlow and ImagingBuffet.com
Happy New Year!
About this image: While looking through my collection of photos from 2011, I thought that this one would be appropriate. I was in New York City one day and drove by a few carriages parked on the side of the street. After being very impressed by this one in particular, I decided to park for a moment and capture what I saw through my rain-drenched window. I think the photo represents many of my thoughts on 2011: It was a bright and colorful year, with some tears mixed in. Photo © Andrew Darlow
2011 was quite a year. As I look back at 2011, here are a few things that come to mind both personally and professionally (I apologize in advance if you receive this note twice-you may if you receive my newsletter and blog post updates )
1. Throughout 2011 I was fortunate to have conducted many lectures and workshops, sharing my images, experiences and tips with people of all ages and skill levels on the subjects of photography, printing, Lightroom, Photoshop, etc., in settings that included public libraries, camera club meetings, radio, online podcasts and international trade shows.
2. In 2011 I also photographed many families and their pets, which is a real joy (especially when I receive wonderful feedback about what the photos mean to them).
3. Throughout the year I also wrote many articles, including buyers’ guides for various inkjet printer categories. You can read five of the articles here: https://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=1541375 . I’m happy that after spending many hours testing and using different printers, I’m able to help people choose the right printer for their home, studio or office.
4. In 2011 I also conducted many private consultation sessions, in person and via phone and internet. It is very rewarding to be able to help people solve long-standing problems, including helping them organize their images, find new and better quality papers, get their screens and printers to closely match, etc.
5. A close family member had some serious health issues in 2011, but thankfully, things have improved dramatically, and every moment I have a chance to spend with this important person in my life is even more special.
6. In July, 2011 I had a solo exhibition of my work in New York City. The work is entitled GRANDmarks – NYC, and you can see an installation photo and a photo from the opening here: https://imagingbuffet.com/2011/07/25/free-lecture-and-exhibition-tour-of-grandmarks-nyc-7272011/
Most of the images, as well as some photos from the first exhibition of the work from 2009 can be viewed on this page: https://www.andrewdarlow.com/GrandMarks6 .
7. In 2011 I also had the honor of curating a solo exhibition of photographs from China by my friend Ron Wyatt. To see some of the photos from the show, visit this page: https://www.ronwyattphotos.com/#/ron-wyatts-china/RonWyattPoster
Some Lightroom Tips & Info
Much of my private consulting and many of my workshops this year, including one at the PhotoPlus Expo in New York City, were related in some way to Adobe Photoshop Lightoom. I use the program extensively, and I thought I’d share some links to Lightroom resources for those who use the software or who are thinking of testing it out:
Closing Thoughts on 2011
On a more somber note, my sincere condolences go out to all those who lost their lives in 2011. Due to my time spent in Japan as an exchange student just after high school and during college, I feel a particular connection to the people of Japan, who suffered greatly after the earthquake and tsunami in March of 2011. The country appears to be recovering well, and I hope for the best as the months and years progress.
All the best for a Happy and Healthy 2012!
Andrew
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Andrew Darlow
Editor, The Imaging Buffet
Author, 301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques:
An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers – https://www.inkjettips.com
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Pet Photography 101:
Tips for Taking Better Photos of Your Dog or Cat – https://www.PhotoPetTips.com
Full-Day Printing w/ Photoshop Workshop 11/5/2011 in NYC
This quick post is to let you know that space is still available for my full day color management and fine-art printing workshop being held this Saturday 11/5/2011 at Calumet Photographic in New York City. It’s on the same floor as the exhibition I recently curated by Ron Wyatt, entitled Ron Wyatt’s China. In addition to a full day of color management and printing information, I will be showing more than 30 different fine-art paper types, as well as some metal prints.
The first 12 people to register will also have a print prepped and printed by me on a fine art paper of your choice. One of the printers I’ll be using for the workshop is the Epson Stylus Pro 3880. For more information or to register, visit this page.
If you are not planning to attend the workshop, you may still want to stop by on Saturday 11/5 or Sunday 11/6. Ron Wyatt will be answering questions and doing free 30 minute tours of the current show on exhibit at 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm (no registration is necessary). There are 31 prints total in the show, including 11 framed prints from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
I hope to see you there!
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PhotoPlus Expo NYC 2011 Returns with a Packed Schedule of Events and Seminars
For more than 20 years I’ve looked forward to late October in New York City. Not only is the weather often fantastic, it’s the time of year that the PhotoPlus Expo is held. And this year, they’ve upped the ante by adding a number of new events, including the inaugural WPPI 2011, which features a full day of educational seminars on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. The WPPI NYC show will be followed by the PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo from October 27-29, 2011. This page has an excellent overview of the events, including information about a Wednesday evening “Test Drive Rally,” and a Friday night Bash and Benefit For Japan Relief. Registration for WPPI 2011 costs $99 for those who register by October 25, 2011 (on-site registration will be $150). For more information or to register, visit this page.
Last year I wrote an article entitled: 10 Tips for Navigating the PhotoPlus Expo in New York City, which you can find here. With the exception of some specific events that I mentioned from last year’s show (and booth numbers from last year), the information still applies.
I’m also very happy to be speaking again at the PhotoPlus Expo 2011. My seminar, entitled Lightroom Power Printing: Tips for Getting the Most from Lightroom’s Printing Capabilities, is on Thursday, October 27 from 3:30-5:30PM. During the seminar, I’ll be sharing a lot of the techniques I use to prepare, proof and make final prints using Lightroom, whether outputting to inkjet printers or photo labs. A two-and-a-half minute video promo of my seminar can be seen here, and to go directly to the registration page and a full description of the seminar, visit this page.
I hope to see some ImagingBuffet readers there! If you see me on the show floor, drooling over the latest lighting gear, lenses, etc., please say hi!