Are you using Google+ yet ?

Posted on March 4, 2012 by admin

Sometime back I decided to scale down facebook and now it is only used to hook up with models and give them a sneak peek before i complete my editing. i was not looking for another social platform, so looked into Google+ the usage of it and security of it. For me I have found it a great tool to follow several different people with the same interest ie photography. There are many great photographers who not only post great pictures but loads of tips and advice. There are also regular hangouts arranged around a topic.

here is a link to a Google+ tutorial

If you are looking to find some great photographers you can follow me on G+ {fiona byrns} I have several circles with photographers.

Till next time

bluetooth keyboard for ipod or iphone or ipad

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin

My friend brought out this cute little bluetooth keyboard that can be paired with several devices, giving you a querty like keyboard.
I have typed this post using i and must say once you get the touch and layout sorted it is avery nice little device to have if you want the tactile feel of a keyboard. this would also make tying documents a lot easier as you have more control and buttons.
i will revert back with further comment once i have used it for a while.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Google+ tip to make it more readable

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

I have enjoyed finding a social platform where I can specialize in not only keeping up with friends but information from people with similar interests. I follow several photographers, but my daily stream can get so busy I may miss some important personal even.

First I would advise you to segregate people into more circles even if this means you have several for a similar topic. I have a food photographers circle, great photographers, and just general that I have not sorted into further categories.

The next thing is when in desktop mode click on a circle on the left and you will see a slider bar near the top with a circle position your mouse here and move left or right to determine how much of that circle you want when viewing the general stream. You can always view the complete postings per circle by going to just that circle. I hope this helped.

Lightroom 4 beta and other finds

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

I have downloaded the latest beta for Lightroom 4 from here, I ten also found an awesome set of videos demonstrating some of the enhancements and must say I am very impressed. I have started playing with the book module and am loving it, the new soft proofing feature is also very powerful.
To find the video go to this link.
While you are there sign up and explore how many other great adobe tutorials there are for all the products. You can also subscribe to a favourite topic and get updates via your RSS reader ( I use my outlook email program)
I hope you enjoy the videos and beta as I did, send me thoughts.

How photographer’s can us an iPad

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

I found a very interesting article on this site and can add a few of my tips to it.

Just today I did a photo shoot and was able to immediately download and using PS express make some basic mods and then using the share feature upload a preview to Facebook for the model.

I also use the flickstackr to upload and link my photos to the forums I belong to. It is also used as tool to show clients poses from past shoots.
I also used to use photostack to have different sets but te updates OS has vast improvements and allows for sets to be created.
I also use keynote to make portfolio presentations as they have some cool templates and animated page options, great for showing clients.