The latest issue of KelbyOne Photoshop User Magazine is now available online and is FREE to Non-Members.
In this issue, it's the yearly HOT 100 TIPS and I was asked, with 9 others to include my TOP 10.
Members can read it and the previous 120 issues in the usual place; Non-Members just need to go to this link: https://kelbyone.com/magazine/
PRINTING PROBLEMS? 🖨️ IT'S NOT YOU!
Here’s the recording of a LIVE Stream I did on both YouTube and Facebook recently.
If you’ve ever struggled with printing your images, in this LIVE Broadcast I show the simple settings no matter what software you use BUT how different software can produce VERY different results …
BIG thanks goes to my friend Stewart Wood for sending over the image used in the LIVE Broadcast.
Photographing Storm Agnes with my iPhone 15 Pro Max
So although in the South West we didn’t get the full force of Storm Agness last week (unlike Ireland and parts of Wales) , what we did get still caused some pretty impressive scenes.
Timing couldn’t have been better on Thursday last week as the tail-end of the storm also coincided with a high tide of 4.5 metres at Lyme Regis Sea Front.
This was also to be my first time out ‘in anger’ with my new iPhone 15 Pro Max which I used to photograph the storm along with the ReeXpose App from ReeFlex.
I only had a few mintes to capture whatever I could before the heavens opened and heavy rain joined the party, but here’s the results …
Both results are a blend of several long exposures ( 0.5 seconds and 1 seconds ) taken with my new iPhone 15 Pro Max and the ReeXpose App from ReeFlex and edited in Lightroom Mobile / Cloud and Photoshop.
One of the BEST pieces of advice I was given when starting out as a Portrait Photographer was to move around ... don't take photographs from one spot ... look how the light changes as you take a step to the left or a step to the right.
Since the Covid Pandemic when I first ventured out into landscape and seascape photography as a means of keeping active and keeping creative, one of the most important things I've learned is ... when you find a composition make sure to LOOK BEHIND YOU
This is how the 2nd results came about with the tail-end of Storm Agnes and was what was happening behind me whilst I captured the first.
Dave Cross chats with Photoshop Virtual Summit 5 Instructors
With just over 4 weeks to go until the Photoshop Virtual Summit 5 which runs from 30th October thru 3rd November 2023 …
You can also use the link above to check out the page on the official website where the Founder and Organiser, Dave Cross, chats with each of us instructors for a couple of minutes about the classes we'll be presenting; ALWAYS more to learn
UPDATE 💥 The FACTS ABOUT GENERATIVE FILL in PHOTOSHOP 2024
Generative Fill and Generative Expand in Photoshop ... Low Resolution or High Resolution? Will that change? Will it cost me to have High Resolution results? Is it 1024px square or 2000px square? Does using a smaller selection work better? What about the future? What about credits?
There's a PROBLEM with GENERATIVE FILL AI in PHOTOSHOP 2024 😳 Photographers ... Be Aware!
Is Generative Fill AI ready for some SERIOUS use by Photographers and not just for images posted on social media???
•UPDATE: Generative Fill dimensions remain at 1024 pixels square
Seriously ? ... Photoshop can do that ?
This past Sunday ( 17th ) I hosted another of my weekly LIVE Broadcasts, but this time (and for the first time) streamed to YouTube AND Facebook thanks to having had the new Ultra Fast Fribre Broadband installed.
During the broadcast I went through 3 Photoshop techniques: one showing how to use Auto Blend Layers for Face-Swaps but that can also be used in very practical and useful situations, a Dodging and Burning technique to create Pine Skirting Board that looks like it has been carved and finally how to use the Remove Tool when working on skin.
Here’s the recording hosted over on my YouTube Channel …
Presenting for the Royal Photographic Society on Adobe AI
On Saturday 18th November at 4pm UK I'm presenting online for The Royal Photographic Society’s Digital Imaging Group ... "Practical Retouching Techniques for Photographers using AI"
This event is for members and non-members with a nominal fee of £3
From the description …
“Join us for this session as Photographer, Educator and Author Glyn Dewis, gets us up-to-speed with the latest technological advances from Adobe focusing mainly on Artificial intelligence. In addition to creative uses, Glyn will show how Artificial Intelligence in the form of Photoshop’s Remove Tool and Generative Fill can be incredibly useful in helping us carry out challenging and time consuming tasks, which in turn leaves us with more time to be creative. Of course A.I. has its limitations but there are also times when it is NOT the right tool for the job; the reasons though, might surprise you.”
This event is for members and non-members with a nominal fee of £3 ; hope to see you there 😃
Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk in Cardiff Bay - 7th October 2023
I remember when Scott Kelby first launched his Annual Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk back in August 2008 but I can’t for the life of me think where the past 15 years have gone 😳
I lead a number of the photo walks over the years in locations such as Windsor, Brighton, Stratford-upon-Avon and Lichfield and have great memories of each one and friendships that remain to this day.
For one reason or another I’ve not been able to particiapte in the World Wide Photo Walk for a few years now, but this year on Saturday 7th October, I will be … not leading a walk though, but as a particiapnt and I can’t wait.
I’m signed up for a World Wide Photo Walk being led by my great friend Anthony Crothers (his first) which is being held in and around the stunning Cardiff Bay in the City of Cardiff, South Wales.
Knowing how good these get-togethers are with groups of people all with an interest in photography be it with a DSLR, Mirrorless or Mobile Phone (which I will be using) , I cannot wait, and with Anthony living just a short drive away, you can guarantee the route he’s organised will bring some fantastic opportunities.
Each World Wide Photo Walk Leader / Organiser creates a dedicated page on the main WWPW website giving detials of date, meet up time and location, end time and location plus any other information to keep everyone informed, and knowing Anthony as I do, he’ll leave notihng to chance to ensure that everyone has the best time possible.
To join us in Cardiff Bay for some photography and social, just tap / click on the button below where you can read more information and claim your spot.
Joining a Photo Walk is completely free but sapces at each are limited to 30.
Hope to see you there 😃
IT DOESN'T GET EASIER THAN THIS 🥹 Mobile Photography and COMPLETE Editing Workflow
Here's the recording of last nights YouTube LIVE where I went through the capture and edit of a recent seascape long exposure using my iPhone 14 Pro Max, ReeXpose, Lightroom and Photoshop.
Also covered some of my 'wishes' for the iPhone 15 Pro Max ... or whatever it will be called 😃 and how the change (I hope) to USB-C will make a HUGE difference to the mobile workflow, especially when travelling and away from good internet speeds.