Feb 1st, 2012 – VANCOUVER, CANADA: PhotographyBB announced today, the release of the 48th edition of the downloadable PhotographyBB Online Magazine. PhotographyBB Magazine is a free, downloadable monthly publication with the goal of educating beginner to intermediate level photographers, and has become a leading resource in the future of free information distribution. PhotographyBB Magazine offers readers: Digital Photography tips and techniques, DSLR camera function training, discussions on issues surrounding the photo community, and image post processing tutorials in Adobe® Photoshop, and RAW processing in Photoshop Lightroom.

PhotographyBB Magazine is available for free download: http://www.photographyBB.com/magazine

This edition discusses the benefits, pitfalls, and logistics of effective goal-setting, along with techniques for achieving growth through realistic goals. Volume #48 also explores high-speed photography techniques, sports photography tips, along with a Photoshop tutorial on creating more engaging images that pull viewers deeper into the photo.

Editor in Chief, Dave Seeram had these comments regarding this recent release:

This is one of the most interesting times of year for us. Both as photographers, and also as publishers of PhotographyBB Magazine. We tend to think of the New Year as a time for setting new goals (and it IS), but in actuality, anytime is a time for setting goals.

Our 48th edition closes out our 4th year of publications, and man it’s been an incredible ride so far. Our thanks goes out to each and every reader who not only enjoys our magazine, but whom have also taken the time to share it with others close to them. Next month, we launch our special 4-Year Anniversary Edition – and we have some great things in store for PhotographyBB – Season 5!

By way of download in PDF format, PhotographyBB continues its trend through the future of free downloadable magazine distribution. Each edition contains informative and educational tutorials for amateur and intermediate level photographers. In addition, the PhotographyBB Magazine also features useful and practical tutorials on how to use image processing tools such as Photoshop and Lightroom to build on digital photography post-processing skills.

PhotographyBB Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB Website at: http://www.photographyBB.com/magazine

PhotographyBB was founded in Oct, 2006, and is a division of PowerButton Central (2004).
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A few months ago, we ran a little tongue-in-cheek piece in the PhotographyBB Magazine about the best way to back up your digital photos – print them. It’s true, as digital storage technologies change (how many of you still own a CD-ROM?), the fine art of printing our images truly do make them stand up to the test of time. Not unlike the craft of photography, or the skill of working with lighting and flash, printing is a fine art unto itself. Every photographer, from amateur to professionals could all use a masterclass in preparing images for print, profiling, sharpening, etc… and where better to get that education from one of the best and most affordable sources, Craft & Vision.

Making The Print: Printing Techniques for the Digital Photographer – A MASTERCLASS by Martin Bailey is the second eBook in the Craft & Vision Masterclass Series, and as expected, it’s packed with the good stuff when it comes to photographic education. This eBook is a primer on printing and image preparation (for print), and includes excellent step-by-step instructions with plenty of visuals to help make the printing process exciting.

Here’s what you’ll gain from this eBook:

• Calibration: Your monitor, your printer, and your camera.
• Print Profiles & Color Management – How to get the most accurate color reproduction.
• Sharpening for Print – The skill and technique for perfectly sharp prints.
• The right way to size images for printing with borders.
• Printing for canvas wraps, and how to do it yourself!
• Printing for an exhibition.

Hey, there’s a discount!

Whether you are learning photography as a beginner, a hobbyist, or you are a professional, there’s no better investment in the continued growth of your photography for $5, although today thru Dec 21st, 2011, you get it for only $4 with the discount code: PRINT4 or us the code PRINT20 to get 20% off if you are purchasing any 5 or more eBooks (codes expires at 11:59pm PST Jan. 21st, 2012).

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The downloadable PDF is just $5USD. (or only $4 today if you use the discount code: PRINT4)

You can view some page samples or download the ebook here: Making the Print: Printing Techniques for the Digital Photographer – A MASTERCLASS.

Happy Photographing folks!

