Workshops focus on digital photography
Charleston photographer Thorney Lieberman has scheduled two digital photo workshops at his East End studio. "Intro to Photoshop and Lightroom" takes place 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for three Thursdays beginning Feb. 9. The workshop will discuss Pho...
Topaz Labs Announces Topaz Star Effects™, a Lighting Enhancement and Star Creation Software
Topaz Labs announces the release of Topaz Star Effects™, a Photoshop Plug-in that manipulates and enhances light sources to create radiant lighting and star effects. Using a leadin
3 Photo Book Picks
I don’t review many photography books for PDN but I thought I’d do quick plugs on three books I received last year that I’d heartily recommend. Here goes.
Nikon confirms 36.3-megapixel D800, we go hands-on
Thirty-six megapixels. That's the native resolution of Nikon's long-awaited FX-format digital SLR. The D800 was designed with all professional photographers in mind, but with 36.3-megapixel captures (yes, that also means 36.3 megapixels in RAW, or 15.4 in DX format), the Japanese camera maker's latest DSLR output is likely to far exceed the needs of many. It also limits low-light shooting ...
A shot for those in need
JOLIET — A Joliet Junior College photography professor is looking for a few good charities. Gene Alvear, who teaches Advertising and Still Life Photography, said his students’ first foray into shooting for not-for-profits worked out well for both students and recipients, and he said he would like to do more of that type of work.Alvear, a professional photographer, started out teaching digital ...
