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It's the goal of every photographer to do as much "in camera" as possible such as cropping, exposure, lighting etc. The more you do in camera the less time you spend in photoshop which means the faster you can produce your image. However many times, even after the extra in-camera-effort, the photo still needs a little love in photoshop to make it just right.

Relaunched Fresh Blend Media

I really hate bragging and/or boasting but I have to mention the fact that Sarah and I just got done relaunching our business website. It's been hard working until 3am every morning but I'm glad we finally got it done.

The setup for the Schlafly shoot

Just in case you were curious, here is the high tech, high quality, professional level setup for the Schlafly series I did a few days back...

New (More) Gear!

More gear! I'm trying to build up a nice studio. In order to do that I had to snag some lighting and a few other goodies. I'm way over budget so now it's time to make some funds.

New Gear (for Sarah)

Yep, that's right. Sarah is learning to shoot! We snagged the Canon Rebel XTi and she's working her way through the same book that taught me how to shoot; Understanding Exposure

StudioLighting.net & Lightsource

After being on hiatus for so long it's time for me to regurgitate all of my linking goodness. First up, a very important part of my photography diet is StudioLighting.net.

New Gear!

I got some new gear. After my 300d died I was out of commission for what seemed like an eternity. I bought a canon 30d and I'm back in the photo game! It's amazing how fast you lose momentum when your gear goes whack.

DIY Macro Lens Reverse Mount Extension Tube

The following is a tutorial on how to create an extension tube / reverse mount for a standard 18-55mm lens using common plumbing supplies found at your local hardware store.

I would highly recommend NOT doing this, you'll more than likely get dust inside your camera like I did. It's cool to check out but really, it's not worth it. DIY'er beware!

DIY Ghetto Gel Light

Time for a ghetto tutorial. Using a CD jewel case we'll make a nice gel light.

DIY RingLight for portrait photography

UPDATE: New Ring Light Tutorial Here (02.29.2008)

A RingLight is a common piece of equipment for pro shooters. Since I'm cheap I'm going to make one from some junk I have laying around the house. You'll need to be comfortable with basic hand tools and will probably need to work with a power saw and drill, unless you find a sufficient work around which is quite possible. Be

DIY Light box for product photography

Building a light box is pretty easy stuff. A light box is particularly useful for product photography where you need a nice white background. Many people find that their products will actually sell faster with a more professional looking photo. Here you'll find a step by step on how to build your own DIY light box.

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