Gear is Good, Vision is Better. When David duChemin released “Within the Frame”, he went from world-renowned humanitarian photographer, to best-selling photography author almost overnight. The reason – his mantra: Gear is Good, Vision is Better. Today, “The DUCHEMIN” releases Vision is Better 2: Free the Mind, Free the Camera. Again. which is a follow up to the first in the series on lessons learned in life, the hows / whys, and the craft of photography. The first Vision Is Better is one of Craft & Vision’s best selling eBooks, and this one is sure to surpass the previous. Want to talk exceptional value? This eBook is a gargantuan 95 page spreads of pure insight and brilliant imagery from the man himself. 

Let’s be clear about one thing… This is not a how-to photography book, yet the teachings in here will absolutely elevate the way you perform with your camera, and yes, even the way you look at the world. A quote from David reads, “What can I say? After flogging the concept of vision for a few years now, I still remain unrepentant about my overuse of the world.” And why not? This is precisely what separates the great from the good. Learning how to see differently, interpret differently, relate differently, and create differently are exactly what great vision is all about. When you arm yourself with a strong vision straight from the heart, your gear matters less, and your photography becomes better.

Here’s what you’ll gain from this eBook:

• Lessons on doing what you love, inspiration, originality, and more
• Isolated By Light: Why LOW Dynamic Range images can be more effective than HDR.
• Buy the Tickets: A (very) brief but insightful economics lesson on gear vs opportunity
• Filters and the Creative Process
• When to break the “rules” and when to follow them
• Art and Risk

Hey, there’s a discount!

Whether you are learning photography as a beginner, a hobbyist, or you are a professional, there’s no better investment in the continued growth of your photography for $5, although today thru Dec 21st, 2011, you get it for only $4 with the discount code: VIB4 or us the code VIB20 to get 20% off if you are purchasing any 5 or more eBooks (codes expires at 11:59pm PST Nov. 19th, 2011).

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The downloadable PDF is just $5USD. (or only $4 today if you use the discount code: VIB4)

You can view some page samples or download the ebook here: Vision is Better 2: Free the Mind, Free the Camera. Again.

Happy Photographing folks!

What could be more exciting than the news of a brand new Craft & Vision eBook? How about one for FREE! Craft & Vision: 11 Ways to Improve Your Photography has just been released as a free download. You can get your copy right now at: http://www.photographybb.com/free-ebook

We’ve all seen the hundreds of “__ Ways to Improve Your Photography” blog posts, which sometimes contains useful information, but often lacks substance. This eBook goes light years beyond the usual. We’re not talking about cheap camera tricks or techniques. Craft & Vision is written as a compilation of articles from some of the world’s most renowned photographers, such as David duChemin (who incidentally, is also the book’s editor). There’s no recycled material or excerpts from previous eBooks – it’s all original material packed into meaty 69 pages. Stunning imagery. Exceptional techniques. No catch.

If you were to take a week to seriously practice each one of the “11 ways”, by the end you will experience a quantum leap in your proficiency and growth as a photographer.

Here’s just some of what you’ll gain from this eBook:

• Make your images more dynamic (and what that means)
• Learn how to direct and lead your viewer’s eye through your image
• Refine your composition
• Make (much) stronger portraits
• The two fundamentally different ways to approach exposures, and which is right for you

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Download the ebook here: Craft & Vision: 11 Ways to Improve Your Photography

While you’re at it, spread the free eBook love and pass this review on to your friends and colleagues. Enjoy!

Oct 31st, 2011 – VANCOUVER, CANADA: PhotographyBB announced today, the release of the 45th edition of the downloadable PhotographyBB Online Magazine. PhotographyBB Magazine is a free, downloadable monthly publication with the goal of educating beginner to intermediate level photographers, and has become a leading resource in the future of free information distribution. PhotographyBB Magazine offers readers: Digital Photography tips and techniques, DSLR camera function training, discussions on issues surrounding the photo community, and image post processing tutorials in Adobe® Photoshop, and RAW processing in Photoshop Lightroom.

