Manfred Baumann

It is not every day that you come across someone who inspires you and yet reminds you of where you want to be. Some times when I am working on something, a project, or just have a thought, I find it a coincidence that I come across something that I can correlate to that project, thought, or particular something I am working on.

I recently picked up a magazine at B & N and as I read through it I came across a photographer who's story I found to be some what related to where I want to be in life. Manfred Baumann is an international photographer whom I find to be an inspiration. He has worked with countless celebrities, models, and has a few books out. Here is the link to his website so you can stop reading what I am writing and go check him out for yourself. I hope you agree with what I say...

http://www.manfredbaumann.com/main.html

I was unaware that pay phone still existed. Now a days everyone and their grandmother has a cell phone. I even see bums using cell phones. However I have yet to come across a bum with an Iphone. When I do I will be the first to photograph it. But while I was out shooting for a client today, I came across this here pay phone. Are these things antiques yet? I'm willing to be there are not to many more left.

Almost every time I am out doing a job for a client I can always manage to produce at least one piece of work for myself. This photograph was made while I was out shooting for a client. This photograph also has a new photoshop action I am trying. I am very pleased with the results that I have achieved. Please feel free to leave me some feed back.

Digital Split Toning

Here is a split toning tutorial. The way the tutorial shows the process the original image is black and white. So make sure you have the proper image settings.

http://photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/photo-effects/split-toning.html

Dramatic Wrinkles

This tutorial shows you how to increase the dramatic effect in a persons wrinkles.

http://photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/photo-effects/dramatic-wrinkles.html

Ray Of Light Tutorial

This is a very intersting tutorial that shows you step by step how to put a few rays of light into your photographs.

http://photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-elements-tutorials/photo-effects/ray-of-light.html

Digital IR Photography

Digital Photography has made some very strong advancements over the years. Here is a link to a very great site that talks about Digital Infrared Photography. And gives you all the information needed to make Digital Infrared Photographs. If you are intersted in Infrared phtography you should really check this link out. Infrared film is on its way out of the market and is almost obsolete.

Digital Infrared Photography: http://www.tutorial9.net/photography/infrared-photography/

PhotoShop Actions

Here are a few photoshop action links that I came across. I thought Id make a post and give a few actions out. There are a lot of free actions that can be down loaded. The link also has instructions on how to install the actions. So go and have some actions fun.

Soft Skin Effect
http://www.turningturnip.co.uk/photoshop/photoshop-actions/soften-skin-actions.php

Soft Focus Effect
http://www.turningturnip.co.uk/photoshop/photoshop-actions/soft-focus-actions.php

Nikon D700

This past year Nikon released the D300. If you are a Nikon lover like myself then you must have at least read one review or heard at least one positive comment about the D300.
Being a step above the already fabulous D200 the D300 is an award winning camera that is category leading piece of equipment. Nikon has always put out a great camera in my opinion. I shoot with a Nikon D80 and love every minute of it.


Now, today while I was at work I was informed that Nikon again has released another model for this year. Thats right boys and girls the D700. I will provide a few links to reviews and sites that talk about the camera's features.

The new Nikon D700

Nikon USA
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25444/D700.html

Review
http://www.photographybay.com/2008/06/18/nikon-d700/

A Step Forward

I, like most other photographers rarely describe how I achieved the results that are seen in my work, in full detail. The only people who ever get to fully understand my work are the people that I work with or partner with.

Here is an old photograph with a new post-shot process that I have begun to use. This photograph is actually about a year old. But the look is very much new. And if you're local to my area then chances are you have seen this man. Its actually a very sad story. I was fortunate enough to speak with him at which time he allowed me to make this photograph.

Keep an eye out for more photographs that have this visual feeling and look to them. I will be continuing to use this new process and explore the possibilities of it. Just the other day the article I read about this process labeled it as "The Future of Photography". I will be posting more as I create them.