Around the Web Nov. 3

A day late this week – got involved with projects yesterday!

PHOTOGRAPHY

From PictureCorrect: “Using Facial Shadows in Studio Portraits”, “6 Tips for Landscape Compositions”, “Macro Focus Bracketing & Lighting”, “Short Lighting for Portraits”, “How to Use ND and Grad ND Filters”, “How to Achieve Multiple Catchlights in Portraits”, “Rembrandt Lighting”, “How to Use Light Reflectors”.

PHOTOSHOP

From PhotoshopTrainingChannel: “Create Smooth Seamless Backdrops in PS (Fast & Easy)”

From Shutterbug: “50 Awesome PS Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts for Epic Nature and Travel Photos”

From PhotoshopRoadmap: “How to Create a Storm Photo Effect in PS”, “Create a Realistic Paper Cutout Text Effect in PS”, “Make Eyes Dramatic in 30 Seconds with PS”

FREEBIES

From PhotoshopTutorials: “25 Airy Wedding LR Presets & LUTs”

From DealJumbo: “Free Paint Backgrounds”, “Grunge Paper Overlays”, “Free Ripped Paper Pack”

From PixelBuddha: “Iridescent Chrome Text Effect”, “Forged Steel Text Effect”

NEXT WEBINAR

Tuesday, November 15th at 4:00 p.m.
“Using Plug-Ins to Make Creative Images“

I’ll use some of my favorites like Nik & Luminar, as well as some of my newer software finds!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Image in Competition

Ok friends, I need your vote!!! I entered a contest for photos to be on the 2023 TN Wildlife Resources Agency calendar. There were over 5,000 entries. They’ve narrowed it down to 10 entries in 8 categories – my photo is in the deer category (image below-no watermark on the competition image). Voting is open now through Nov. 7th! Here is the link (you can only vote once): https://www.tn.gov/twra/news/2022/11/1/public-invited-to-participate-in-voting-for-tennessee-wildlife-calendar-photos.html
Thanks!!

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More FREE Bundles in November
from Creative Fabrica!

If you didn’t get enough last month, they’re doing another month of daily FREEBIES!! Here are the links for the bundles releasing 11/1 – 11/6 (they are available for approx. 3 weeks from day of release). If you missed the bundles from the end of last month, scroll back through previous blog posts.

Nov. 1 – https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/rainbow-digital-paper-bundle/ref/1122667/

Nov. 2 – https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/the-ultimate-crafting-font-bundle/ref/1122667/

Nov. 3 – https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/adorable-christmas-graphic-bundle/ref/1122667/

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Nov. 6 – https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/new-bundle-best-seller/ref/1122667/

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

If you’ve joined us for one or more of the
first 4 Conferences, you know what a
great bargain they are at just $39!

Why wait?
Register now for the 5th Conference
Feb. 25-26, 2023!

As always, if you can’t be there “live”, or want to
watch a session again, you’ll have access to the
recordings for 60 days (till May 1, 2023).
Plus: Goody Bag with Freebies & Discounts,
Speakers’ Notes & Door Prizes!

OUR LINE-UP IS COMPLETE!!

Click the speaker name below for detailed bio and class descriptions
(Still getting info in!)

David Desrochers (NJ)
“Painting with Cameras (Creative In-camera Techniques)”
“Landscape Editing Techniques” **
**There will be a contest to have your images edited by David**

Padma Inguva (NJ)
“Floral Portraits Using Lightbox”
“Photographing Places of Worship”

Mark Houde (CT)
“Finding Creativity in Airborne Imagery”
“Pro Tips for Shooting iPhone Pro RAW”

Mary Boucher (MA)
“Easy Still Life Photography at Home”

Carol Mossa (RI)
“Unique Perspectives: What to Leave In, What to Leave Out”

Jackie Kramer (FL)
“Creative Post-Processing in PS Using Textures”
“Let’s Get Creative with Lightroom Masking”

Dave Meredith (TN)
Topic TBA

Hazel Meredith (TN)
Topics TBA

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Just $39

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