Welcome to Episode 10 of our Weekly Lightroom Edit. In this Lightroom Tutorial episode we are going to work on color correcting and making our sunset shot really pop. We want the colors to be natural, but vivid as well as balance out our highlights and overall contrast.

Hope you all enjoy!

Note: These images have been provided to the SLR Lounge users courtesy of Lin and Jirsa Photography for educational purposes only. They may not be used in any other manner outside of these SLR Lounge learning videos without the express written consent of Lin and Jirsa Photography. Thank you.

Full RAW Exercise File (10.5MB) – This full RAW file will allow you to follow the tutorial while achieving the exact same results as shown.

1) Purchase Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 through Amazon. Click any of these links to take you to the offer.

Click here to purchase Adobe Lightroom 3 from Amazon.com

2) Student and Teacher Editions of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 – For teachers and students, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 is available for $89 through the Adobe Educational Purchasing Site.

Post Production Pye
SLR Lounge Senior Editor
Partner of Lin and Jirsa Photography

Or, maybe some of you are just thinking of rolling into town for the Trade Show, (and a little late-night partying?  Or some themed photo shoots?) …then check this out:  You can go to the trade show for FREE!  Just use the code:  WPPIEXF when you register at www.wppionline.com.  No limit, no strings attached, just attend the trade show for free!

(Note:  I cannot be responsible for any money you might spend INSIDE the trade show, what with the Canon 1DX and the Nikon D4 being around!)

BTW, if you’re *NOT* going to WPPI this year, never fear!  SLR Lounge will have an extensive, full report to give once the educating (and partying?) subsides.  Check back for more coming soon!

Take care,
=Matt=

Dates: March 28th – 30th
Location: Palm Springs, CA
Cost: $1,200

We have heard good things about Amelia Lyon’s workshops, and we are big fans of Amelia herself. So, when we heard the new workshop announcement, we thought you guys might want to know as well!

The workshop is called “I Really Wanna Go Outside” and it is a 2 night 3 day intensive workshop out in Palm Springs. The workshop cost is $1,200, but given that it includes 3 days of education that pill shouldn’t be too hard to swallow.

To learn more and register for the workshop visit – Go Outside

To see more of Amelia’s work, check out her website here

Announcement by Pye

Product Name: Fashion Photography – A Complete Guide to the Tools and Techniques of the Trade
Cost: $19.51
Website/Purchase: Purchase Fashion Photography on Amazon

Let’s face it. The world of fashion photography can be both liberating and intimidating. You can really push the limit of your creativity, but you can also be overwhelmed by all the moving pieces involved in a fashion shoot. And just like wedding photography, fashion photography is certainly very competitive, if not more. The common challenges that many of my peers and I face range from organizing and producing a photoshoot to understanding the business side of fashion photography.

That is why this book, Fashion Photography, is an essential read and worthwhile investment for any budding photographers looking to make a career in the fashion industry.

The UK based photographer Bruce Smith has over 30 years of experience as a successful fashion, photographer and has particularly worked with some of the top couture and bridal wear designers, such as Lyn Ashworth, Eleni Costi, and Margaret Lee, as well as other clothing brands such as Silhouette, MissKini, and Panache.

There are eight chapters in the book, covering technical aspects such as equipment and lighting, photoshoot production and team building, post production, marketing, and a section dedicated to his inspirational photographers. The equipment chapter is fairly straightforward, covering industry-standard lighting equipment such as strobes. The post-production side is also pretty straightforward, as Bruce doesn’t intend to have this book to be about post-processing, and because, as he puts it, there are tons of resources for that already.

The real meat of the book really starts with the pre-production chapter, where Bruce talks about all the things that need to be done in organizing a shoot, from finding the right team of models, assistants, hairstylists, wardrobe stylists, and make-up artists, to all the research that needs to be done leading to the day of the shoot. The book talks a lot about how location and different types of natural and studio lighting will complement your creative objective and the clothes you’re shooting. A lot of attention is given on various lighting situations, including daylight studio with flash, interior shooting balancing daylight and flash, and even shooting in bad weather.

The production section talks a lot about the day of the shoot and what you need to look for as a photographer and a director/manager dealing with the models, crew, and clients. Knowing how to plan, anticipate and execute the workflow of a shooting day is critical in keeping everyone happy and making sure you can get top notch photos. On top of that, Bruce also talks about how you would approach the different types fashion photoshoots, including advertising, editorial, and catalog shoots.

I believe that one of the most important sections of the book is the marketing chapter. Although Bruce does talk about what you should do to market yourself, like your portfolio book, I do wish that he could have gone more in-depth in this section, perhaps bring in guest commentaries from creative directors and art directors.

All in all though, Bruce did an effective job breaking down most of the facets of fashion photography that the professionals and would-be professionals encounter in their career. It may not be the all-encompassing book to get your foot in the door with a client, but it will surely help you to make sure you can deliver when you do get your foot in.

You can check out the book at Amazon.com by clicking the link below:

Fashion Photography – A Complete Guide to the Tools and Techniques of the Trade

Bruce Smith’s photography website: Brucesmithphotographer.com
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Article by Joe Gunawan | Fotosiamo
Joe Gunawan is a commercial and fashion photographer based out of Los Angeles, California. Check out his work at fotosiamo.com

Product Name: Black Rapid Snap-R
Cost: Point and Shoot Version $39.95
Cost: Larger Mirror & Mirrorless Camera Version $44.95
Website/Purchase: Purchase on Amazon

For an on-the-go camera bag, it really doesn’t get any better than the Snap-R Camera Bag and Strap System by Black Rapid. It is one of the most innovative and functional mini camera cases on the market. Pair its small size and sleek appearance, and you have my favorite point and shoot and micro dslr camera case currently on the market. So if you choose not to continue reading this review, or watching the video just know that it is SLR Lounge Approved!

Overview: The Snap-R Camera Bag and Strap System is yet another innovative product by Black Rapid. Upon first sight, I was under the impression that it was just another point and shoot case. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I was shown its functionality.

There are two versions of the Snap-R Camera Bag. The standard point and shoot version which is a bit smaller and is priced at $40, and the mirror/mirrorless camera version that is designed for advanced point and shoot systems which is priced at $45.

Both have the exact same functionality, so your only choice is really in choosing the proper size for your camera.

Functionality: What makes this mini camera bag and strap system so innovative is that while the camera is housed inside of the case, it is also tethered and attached to the sling strap. This does two things. First it allows you to quickly pull the camera out, slide the camera up and down on the strap to shoot at will just like a standard Black Rapid strap. In addition, it acts as a safety measure in preventing your camera from falling if it slips from your grip.

If at anytime you would like to shoot without the case, you can also remove the case from the strap, connect the strap clips and then you have a fully functional standard Black Rapid sling strap for your point and shoot camera.

On the front and back of the case are two zipper accessory pockets perfect for storing smaller items like SD cards, AA batteries, camera batteries, IDs, etc.

Conclusion: Owning the Snap-R case along with several other Black Rapid straps probably definitely would qualify me as being a Black Rapid fan-boy. But, as long as they keep coming out with innovative pieces of engineering like the Snap-R case, I can’t ever see that being a bad thing. The Snap-R case is a wonderful value at its price point, and it makes the perfect gift for the photo enthusiast in your life. I am proud to give it a 100% SLR Lounge approved stamp! Enjoy!

Post Production Pye
SLR Lounge Senior Editor
Partner of Lin and Jirsa Photography