HINTS, IDEAS AND INSPIRATION
IMAGE - ROBYN COOK
Resources & Tutorials for Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom
Listed here are some links to get you started on tutorials & articles on both PS and LR.
BMPG recommends that members use LR Classic, not the mobile version.
Julieanne Kost
Julieanne Kost is a Principal Evangelist at Adobe Systems, responsible for creating meaningful and inspirational Photoshop and Lightroom instruction
Julieanne Kost is one of the best instructors in Adobe LR & PS. We have listed more than one option for her presentations & articles.
The blog site is excellent. While you are there have a look at her page for Video Tutorials
Matt K
Matt Kloskowski has a range of paid options but he also has a Tutorial page and a blog page that are full of free info. He also has a closed FB group that you need to request to join. It can be quite helpful if that’s your thing. You will find it under this name on FB. Ask Matt Kloskowski (Photoshop, Lightroom and Photography)
Adobe has tutorials as well.
Creative Live
https://www.creativelive.com/?via=site-header_0#?page=1
This site has many courses. They regularly have specials. You can buy an annual membership or keep your eye out for relevant courses and watch for specials.
They have some terrific presenters but there are some that may not appeal to you. The beauty of this site is that when you buy a course, you can always access it online when you need to watch. It has transcripts, so you can read the information if you didn’t catch it on the video. You can also download the episodes.
A Few Printing and Matting Options
This document was distributed at the September 25th 2023 club meeting. It may be useful for members looking for places to get prints made or where to access mats.
Some Online Backup Ideas
This document is from the September 25th 2023 club meeting and accompanied a full presentation by Greg Farmer on safely securing your photography files. That presentation can be accessed here on the Presentations Page.
CRITIQUING YOUR OWN WORK
by Dot Radley
A document prepared by Dot Radley in 2011 still resonates in 2022.
Dot is a Life Member of BMPG, a Past President and a recipient of FCC TOP SHOT.
Dot has always had so much to offer other photographers and artists and although she now resides in New Zealand, her thoughts on growing as a photographer are well worth considering.
WHO DO WE LOOK TO?
There are any number of profession photographers and artists whose advice and mentoring has guided and help us grow as photographers. We have listed a few names here and will have another post with further information.
Peter Eastway
This site has many useful sections, one of the best being - 50 Free Photo Tips. Check it out.
https://www.petereastway.com/50-free-photo-tips
Peter publishes Better Photography, an online and print version magazine that is one of Australia’s best. If ever you are looking for an idea for a gift for a photographer, this is a great place to start. A few more free downloads on the site.
https://www.betterphotography.com
Len Metcalf
Len Metcalf is one of our camera club’s long time supporters and mentors. He has been working with our club and individual members since 2010 when he first established Lensschool.
Len has been very generous to our club with his time and advice. He now offers teaching and workshop options as well as photographic tours. His site is well worth the time to check it out.
There is also a section of free resources.
https://www.lensschool.com/free-articles-and-videos
For anyone wanting to understand composition and improve their photography, Len sells his COMPOSITION video series. Len has presented topics from this series to our club in recent years.
https://www.lensschool.com/workshops-tours/learn-visual-composition-workshop
Adam Williams Easy Way Photography
https://www.easywayphotography.com.au
Adam offers reasonably priced courses on Photoshop. Adam has previously supported our club and has judged on of our Image of the Year exhibitions.
A number of our club members have used Adam’s Easy Way method to either get started or to improve Photoshop.
Robin and Timothy Moon
Robin and Timothy are both award winning photographers based in Sydney. They have recently begun to offer workshops and tours. Occasional Zoom sessions will be advertised.
Gary P hayes
Gary is based in the Upper Blue Mountains and is another photographer who has supported our club. He offers tuition and workshops.