PhotographyBB Magazine is available for free download: http://www.photographyBB.com/magazine

This Special Commemorative Edition includes a tribute to Steve Jobs for his contributions to the world of technology and how he affected the lives of so many. PhotographyBB authors and industry professionals have included their thoughts on how Steve Jobs has personally impacted their lives as photographers, both personally and in business.

In addition, Volume 45 includes photography tips for creating a mood of mystery, 3 killer Photoshop effects that can be accomplished in seconds, an in-depth exploration of the photographer-model relationship from both points of view, and much more.

Editor in Chief, Dave Seeram had these comments regarding this recent release:

This edition is very special for me, and for our team. It’s a great honour for us to be able to share our thoughts about Steve Jobs – his impact on my life and our business cannot be measured. Steve, you will be missed by all of us, and with this edition of our magazine, we pay tribute and we thank you.

This month also includes tips for Autumn photography, as well as a discussion on how to find a photographic mentor, along with the importance and benefits of having an experienced mentor who’s right for you. Additionally, we take a deeper look at the relationship between a photographer and a model, from both sides of the coin. For anyone who is just getting started or wanting to get started in model photography, this article will be important for them.

By way of download in PDF format, PhotographyBB continues its trend through the future of free downloadable magazine distribution. Each edition contains informative and educational tutorials for amateur and intermediate level photographers. In addition, the PhotographyBB Magazine also features useful and practical tutorials on how to use image processing tools such as Photoshop and Lightroom to build on digital photography post-processing skills.

PhotographyBB Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB Website at: http://www.photographyBB.com/magazine

PhotographyBB was founded in Oct, 2006, and is a division of PowerButton Central (2004).
For more information, visit the PhotographyBB website at: http://www.photographybb.com
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Learning how to use off camera flash is a fantastic hobby (and skill) in itself. It’s actually quite easy to grasp the basics and start seeing results right away, and can lead you into years of practice where you learn to develop those basics into artful mastery. Making Light 2: Advanced Use of Off-Camera Flash picks up where Making Light left off and just keeps on going. Here we start getting into the good stuff – going beyond sync-speed, working with multiple flashes, using different modifiers, even going beyond the use of small flashes. The author also includes 10 case-studies, all loaded with helpful tips showing how each image was accomplished (my personal favourite way to learn). And like Piet’s other books, this one is BIG – 77 pages big!

Here’s what you’ll gain from this eBook:

• How to use high-speed sync flash for FAST shutter speeds and dreamy depths of field effects
• In-depth explorations of light modifiers and advanced triggering (great stuff here!)
• 10 case studies with examples of lighting setup and description of the process
• Options when you outgrow your “small” flash units
• 4 interviews discussing things like inspiration, business, creativity, and technique

Hey, there’s a discount!

Whether you are learning photography as a beginner, a hobbyist, or you are a professional, there’s no better investment in the continued growth of your photography for $5, although today thru Oct 24th, 2011, you get it for only $4 with the discount code: MAKINGLIGHT4 or us the code MAKINGLIGHT20 to get 20% off if you are purchasing any 5 or more eBooks (codes expires at 11:59pm PST Aug 24th, 2011).

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The downloadable PDF is just $5USD. (or only $4 today if you use the discount code: MAKINGLIGHT4)

You can view some page samples or download the ebook here: Making Light 2

A Lighting Masterclass: Making Light Bundle (Limited Time Only)

If you haven’t yet purchased any of the Craft & Vision eBooks, then this is the perfect time to get in on the education. For a very limited time, you can basically get a masterclass on off-camera lighting by getting the Making Light Bundle – for only $8 The first Making Light is a great primer for anyone who is interested in using their hot-shoe flash to make truly dynamic images. You’ll learn about different options for triggering it remotely, where to place it, and how to balance your flash with the ambient lighting. Yes, it’s one of those topics which can be intimidating, but going through this book will provide you with a dramatic improvement in learning to master your flash.

There’s no product page for this bundle, you can only get it by adding it here.
Making Light Bundle: $8

Happy Photographing folks!

