So the following isn't really a model, but I have always enjoyed trying to make the appearance of a model. Typically you can do this with a Tilt-Shift lens, but since I don't own one, Photoshop will do just fine. The trick to get a decent looking tilt-shift is the viewing angle for which you shoot from. To get a better looking tilt-shift or miniature look to what you're shooting you … Continue Reading »

One of the main aspects (these days) in photograph is the ability to post-process your photos in an easy and manageable way. There are a few different pieces of software out there to help organize and edit your photos but I have typically used Adobe Lightroom and with the recent release of version 3.0, I thought it would be time to perform the upgrade. Hoping nothing goes wrong with upgrading … Continue Reading »

I'm still trying to figure out a decent work flow for doing video but I thought I would give it another go today. Well I took the following video a while ago but tried processing it today. Still not quite what I want though and it seems there are black bars on the left and right side of it. While out and about in Lost Lagoon (granted not today but on … Continue Reading »

I am always looking at ways I can play around with photography, both outside with my camera or at home on the computer. The ability to take a photograph and make it look like a model is a pretty cool effect. Typically created with Tilt-Shift lenses, you can create your own Tilt-Shift type effect without spending hundreds of dollars. The Tilt-Shift effect is for photos of objects that look miniature with … Continue Reading »