I found this great tutorial for photoshop you may want to check out :



This is a great tutorial for photoshop

Sincerely,

Tony

For all you aspiring portrait photographers this is a must read ........

For all you aspiring portrait photographers this is a must read :


http://laurencekim.com/2013/02/19/how-to-sell-portrait-photography-part-1/#

So I have recently begun to shoot again after a month of my camera being in the repair shop. I let my girlfriend take some portrait shots of me all dressed up.

Here is the original that she took:

Original 

Here is the finished image with some digital retouching:

Digital Retouch

I found this article on Linked In and it has some food for thought about the customers we go after as Photographer Professionals.

http://socialmediatoday.com/feldmancreative/1883061/what-do-you-call-most-effective-approach-marketing     

This article should put things into perspective when it comes to marketing your business and it also relates to how you should handle clients. Those that want to keep coming back to you will know that you care about them! This means you should show each client that you care weather it be a thank you gift at the end of the year or in the initial meeting with the client you listen to them and learn what they want to get out of the session etc.... Some look to photography as a quick way to earn a buck but in reality we need to be able to spend time with each of our clients and cater each session to the individual clients. High Production Value goes along way in any business that you are in and especially in the photography business. What is production value mean it means you offer things like snacks and drinks during a shoot, it means you dial in correctly in camera versus shooting 600 images in the hopes of getting a few to fix in post processing. It means you use things like a light meter to speed up dialing in your camera when in a studio, it means having things ready when it is time to shoot. When you stream line your business process from beginning to end you will see wonderful results. Clients will be more happy and you will be more happy!

Would you like to see some inspirational photographers? Then you will want to check this out!

Here is a link to some inspirational photographers :


http://phlearn.com/inspirational-photographers

Here are some amazing resources for photographers.....

Here is a list of some pretty important resources for all photographers that are worth checking out. 

American Photographic Artists association

http://www.apanational.com

American Society of Media Photographers

www.asmp.org 

National Press Photographers Association's

Cost of Doing Business Calculator : This link helps you figure out your cost of doing business.

https://nppa.org/calculator 

Professional Photographers of America

 http://www.ppa.com

Creative Live : Great resource for Photographers!

https://www.creativelive.com 

Essence of Soul Photography will have a show featuring photographs from his recent trip to Jackson's Hole.

Just confirmed Gallery Show on December 27th 2013 in Ashville, North Carolina. It will showcase my photographs from Jackson's Hole, WY. You will be able to purchase prints at the show. Details to come within the coming weeks. 

Some classmates that are pretty talented. I think you should check out their work.

Here is a list of some of my classmates that do some pretty stellar work and when you get a chance you should check them out.....

 Maria Davis:

www.mariadavisphotography.com 

www.facebook.com/MariaDavisPhotography

 Sonny Beton :

www.sonybetonphotography.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sonny-Benton-Photography/526150360806548

Megan Hutchens:

www.meganhutch.pixawebsites.com 

https://www.facebook.com/cutiesandpoochies

Lori Ray :

www.lorirayphotography.com 

www.facebook.com/Lorirayphotography

Tara Darling:

wwww.TaraDarlingPhotography.com

www.facebook.com/TaraDarlingPhotography

Michael Oliver :
www.olliephoto.com
www.facebook.com/MichaelOliver

Michelle Rojas:

www.RojasPhotography.wix.com/MichelleRojasPhoto

www.facebook.com/MichelleRojasPhotography

Simon Torres:

www.simontorresphotographymanipulation.com 

Madison Weaver :

www.madisonweaverphotography.com 

www.facebook.com/MadisonWeaverPhotography

I am working hard on a bunch of things to improve my web presence.

Portfolio website should be up by the end of the week. It will feature Wildlife and Landscapes. It may also include portraiture and event photography.

New Changes coming ...

As I finish up my certificate program I will be having a portfolio website up and running by the end of the quarter. Its been a long week and why does it always feel like as I am in school that I get sick or that I can't sleep... Hopefully I will get my camera back this week..

Help me join in the fight to help fight against Leukemia. I am trying to raise $100.00 or more.

I need your help. I am walking with my girlfriend to help support her father. All I need to raise is a $100 for the walk next week. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Buy my photography ;)

You can now purchase wildlife prints from Essence of Soul Photography ;)

Ok so if you didn't know I do have a electronic store where you can buy coffee mugs and such.

Essence of Soul Photography Coffee Mugs......

Great Quote !!!!

"Ultimately photography is about who you are. It's the seeking of truth in relation to yourself. And seeking truth becomes a habit."

Leonard Freed

Photoshop: How to Make a MAGRITTE SURREALIST PAINTING

Tips for capturing Meteor Showers on the Eastern seaboard.


Eastern states viewing of meteor showers will peak prior to the proposed time the last meteor shower produced the most over charlotte between 9 and 1 am  and after that it died down. Shooting with a 50 prime lens can be beneficial with the use of a tripod of course. I also recommend heading out to the country so there is less light pollution and an open field is best.... You of course shoot with a wider lens too but you will want to watch your screen to dial in your exposure time of the skies. You will also want to keep your focus on one section of the sky versus trying to move around to other sections of the sky you will have the best results.

Photoshop feature we never knew existed on SRL Lounge

This is a great and you should check it out :

http://www.slrlounge.com/photoshop-cs6-feature-we-never-knew-existed

This article is helpful for those who want to learn how to read the light in photography :


http://fstoppers.com/how-to-read-light-in-photography

Hey folks I 've been quite busy with school work and so forth and taking pictures. I found this article today and its a great read!  So check it out :


http://lumenatic.com/2013/07/15/shooting-a-ferrari-ff-in-the-studio/