Sept 30th, 2011 – VANCOUVER, CANADA: PhotographyBB announced today, the release of the 44th edition of the downloadable PhotographyBB Online Magazine. PhotographyBB Magazine is a free, downloadable monthly publication with the goal of educating beginner to intermediate level photographers, and has become a leading resource in the future of free information distribution. PhotographyBB Magazine offers readers: Digital Photography tips and techniques, DSLR camera function training, discussions on issues surrounding the photo community, and image post processing tutorials in Adobe® Photoshop, and RAW processing in Photoshop Lightroom.

This month’s edition explores the ways that photographers can use the different elements of composition, use of colour, and lighting conditions to create a sense of ‘mood’ and evoke an emotional response with their images. Additionally, the magazine offers an interesting solution to the challenges around backing up digital photos over time in accordance with technological advancements and changes.

Editor in Chief, Dave Seeram had these comments regarding this recent release:

We have some exciting news in this month’s release – The generous folks at Drobo have offered up a free Drobo to one lucky reader of PhotographyBB Magazine! Readers can download the magazine (free) for the online entry form. Of course, we have some great photography tips and techniques for shooting background and texture photos, along with some helpful tips on how to photograph the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).

We have received many requests for some Photoshop fundamentals-type articles, so this month we cover the basics of image resolution when it comes to screen, desktop printing, and offset printing. Additionally, we look at the role that smartphones are playing in changing the landscape of digital photography, plus a whole lot more!

By way of download in PDF format, PhotographyBB continues its trend through the future of free downloadable magazine distribution. Each edition contains informative and educational tutorials for amateur and intermediate level photographers. In addition, the PhotographyBB Online Magazine also features useful and practical tutorials on how to use image processing tools such as Photoshop and Lightroom to build on digital photography post-processing skills.

PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB Website at: http://www.photographyBB.com/magazine

PhotographyBB was founded in Oct, 2006, and is a division of PowerButton Central (2004).
For more information, visit the PhotographyBB website at: http://www.photographybb.com
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Aug 31st, 2011 – VANCOUVER, CANADA: PhotographyBB announced today, the release of the 43rd edition of the downloadable PhotographyBB Online Magazine. PhotographyBB Magazine is a free, downloadable monthly publication with the goal of educating beginner to intermediate level photographers, and has become a leading resource in the future of free information distribution. PhotographyBB Magazine offers readers: Digital Photography tips and techniques, DSLR camera function training, discussions on issues surrounding the photo community, and image post processing tutorials in Adobe® Photoshop, and RAW processing in Photoshop Lightroom.

This month’s edition examines the fundamentals of HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography, along with the practical applications for its place in the world of photography. In the Social Networking for Photographers column, the ins and outs of Google+ is explored and the important roles it can play for photographers both socially and in business. Additionally, readers will learn techniques for transforming their digital photos into pencil sketches, along with a tutorial for mastering some of Photoshop’s most useful tools.

Editor in Chief, Dave Seeram had these comments regarding this recent release:

I’m excited to announce that in this edition (Volume #43) we have a sponsored photo contest where our readers will have a chance to win a truly unique and ‘illuminating’ prize! We’re always excited to see the creative scope of work from our readers, but to have a prize on the table makes it that much more fun.

Many people have asked me about whether or not they should get onto Google+ and the role it can play for them as photographers. This month, we look at the pros and cons, and the opportunities and challenges of Google’s new social networking powerhouse. Additionally, this month we’re examining the traits of ‘successful’ photographers to see how we can apply them to our own work and carve out our own domain within the craft.

By way of download in PDF format, PhotographyBB continues its trend through the future of free downloadable magazine distribution. Each edition contains informative and educational tutorials for amateur and intermediate level photographers. In addition, the PhotographyBB Online Magazine also features useful and practical tutorials on how to use image processing tools such as Photoshop and Lightroom to build on digital photography post-processing skills.

PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB Website at: http://www.photographyBB.com/magazine

PhotographyBB was founded in Oct, 2006, and is a division of PowerButton Central (2004).
For more information, visit the PhotographyBB website at: http://www.photographybb.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/photographybb
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/photographybb

Learning to use camera flash, especially off-camera flash is one of those intimidating subjects for all photographers (including myself) when starting out. Why is there such a fear around getting to know our flash units the same way we use our cameras? Truth be told, it’s not that scary once you learn a few basics, and I do mean basics. Making Light: An Introduction to Off-Camera Flash has got to be one of the most long overdue books on the subject, and it’s available today from our friends over at Craft & Vision!

This book is perfectly written for the photographer who’s wanted to learn more about shooting with their flash unit off-camera.

Here’s what you’ll gain from this eBook:

• Flash fundamentals and characteristics of light
• 7 easy steps for setting up your Canon or Nikon Flash unit, off-camera
• A failsafe 10 step approach for shooting spectacular pictures with off-camera flash
• How to eliminate those nasty shadows caused by your flash
• Learn all about the basic gear for great off-camera flash photos

Making Light is a great primer for anyone who is interested in using their hot-shoe flash to make truly dynamic images. The examples are easy to follow and put into practice immediately. If you have one hot-shoe flash already, this eBook will teach you how to work some photographic magic by taking it off your camera. You’ll learn about different options for triggering it remotely, where to place it, and how to balance your flash with the ambient lighting. Yes, it’s one of those topics which can be intimidating, but going through this book will provide you with a dramatic improvement in learning to master your flash.

Hey, there’s a discount!

Whether you are learning photography as a beginner, a hobbyist, or you are a professional, there’s no better investment in the continued growth of your photography for $5, although today thru Aug 21st, 2011, you get it for only $4 with the discount code: LIGHT4 or us the code LIGHT20 to get 20% off if you are purchasing any 5 or more eBooks (codes expires at 11:59pm PST Aug 21st, 2011).

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The downloadable PDF is just $5USD. (or only $4 today if you use the discount code: LIGHT4)

You can view some page samples or download the ebook here: Making Light
Happy Photographing folks!

July 31st, 2011 – VANCOUVER, CANADA: PhotographyBB announced today, the release of the 42nd edition of the downloadable PhotographyBB Online Magazine. PhotographyBB Magazine is a free, downloadable monthly publication with the goal of educating beginner to intermediate level photographers, and has become a leading resource in the future of free information distribution. PhotographyBB Magazine offers readers: Digital Photography tips and techniques, DSLR camera function training, discussions on issues surrounding the photo community, and image post processing tutorials in Adobe® Photoshop, and RAW processing in Photoshop Lightroom.

This month’s edition features photography techniques for shooting outdoors during the challenging lighting conditions associated with bright, mid-day sunlight. Additionally, readers will learn how to make their landscape photos jump right off the page/screen in this month’s Photoshop tutorial for increasing midtone contrast in landscapes.

Editor in Chief, Dave Seeram had these comments regarding this recent release:

Last month’s edition was clearly our most popular to date, so this month we’ve set the bar even higher. We took the reader-submitted questions from last month’s call to the readers, and answered them in this edition with a special Q&A feature on memory cards. There’s a lot to be learned in the realm of photography, so we ask our readers to continue to submit their questions.

Photography is a craft who’s success lies directly in the creativity of the photographer. How can we break through creative boundaries? This month we look at techniques for learning to see with fresh eyes, along with the power of leveraging creativity by shooting with a friend.

By way of download in PDF format, PhotographyBB continues its trend through the future of free downloadable magazine distribution. Each edition contains informative and educational tutorials for amateur and intermediate level photographers. In addition, the PhotographyBB Online Magazine also features useful and practical tutorials on how to use image processing tools such as Photoshop and Lightroom to build on digital photography post-processing skills.

PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB Website at: http://www.photographyBB.com/magazine

PhotographyBB was founded in Oct, 2006, and is a division of PowerButton Central (2004).
For more information, visit the PhotographyBB website at: http://www.photographybb.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/photographybb
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/photographybb