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Rumari Set to Host Two Exquisite Four-Hand Dinners with Internationally Acclaimed Chefs in January 2

December 19, 2023 by Louie Alma Photography No Comments

Rumari Set to Host Two Exquisite Four-Hand Dinners with Internationally Acclaimed Chefs in January 2

Rumari is thrilled to unveil two extraordinary culinary events to kick off the new year – two exclusive “Rumari and Friends” four-hand dinners in January 2024, featuring esteemed chefs from prestigious establishments around the globe.

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The 5 things guests always notice when they enter a home – how to use them to make a good impression

December 19, 2023 by Louie Alma Photography No Comments

The 5 things guests always notice when they enter a home – how to use them to make a good impression

If you’re hosting this Christmas these are the things that your guests will notice

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Lightroom Basics: How to Create Your Own Presets (VIDEO)

December 19, 2023 by Louie Alma Photography No Comments

Lightroom Basics: How to Create Your Own Presets (VIDEO)

If you’re the type of photographer who like saving a few bucks here and there, you’ll love the premise of today’s Lightroom tutorial: “Do NOT buy presets. Make your own, it’s simple to do.” And believe it or not, even inexperienced users can quickly get the job done by following the straightforward advice.

This 14-minute lesson is episode #5 of the Lightroom Classic Beginners Guide from the Photos on the Bay YouTube channel—a popular site for editing tips that will take your photography to the next level. It’s true that Lightroom includes a bunch of built-in presets, but according to today’s unnamed instructor “some can be good but many aren’t great.”

Hence, the notion of creating your own presets that will work perfectly for the type of photography you enjoy most. The process begins by clicking on the Develop button at the top right of the screen, and then choosing the Presets option on the other side of the workspace. Once you do that you’ll see a dropdown panel with “a heap” of the presets available.

The “Adaptive” presets at the top of the list rely upon artificial intelligence (AI) to work their magic. So why wouldn’t you just use these or the other presets below? Simply put, it’s easier to “put your own spin on an image” by using custom presets you create yourself.

The quick process begins with a custom preset that our instructor calls “Seascape.” The idea is to personalize this so your images don’t have the same look as others created with pre-made presets with a similar name. Then. every time you pull up a seascape image this preset will automatically get most of the work out of the way.

Think of this as a solid starting point that you can manually adjust to suit the particular image at hand. This will prove to be a welcome timesaver because you won’t have to repeat the same preliminary enhancements time after time when editing these types of photos in the future. And gradually your image will have a recognizable look as compared to those created by everyone else.

You’ll see how to make various enhancements to create exactly the look you want for this preset and others you’ll make for different subjects. Then once the image looks great, you’ll learn the quick step-by-step method for turning an image into a preset.

One quick warning: The process of creating custom presets can be very addictive, so we recommend proceeding with caution. Otherwise you may spend all of your time sitting at the computer rather than looking through a viewfinder.

Once you’re done watching head over to the Photos on the Bay YouTube channel where you’ll find more great editing and shooting tips and tricks.

If you do a lot of traveling with your camera be sure to watch a tutorial we posted earlier, explaining how to use Lightroom Mobile to edit photographs on the road when your laptop is at home.

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Got a New Camera? Do THIS Before You Shoot (VIDEO)

December 19, 2023 by Louie Alma Photography No Comments

Got a New Camera? Do THIS Before You Shoot (VIDEO)

Most photographers love upgrading their gear, especially when the purchase is a new camera. The temptation is to charge the battery, mount a lens, and head out the door for a test spin, but there are a few things you should do first if you want to take advantage of everything your new toy can do.

The video below comes from our friends at the Photo Genius YouTube channel, a great source of basic tutorials, gear reviews, and editing tips and tricks. In this quick primer you’ll learn how to become familiar with your new camera and configure it properly to achieve the best possible results.

Instructor Paul Farris gets you started in barely nine minutes by describing features that may not have been available on your previous model, an explanation of how brands differ, and several great suggestions for the best camera settings to use for your particular style of photography. This lesson is primary designed for those new to our craft, but more experienced shooters will also pick a few tricks.

Farris uses a Canon R50 for this demonstration but he says, “the tips I’m sharing should apply to just about any new digital mirrorless or DSLR camera.” A camera’s Mode dial is the first place to start and Farris provides an overview of the various options available—some of which may be familiar while others may not. He then covers the why and how to make the proper choice for the specific task at hand.

You’ll then learn how to interpret the data appearing on the rear LCD and see why that information changes depending on the position of your Mode dial. Farris explains other key physical buttons on most modern cameras and describes how to use them or the camera’s touch screen to quickly change camera defaults and the settings he recommends.

Farris also illustrates the new features and buttons available with some modern lenses that factor into the equation. You’ll learn a few tricks for protecting a camera’s sensor, how the various camera modes affect the overall look of an image, and the importance of other camera features like Exposure Compensation and AF and Metering modes.

The few minutes you spend watching this lesson before heading out in the field will pay big dividends as  soon as you start and forever more. You can find more helpful tips and tricks by taking a look at the Photo Genius YouTube channel, so be sure to do that as soon as you have time.

And on a related note, we suggest you watch the earlier tutorial we posted with another pro’s take on the best camera settings to use; specifically for photographing landscapes, wildlife, and other outdoor subjects.

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