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When you have a lot of similar images from a shoot, you can organizing them using the Lightroom Stacks feature. This allows you to stack images together so that only one image representing the stack appears in the Grid, Filmstrip and Loupe. This can clean up the screen reducing the number of images you see.

via Stacking images in Lightroom.

Watermarking is something that many people use to protect their images online. It is basically placing a mark such as a logo, U.R.L or simply your name, over a part of the photo. This discourages people who intend to steal your images to a certain extent and also gives you the chance of getting credit even if the image is moved out of your control.

via How to Automate your Watermarking.

Today, You Are a Photographer. Whatcha Gonna Do Now? | LIGHTING ESSENTIALS For Photographers.

As rumored, Adobe has launched Photoshop CS5 and CS5 Extended – the latest versions of its image manipulation software. They will be available separately or as components of the Creative Suite 5 family of design and production software bundles. Both include revised interfaces and a host of new tools and refinements discussed in the accompanying story. Photoshop CS5 and CS5 Extended are expected to begin shipping next month for around US $699 and $999. Licensed users of the previous versions can upgrade for $149 and $349 respectively.

via Adobe unveils Photoshop CS5 & CS5 Extended: Digital Photography Review.

If you’re looking for some fun and creative photography challenges this weekend check out the continuation of our previous post of fun weekend photography projects.

via 5 Fun Weekend Photography Projects [Part 2].

Perhaps the most important thing we will all do on our photographic journeys is finding and defining our own unique visual style. If you want to be a better photographer, it’s a journey you too must take. Visual style is what separates each of us from other photographers. It’s how we choose to look at the world and present it in our photos.

via Defining Your Visual Style.

10 Tips for Portrait Photography.

One real annoyance with Photoshop CS4 is that Print Package and Contact Sheet printing is missing. These options appeared in earlier versions of Photoshop but they aren’t installed automatically in Photoshop CS4.

via Multiple Image Printing in Photoshop CS4.

It’s that time of the year again and the Texas Bluebonnets are blooming like crazy! Don’t miss this wonderful portrait opportunity and book your portrait session with me today!

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Don’t let bad weather keep you from scratching that photography itch. With a little creativity, you can find plenty of indoor subjects to take pictures of.

via 5 Photo Projects for a Rainy Day.