Go Shoot With Digital

Photoshop World, the bi-annual conference and expo for photographers and other creatives, has begun for me. Today was pre-conference day, and I attended Quality of Light in Depth. This was a very informative and informal class. It was geared primarily towards portrait work, but I do believe that there was some information that I can take from it and apply towards my work in product photography. Especially some of the new lighting equipment that is available. According to the instructor, there have been huge advances in just the past year that have been a game changer. The key thing mentioned was the daylight balanced (5500K) fluorescent bulb.

I also found out that I have been assigned a portfolio review time slot. I do not know with who, but it is supposed to be someone that is a professional in the genre that I registered for, which was landscape and wildlife. Sure, I an hoping for Moose Peterson, but I am hopeful that anyone assigned to me will be able to give me some good feedback.

Wednesday will be a good full day starting with the keynote address where the finalists and winners of the guru awards will be announced. I entered 3 images in the photography category, which means that I am also entered in the Vinny Award category as well. I found it interesting that there was no notification of whether or not I was a finalist. So I guess I will either be surprised or disappointed when the announcement is made during the keynote.

Some of my highlights for Wednesday are learning more lighting tips and techniques from fashion and glamour photographer Frank Doorhof. Dealing with hair in photoshop with Ben Willmore, and getting the best print possible with Jeff Schewe. And that will wrap up my day a little after 7:00.

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