Water lilies, Denver, CO Nikon Z6 with 24-70mm f/4 S Z-mount Nikkor lens
I recently converted a Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera to capture infrared images. Along with my Image Doctors co-host Rick Walker, I tested most of the new Nikon Z-mount lenses to see how well they performed for infrared photography, including sharpness and the appearance of hot-spots. We also tested a slate of F-mount lenses using the Nikon FTZ adapter to see how well they performed on the Nikon Z6 in infrared.
The South Dakota Badlands is the perfect setting for photographers who not only want to photograph spectacular scenery, but also learn the behind the scenes techniques for processing and workflow, including HDR, infrared, monochrome, and long exposures.
Each day, we will have the opportunity download and process our images together as a group, get critiques, and learn new techniques to make your photos into fine-art masterpieces. I will work with you to capture and process the best possible images into beautiful finished products. Our focus will be on the complete end to-end workflow of landscape photography, from composition to final digital or print output.
Badlands COVID-19 Update (5/28/2020)
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, I am implementing the following safe workshop policies for this event.
Workshop group size has been reduced to a maximum of six (6) photographers
All participants are required to have their own transportation to the field sites (no carpooling)
All field activities will required adherence to appropriate social distancing measures, including the use of cloth face coverings.
I will not conduct group classroom sessions indoors. Instead, we will share/review/critique images via videoconference, or outside if possible.
I will provide instruction to the group via video conference either during the workshop (assuming the internet at the hotel cooperates) or afterwards in private group classes online.
In the event the workshop is cancelled, you will be refunded in full
Final payment deadline has been extended to July 1, 2020
By understanding how your digital camera sensor records data, you’ll get a complete understanding of why the “correct” exposure doesn’t always match what the histogram says. From there, I’ll teach you some useful ways of setting up your camera to record the best possible exposure and then make the necessary adjustments to that image in post-processing using Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop.
Camera settings
Understanding the histogram
Exposure techniques
Adjusting RAW images
Live Online Learning Event
You will be able to ask questions during the class
All registered participants receive a video replay of the class
I photographed this tulip in my yard using a Nikon Z7 and 105mm f/2.8 AFS G VR micro-Nikkor lens.
Spring into flower photography this month!
Spring is here (finally) and flowers are popping up everywhere! This is the perfect time to capture the delicate details and colors of flowers. Whether you shoot wildflowers outdoors, or even just floral arrangements on your kitchen table, here are some ideas to help you get better shots.
